WWF Celebrates Canadian Environmental Leadership with 4th Annual Panda Ball in Toronto
TORONTO, ONTARIO – WWF-Canada is delighted to have the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, attending the conservation organization’s fourth annual fundraising gala on Friday, October 24th. This will be the first formal ball for Her Honour since being installed as the new Lieutenant Governor.
This year’s Panda Ball gala will honour High Liner Foods and its CEO, Henry E. Demone, as this year’s Partner in Conservation award recipient. Over the last decade, High Liner has worked with WWF-Canada to promote sustainable livelihoods and safeguard the future of our oceans. Its commitment to ocean sustainability resulted in a market-leading pledge to source its wild-caught seafood in accordance with the Marine Stewardship Council, which sets rigorous international fishing standards.
With this year’s event highlighting successes in ocean conservation, WWF is pleased to have Alex and Tyler Mifflin, hosts of The Water Brothers, as the evening’s special guest speakers. Adding to the evening’s excitement is the Alan Doyle Trio, featuring the music of Great Big Sea, as well as Jully Black, Juno award winner and Canada’s queen of R&B, as master of ceremonies.
The Panda Ball will bring together members from the philanthropic and business communities across Canada who are leading the next generation of conservation. The sold-out event will highlight the important environmental issues WWF is tackling in Canada and the vision for a sustainable future: vibrant oceans, healthy rivers and helping to secure a healthy Arctic.
The evening will conclude with a thrilling live auction of exclusive items such as an original artwork from renowned Canadian artist Charles Pachter and a first-class VIA Rail cross-Canada round trip for two.
WWF thanks the Royal Bank of Canada for their continued generosity as presenting sponsor.
Quotes
“It is exciting to see philanthropic and business leaders, artists, innovators and great business minds all coming together for WWF. This partnership is how we can together create a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. This year’s recipient of our partner in conservation award, Henry E. Demone and High Liner Foods, embodies the commitment that is critical to the success of WWF.”
– David Miller, President and CEO, WWF-Canada
“RBC is pleased to be returning as presenting sponsor of WWF’s Panda Ball. We extend our congratulations to this year’s honouree, Mr. Henry E. Demone, CEO of High Liner Foods, and thank WWF-Canada for its outstanding contributions to environmental conservation.”
– Shari Austin, Vice-President, Corporate Citizenship & Executive Director, RBC Foundation
“Sustainability is good for the environment but it’s also good for people. It’s good for businesses. WWF-Canada sees that. That’s why WWF has been an important partner for us for the past 10 years.
– Henry E. Demone, Chief Executive Officer, High Liner Foods
About WWF’s Panda Ball
Date and time: 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24th, 2014
Location: Four Seasons Hotel at 60 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto
Master of Ceremonies: Jully Black
Entertainment: The Alan Doyle Trio, featuring the music of Great Big Sea
Special Guest: Alex and Tyler Mifflin, hosts of The Water Brothers
Partner in Conservation Award: High Liner Foods and Henry E. Demone, CEO
Live auction items: original artwork from Charles Pachter, first-class VIA Rail cross-Canada round trip for two and so much more!
Sponsors:
Presenting: Royal Bank of Canada
Silver: Goldcorp Inc., HP, the Hal Jackman Family, Canada Steamship Lines
Bronze: Jacob Securities Inc., Frontiers North Adventures, VIA Rail, CN
Website: www.wwf.ca/pandaball2014
Contact Information
Weiwei Su
416 939 9662
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