A Night of Red Carpetth Glamour April 5 2011 7pm The Carlu 444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor Toronto, ON Beneficiary Charities Herbie Fund at The Hospital for Sick Children Children’s Aid Foundation The Rose Children’s Home COMMITTEE Founding Chair Suzanne Rogers Chair Lisa Tant Co-Chairs Sylvia Mantella Courtenay Wolfe Members Rosemary Barbara Jenna Bitove Naumovich Jane Connell Jessica Mulroney Vanessa Miedler Mulroney Special Volunteer Jacqui Ipp For further information on sponsorship: [email protected] | 416 704 4140 For further information on tables: [email protected] Dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Herbie Fund , Children’s Aid Foundation and The Rose Children’s Home this evening will feature the first ever Marchesa fashion runway show in Canada, followed by a gala dinner. Private Reception at 6pm Hosted By Marchesa and Suzanne Rogers Doors Open at 7pm Cocktail Party | Fashion Show | Gala Dinner Live Auction With Exclusive Experiences Beneficiary Charities Herbie Fund at The Hospital for Sick Children Children’s Aid Foundation The Rose Children’s Home The Fashion for Passion Foundation Suzanne Rogers Presents Marchesa This first ever Marchesa fashion runway show in Canada will be attended by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, the duo who have made their own brand of elegance and style a must have for red carpet events. Combining her deep commitment to children’s charities through her own The Fashion for Passion Foundation, philanthropist Suzanne Rogers is once again bringing an event to Toronto that is both exclusive and exciting – the purpose being to raise money for children`s charities. Sponsorship of this event is a unique opportunity to participate in a very special evening. The Fashion for Passion Foundation “Marchesa is thrilled to be a part of the Suzanne Rogers’ fundraising gala. We have always admired her ongoing commitment to children’s charities and we are so honored to be working with her on such an amazing event. We hope that with our involvement and partnership, we can make this evening celebration a true success and we look forward to showcasing Marchesa in support of such a phenomenal cause.” Georgina Chapman, MARCHESA The Fashion for Passion Foundation British Marchesaborn Georgina and Keren met at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. Georgina, a 2001 graduate of the Wimbledon School of Art, began her career as a costume designer. Keren graduated from Brighton Art College in 2000 and subsequently focused on print and embroidery design. Georgina’s draping and design expertise paired with Keren’s textile creations resulted in a business partnership and the establishment of Marchesa in 2004. Elegant eveningwear, inspired by vintage and Asian influences, defines the Marchesa Collection. The beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with an eclectic aesthetic. Co-founded by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, the company’s namesake and muse, Marchesa Luisa Casati, is the noted eccentric European style icon. Based in New York, the Marchesa collection is presently available in Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman in the United States, Harrods in London, and specialty boutiques such as Holt Renfrew in Canada, Podium in Russia, Alothman in Kuwait, Boutique1 in Dubai, and Joyce and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong. The Fashion for Passion Foundation Our Mandate The Herbie Fund’s mission is to bring children from around the world to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) for life-saving or life-altering surgeries – surgeries that are not available to them in their home countries because of high costs and lack of medical expertise. Herbie Fund believes that we must do everything in our power to ensure their health and well being. Our History The Herbie Fund is an energetic and committed volunteer-based fundraising group that has been inspiring communities to invest in child health for over 30 years. Paul and Gina Godfrey established Herbie Fund at SickKids in 1979 in response to the needs of Herbie Quinones and children like him from around the world. Herbie, a seven-month-old baby from Brooklyn, New York, was born with a rare birth defect that made it difficult for him to breathe while eating. SickKids had pioneered an innovative procedure that could heal him, but Herbie's family could not afford the flight to Toronto or the surgery. Upon hearing of the family’s plight, Paul and Gina Godfrey initiated a fundraising campaign to bring Herbie to SickKids, creating the foundation for what would become ‘Herbie Fund’. Today Each year, the Herbie Fund makes surgeries possible thanks to the generous support of the community and the dedication of clinicians in a wide range of medical divisions at SickKids, including