It was an exciting year of growth; our events created opportunities for more than 2,525 donors and supporters to connect and innovate. And it wasn’t just our incredible community that grew – with the continued momentum of last year’s three new events, we collectively raised over $1,000,000 (net).

April 20, 2023 - Arthritis Ideator Awards: 
In just its second year, this innovative competition doubled its attendees to 300 and amplified incredible projects designed to better the lives of those with arthritis.
April 25, 2023 - Celebrity Roast: 
Honouring philanthropist Cory Bell, the evening was full of side-splitting comedy, but the impact of the 29th annual Roast was no joke. 750 guests raised $340,000 (net) for arthritis programs in the Atlantic region, and Halifax’s own Mayor Mike Savage was a guest roaster.  
June 1, 2023 - All in For Arthritis: Denim, diamonds, and dedication to fighting the fire of arthritis were on full display at our 17th annual poker tournament. With 375 guests, and $4.2 million (net) raised since 2005, the event was a royal flush. 
September 28, 2023 - Fashion on Fire: Our second annual red-hot runway event brought together over 350 of Toronto’s corporate and fashion elite, featured inspiring models living with arthritis, and saw the return of designer David Dixon as he unveiled another exciting arthritis-friendly collection. 
November 4, 2023 - Arthritis Fire Ball: Our second annual Arthritis Fire Ball raised the temperature and the bar by bringing together 750 guests and raising a fiery $400,000 (net). Diana Gazdar, our arthritis hero, shared her story in an inspiring video.  

 

Diana Gazdar

Featured guest Diana Gazdar shared her inspirational story at our Arthritis Fire Ball in Toronto, celebrating the strength, resiliency and perseverance of people living with arthritis, moving the audience to tears. “The hardest part of having arthritis was having to choose whether or not to have a family that I wanted and living a lifetime of pain,” Diana shared in a video played during the event.

 

Thank you to our event sponsors for their generous support.

To find out more about event sponsorships, please contact Anna Baranowski at abaranowski@arthritis.ca.