$30,000+ RAISED! ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN ONTARIO TRANSPLANT PATIENTS,
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE GRIFF’S ANATOMY A SUCCESS!
(HERE ARE SOME FABULOUS PHOTOS. SEE ANYONE YOU KNOW? TAG AWAY!)
“Dance it out” in style at Griff’s Anatomy, a glamourous Grey’s-themed gala and $10,000 online/silent auction, supporting Northern Ontario transplant patients in memory of our friend, KiSS 105.3 morning show host Rich Griffin.
Saturday, May 14, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Sudbury Holiday Inn, 1696 Regent St.
DOWNLOAD THE EVENT PROGRAM HERE.
Those docs clean up nicely and so will you in your most McDreamy cocktail attire!
- Ladies–wear midlength cocktail dresses (i.e. not long gowns) and red carpet shoes (see optional contest below)
- Guys–wear jackets and your “most memorable” tie (see optional contest below)
Bid in the online auction NOW! Anyone can bid and win. Gala attendees will have the final chance to bid, so place your best bid to ensure you get the items you want.
It’s going to be a truly memorable evening, thanks to our generous sponsors, donors and friends. Your $148 ticket (tables of 8 are $1184) includes:
Delectable Food and Wine:
A scrumptious four-course prime-rib/vegetarian option dinner with complimentary wine, brought to you in part by Pelee Island Winery
Dazzling Entertainment Never-Before-in-Sudbury:
- Dancing to a live, all-request dueling piano show by Chicago-based Felix and Fingers and tunes spun by Sudbury’s own Mitch Lalonde and SOUND.wav Rentals
A $10,000 Online/Silent Auction
- The chance to be the final bidders on a $10,000 online-transitioning-to-in-person-silent auction with a wide range of exciting products and services from our GR8 sponsors. (For example, an autographed photo of Patrick Dempsey is on its way!) Start your bidding TODAY!
McDreamy Contests for McSteamy Prizes:
Buy McDreamy and McSteamy Diamond Martinis for a chance to win a $1,000 diamond, courtesy of Ambrosia Jewellery.
- Strut your stuff in our People’s Choice Red Carpet Shoes & Tie contest, sponsored by Ms. W Ladies’ Wear and
Reg Wilkinson Men’s Wear.
- Ladies: Wear your Hottest Red Carpet Shoes
- Guys: Put on your Most Memorable Tie
- If guests agree “You Got It On” and donate, you could win one of two $200 gift cards!
And So Much More!
- A chance to meet HélèneCampbell, the inspirational double-lung recipient featured on the Ellen Degeneres show
- An opportunity to show off your surgical skills on a real laparoscopic trainer courtesy of HSN, and a giant game of Operation courtesy of Science North (good thing it’s not real, right?)
- Life-like photo opportunities with your favourite Grey’s stars and with your friends in the Blitzy Booth
- Transportation home, courtesy of Palladino Honda
Tickets are on sale now for $148 per person or $1184 for a table of 8. Last chance to buy is Monday, May 9.
Funds raised will support Northern Ontario transplant patients and their families.
Can’t attend? You can still help by making a donation or becoming a Corpor8 Life Saver or Collabor8or.
You can also sign up as an organ donor in Rich’s memory right now!
Our Partners:
We are extremely gr8ful for our sponsors, donors and friends. We couldn’t do it without you!
Huge thanks to the Rich Griffin #1Saves8 Gala Committee:
- Gary Beech
- Bree Benoit
- Christina Case
- Kathie Davidson
- Audrey Dugas
- Katelyn Grenko
- Nancy Griffin
- Keltie Melanson
- Corissa Miles
- Jessica Penteris
- Michelle TenHave
- Tricia Valentim
- Carlee Vendramin
- Sherry Vendramin
- Amanda Young
Interested in volunteering? Contact us.