Cardiology/ Cardiovascular Surgery, Urology, General Surgery, Plastics and Neurosurgery. More than 640 children from Mongolia, Ecuador, Russia, Kenya, Botswana, Trinidad and 94 other countries have received specialized medical and surgical assistance through the Fund. The Herbie Fund also helps raise the profile of SickKids in the international medical community and inspires people here at home to collaborate and engage for the sole purpose of changing a child’s life. The number of children helped depends entirely on the amount of money donated and unfortunately there are always more applications than the Fund can support. The ability to meet this challenge depends on the philanthropic spirit of generous supporters, doctors, nurses and the International Patient Program at SickKids, as well as members and volunteers. All Herbie applications are put through a rigorous medical review process and Herbie funds are stewarded with care, professionalism, and due diligence. Today, Herbie Quinones is a thriving 31-year-old and, thanks to the Herbie Fund, hundreds more children are living longer, more productive lives. Together we can help so many more and shape the future of communities all over the world. The Children’s Aid Foundation is a national organization committed to improving the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and youth through prevention, enrichment and education programs. Over the last thirty years, the Children’s Aid Foundation has raised over $100 million and touched the lives of more than a million children and youth. But their work isn’t finished. There are more than 300,000 children and youth abused and neglected each year in Canada. The Foundation works with child welfare organizations across the country to deliver innovative programs that support three critical areas: prevention, enrichment & education. Prevention programs help to break the cycle of abuse and neglect by providing support to high-risk families before the cycle can be replicated. Enrichment programs provide recreational and cultural opportunities so that disadvantaged children and youth can experience healthy development. Education programs give children a chance to pursue their dreams and get on track to build productive and successful lives for themselves. Georgina Chapman and Harvey Weinstein in partnership with Give2Asia established the Rose Children’s Home in Delhi, India in May 2010. The Home provides a long-term, safe and secure haven for abandoned and vulnerable girls under the age of 18. It benefits up to 50 girls, including some that are HIV positive. Operated by Salaam Baalak Trust, the Home offers a place to live, education, health care and livelihood skills to help the girls develop and succeed as adults. Founded over 21 years ago, Salaam Baalak Trust works with street children and touches the lives of nearly 3,500 children each year. Give2Asia has been connecting leading local charities across Asia with international donors for 10 years, engaging in projects that benefit communities in need. Sponsorship Sponsorship opportunities range from silver, gold, platinum to presenting sponsors. With increased involvement comes increased benefits. Please review the following pages to see which option is the most appropriate for you and your organization. On behalf of the Herbie Fund at The Hospital for Sick Children, Children's Aid Foundation and The Rose Children’s Home we truly appreciate your contributions and involvement. Presenting Sponsor $250, 000 Platinum Sponsor $100,000 Gold Sponsor $50,000 Silver Sponsor $25,000 The Fashion for Passion Foundation Feature Presenting and TablesPlatinum sponsors will receive one seat at each of the two exclusive head tables. HostedFeatureby GeorginaTableChapman & Keren Craig, this is a unique opportunity for an intimate conversation on fashion, style and all elements of glamour. HostedFeatureby HarveyTableWeinstein, guests can expect lively and intriguing conversation about the hottest Hollywood power plays and the latest entertainment industry news. The Fashion for Passion Foundation PresentingSponsor An incredible opportunity for an individual or company to partner with The Fashion for Passion Foundation. The benefits will be customized for the sponsor and will include, but are not limited to: • One seat at each of the two exclusive feature tables; hosted by Georgina Chapman, Keren Craig and Harvey Weinstein. • 2 tables of ten • Co-host private reception with Suzanne Rogers, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig • 22 invitations to a private reception with Suzanne Rogers, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on the invitations, menu cards, all signage at the event and as part of the evening’s visual presentation • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all media releases promoting the event • Acknowledgement