Over $500,000 Raised at the Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner & Auction!
The 74th Annual Bruce Power and Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner and Auction took place on Wednesday February 26, 2025, and was an outstanding success, thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters. Together, we raised over $500,000 for kids with physical disabilities – an absolutely astounding achievement! These funds will make a profound impact on the lives of the children and families we serve, providing life-changing equipment and transformative camp experiences.
The evening was filled with unforgettable moments, including the exciting introduction of our extraordinary 2025 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassadors, Asha Buliung and Tristan Bujan, who made their first official in-person appearances. You’ll be seeing much more of them at events throughout the year!
Another highlight was our stellar head table lineup and the special presentation of the 2025 Conn Smythe Lifetime Achievement Award to the legendary Cito Gaston.
We were deeply moved and inspired by the overwhelming generosity of those at the dinner. Through their unwavering support and commitment to our cause, over $150,000 was raised to help send even more kids to Easter Seals camps this summer. Their compassionate actions left us in awe and filled us with gratitude.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this evening so impactful—whether you were a sponsor, attended in person or took part in our online auction. Your support means the world to us!
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