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SKL Events

Various events are offered to our SickKids Leaders throughout the year from information sessions to hospital tours; VIP events to family outings and fundraisers.  We strive to make our members feel like part of our SickKids family.  We hope you’ll join us!

If you would like to host an event or for information about any of our events, please contact Denise Higashi at 416-813-7967 or denise.higashi@sickkidsfoundation.com

SKL Events:  Mark Your Calendars!
September 29, 2010
Fight for Independence 7
Fight for Independence 7
When: Wednesday September 29, 2010
  Bay Street puts up its dukes for SickKids! Leaders Jim Beattie, Cailey Heaps, and James Estrin are once again planning Toronto's premier charity boxing and auction event. Taking place on September 29 at Steam Whistle Brewery the event will be catered by Chiado, voted one of Toronto's top ten restaurants. Post fight, enjoy Steam Whistle Pilsner, Mombacho Cigars and live entertainment in the outdoor lounge. Celebrity Boxers from CIBC Wholesale Bank, Cormark Securities, Jarislowsky Fraser, Sionna Investments, OTPP and Pollit will be participating. Come cheer on your colleagues and support SickKids and Nazareth House! Since 2008, the event has raised $136,000 for SickKids.

For more information please contact diane.armes-redrupp@sickkidsfoundation.com or check out www.fightforindependence.com
April 27, 2010
Women Leading Change Presents Follow the Leaders
Follow the Leaders
When: Tuesday April 27, 2010
  An exclusive event with Mary Jo Haddad, President and CEO of The Hospital for Sick Children and other leading women from SickKids, celebrating the history of women at SickKids and discovering how you can impact the future of paediatric heathcare.

For more information, please contact sarah.bywater@sickkidsfoundation.com
May 19, 2010
9th Annual Scrubs in the City
Scrubs in the City
When: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:30pm
Where: This is London Nightclub
364 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON
  Featuring Hot South Beach DJ Joe Dert - View Media Kit
and Special Guest DJ George Stroumboulopoulos
of CBC's The Hour & The Strombo Show

19 Fabulous Women Scrub-Up and Put on Their Dancin' Shoes
For the past eight years, Scrubs in the City, SickKids Leaders' (SKL) signature fundraising event, has been one of the most highly anticipated gatherings of fashion-savy philanthropists in Toronto. Combining sumptuous food and decadent drink with outstanding musical performances by top Canadian and International talent, the event invites SickKids supporters to don their very best and let loose in some of the most spectacular venues the city has to offer.

This year the funds raised will be used to help complete the long-awaited Surgical Day Care Unit at SickKids.

For more information please contact the Scrubs hotline at (416) 813-7967.
Or visit the Scrubs in the City website.
June 2, 2010
2nd Annual Koutroubis Golf Classic
Koutroubis Golf Classic
When: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
11:00 am Registration
1:30 pm Shot Gun Start
Where: Wooden Sticks
40 Elgin Park Drive, Uxbridge, ON
  The 2nd Annual Koutroubis Golf Classic will take place at the magnificent Wooden Sticks Golf and Country Club. In designing Wooden Sticks, architect Mr. Ron Garl and his team worked diligently to ensure that every aspect of your golf experience reflects the spirit found in some of today's most famous golf holes. In fact, 12 of the 18 holes at Wooden Sticks were each inspired by a different famous golf holes from the PGA. The experience doesn’t end there... we invite you to stay and enjoy a delightful evening of dinner and entertainment.

This event celebrates and honours the life and legacy of George Koutroubis. Funds raised benefit both the Greek Community and SickKids Hospital.

For more information please contact:
George "CH" Christakis at (647) 293-6408 or
Chris Karram at (416) 417-0014.
Or visit the Koutroubis Golf Classic website.