Arthritis Fire Ball

A Night of Elegance, Inspiration, and Impact

Prepare to be dazzled at Arthritis Society Canada’s annual Vancouver Arthritis Fire Ball as we present an evening of glamour and inspiration. This year’s event will focus on funding innovative research projects based in Western Canada, striving to create a pain-free future and empower a healthier workforce.

The evening kicks off with a cocktail reception, followed by a gourmet dinner. At the heart of the event lies our commitment to making a difference. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in our fund-a-need program, engage in lively bidding at our silent and live auctions, raffle, and hear incredible stories of strength, resilience and perseverance of individuals in the workplace who live with arthritis.

The night’s festivities will be hosted by Sophie Lui, an award-winning journalist with over twenty years of broadcast experience, and co-anchor of the Global BC News Hour. Sophie will be joined by Fred Lee, Vancouver’s Man About Town, who is returning as our auctioneer!

Back by popular demand! Arthritis Society Canada is thrilled to welcome back our National Ambassadors, The Tenors, for a special performance at our event. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as they captivate you with their stunning harmonies and timeless melodies.

Don't miss this party with a purpose! It will be a night to remember and make a difference in the lives of the 6 million people in Canada who live with arthritis.

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The Tenors are back!

Arthritis Society Canada proudly welcomes back The Tenors, our National Ambassadors, to perform at the upcoming FireBall Vancouver for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration. After thrilling our supporters across the nation, we are honoured to have The Tenors return with more incredible music and magic moments of meaning. Internationally celebrated for their breathtaking harmonies and soaring vocals, this award-winning vocal supergroup has captivated audiences around the world.

Blending classical music with contemporary pop, The Tenors have achieved multi-platinum success, earning accolades and sharing the stage with legends like Sir Paul McCartney, Andrea Bocelli, Sarah McLachlan, and Elton John. Their unforgettable performances have graced some of the world’s most prestigious venues, from the White House and the Vatican to the Olympic Games, Royal Albert Hall, and Radio City Music Hall. They have also performed for six U.S. Presidents and world leaders at the G20 Summit.

Having moved hearts with over 1,500 live performances and more than 200 television appearances across five continents, The Tenors continue to inspire through their extraordinary talent, passion, and show-stopping performances.

Get ready to be swept away once again by their extraordinary talent, passion, and show-stopping performances!

Fund-A-Need

The Vancouver Fire Ball will host a thrilling Fund-A-Need opportunity as part of the evening’s programming to support our Thriving at Work with Arthritis Campaign with a total need of $1.2 million funding.

Though it can be invisible, arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability and work limitations in Canada. More than half of the working-age population living with arthritis is out of the workforce, underscoring the need for support around entering, remaining in and re-entering the workforce.

Due to arthritis, adults in Canada who live with the disease report having to change the number of hours they work, the type of work they do and the way they carry out work tasks. Arthritis can have a profound impact on mental health and well-being, affecting overall performance. Some people must quit working altogether.

Further, studies show that arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis, can be linked to occupations involving heavy physical labour, lifting, repetitive or sustained stress on the joints, sustained kneeling or squatting, full-body vibration, and possibly some occupations in the firefighting, nursing, construction, mining, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, cleaning and clothing industries. In total, this represents $20 billion in lost productivity, work presenteeism, absenteeism and exiting the workforce.

Despite the monumental strain arthritis places on the workforce, research into this area is lacking, especially in the Canadian context. Arthritis research in general is grossly underfunded, receiving only 2% of available research dollars in Canada.

Your gift will send a powerful message to the 1 in 5 Canadians living with arthritis: that you recognize their struggle and are committed to helping them continue to work and contribute to our economy. All funds raised will go towards innovative research projects, programs, and services that will benefit employers and employees.

For more information about the Fund-A-Need portion of the evening, please contact cpauliuk@arthritis.ca, Vice President, Western Canada.

Fire Ball Gala Committee

Fire Ball Gala Committee is a passionate and driven team of volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to ensure the Fire Ball Gala is a memorable evening and meets its fundraising goal.

Dorothea Dowling, Chair
Nina Bagri
Rachel Carvalho
Sylvia Ellis
Christine Girodat
Josephine Gonzales
Kathleen Keilty
Jill Killeen
Olivia Luan
Justin Morel
Clifton Murray
Richa Nair
Joelly Segal
Priscilla Wigenbach

About Arthritis Society Canada

Arthritis Society Canada is dedicated to extinguishing arthritis. We represent the six million Canadians living with arthritis today, and the millions more who are impacted or at risk.

Fueled by the trust and support of our donors and volunteers, Arthritis Society Canada is fighting the fire of arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation, information and support. Through the continued generosity of our supporters, Arthritis Society Canada will achieve our bold dream of making a cure a reality. Together, we can – and will – extinguish arthritis.

Learn more about Arthritis Society Canada