Final Effort: Hope for Taly Art Gallery raises just over $8000 for pancreatic cancer research
30 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
The little fundraising event that could, raised just over $8,000.00 and with expenses paid, the final number boils down to an astounding $7,000.00 donated to Pancreatic Cancer Canada. The money was raised from donations, ticket sales, art prints that were purchased at the event, and a silent auction and raffle.
This event, however, was more than just a fundraising money goal. In fact, I never really had a goal to start and certainly didn’t expect to raise as much at I did. This was a way for my father and I to heal from my mother’s death. It was a way to raise awareness to a new community of people affected by the loss. And after the event, it was evident that it also helped heal others that knew my mom. But out of everything, I feel that this brought some closure to everyone, including my mother. Her talent was never honoured with a gallery, and her work, rarely appreciated by strangers, never sold. Now it is as if we can finally close the chapter on her life from showcasing her passion, with a legacy of paintings, a continuous inspiration of her strength, hope, and love.
Libby Znaimer, and Laurie Ellies joined us at the event.
I started this website on June 25th, a mere 15 days after my mother’s death. The event took place on August 19th, barley 2 months later. From start to finish this was a labour of love that couldn’t have been done without my colleagues, community, friends, and family.
I put together a video of the event. The original music didn’t make it past YouTube’s copyright laws so I used one of their tracks instead (not my first choice obviously). I also apologize for any misspellings….
For photos please visit the Hope for Taly page on facebook.
Remember, it’s never too late to donate.
- Click the donate button on the right side of the screen to donate to Hope for Taly through Paypal
- Donate with Interact Email Money Transfer to hopefortaly@gmail.com through online banking and email
- Click here to donate directly through PCC’s website with credit card
- Mail a cheque to my mailing address at
Liat Weiss, 2700 Bathurst St. #1009, Toronto ON, M6B 2Z7
Make cheque out to The National Pancreatic Cancer Canada Foundation. Memo: Hope for Taly.
If you are in the video and have concerns about privacy please email me at hopefortaly@gmail.com
Parking information for the Toronto Board of Trade
18 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
in Updates
For all those that are not drinking,
The Board of Trade is located at First Canadian Place (77 Adelaide Street West)
Parking is available in an underground garage with over 1000 parking stalls. First Canadian Place’s parking garage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The entrance to the underground garage is accessible from both Adelaide and York Streets.
Evening flat rate Monday to Sunday (5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.) $8.00
For additional parking rates click here
For Alternate Parking:
22 Sheppard Street Parkade 416-203-1519
Rates as of today:
30 Minutes or less $ 4.50
Daily Maximum $ 23.00
Evening 6pm-7am: $ 6.00
Here’s a little video about the BOT for your enjoyment
For more information please email hopefortaly@gmail.com or leave a comment
Fifteenth Effort: Final touches before the event
18 Aug 2010 3 Comments
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Visit with grandma hippo watercolour
I cannot believe how time has flown by so quickly. The event is happening tomorrow evening! My father and I spent the entire couple of days framing over 50 pieces of art and writing descriptors for about 150 pieces or so. Signs have been made, silent auctions and raffle items have been wrapped, a speech written, and volunteers briefed on their timelines. I am very nervous, but I’m hopeful. It has been stressful at times, but I would gladly do this all over again. Have I found my calling in event planning? … probably not, but if the event is successful I would love to do something like this again. Either way, the fundraising doesn’t stop here. I will say it now, and it won’t be the last time, Thank you to everyone who has read this blog, commented, subscribed, donated, bought a ticket, and volunteered their time to the event! I wouldn’t have been motivated or able to do this without you.
Looking forward to tomorrow. Finally!
Fourteenth Effort: Notable Attendees
16 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
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Laurie Ellies (second from left) at the Dick Aldridge Golf Charity Classic
I am honoured to have Laurie Ellies, co-chair of Pancreatic Cancer Canada, attend the fundraiser this Thursday. Along with enjoying the artwork and canapes, she will also be making a short speech about her foundation, that all proceeds from the event will be benefiting. Laurie Ellies lost her mother to pancreatic cancer in 1996. Prior to her mother’s death she knew very little of the disease, but was shocked that there was no organization set up for a cancer with the highest mortality rate. Laurie and Betty were long time family friends, and when Betty’s husband, Dick Aldridge, died of the same illness, they teamed up to create Pancreatic Cancer Canada. To learn more about Laurie and Betty’s stories, click here.
Libby Znaimer, two time cancer survivor
Along with Laurie, I am hoping that Libby Znaimer, the official spokesperson for PCC and host of the Zoomer Report on AM740, will have that day free on her schedule to attend. Libby is a two time cancer survivor, and an inspiration to pancreatic cancer patients. It is so rare to have a spokesperson for this disease because most don’t survive long enough to advocate. To learn more about Libby’s story, click here.
For more information about attendance, email hopefortaly@gmail.com or leave a comment.
Last day to buy a ticket
15 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
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Taly painting on a beach in Bat Yam Israel on our family vacation March 2010.
Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket to the Hope for Taly Art Gallery Fundraiser this Thursday August 19th, from 7-10pm, at the Toronto Board of Trade. Today was the last day to buy a ticket in advance. Ticket purchases can now be made at the door of the event for $30.oo. For more information on the fundraiser please visit the fundraiser page.
If you are attending please remember to bring ID, some cash and a cheque book (because we can’t accept Debit or Credit) and wear something purple!
We will provide the art, the music, the great prizes that will be raffled and auctioned off, a cash bar, and delicious food.
I will see you all on Thursday!
For any questions please email hopefortaly@gmail.com or leave a comment.
