What a gala event...

The S'ports Ball 2000 was an evening to remember. The range of dress and age of participants was so diverse and yet there was something for everyone.  The 6 to 7 p.m. reception gave one time to examine the variety of items available in the silent and live auction.  For the silent auction there were dinners for two, four and even for ten, getaway weekends at different hotels, barbeques, and even a basketball signed by the Raptors.  The live auction was even better and included an Oiler's hockey jersey signed by the team, and a poster of the 1967 Stanley cup winners signed by all the 1967 Leaf players.  For a small donation one could keep themselves busy by shooting baskets, putting golf balls and tossing a football through a target. 

A local school band started the night by playing our national anthem.  Our MC's Pauline Chan and Eric Thompson guided us through the entire night while a gymnastic club of girls aged 5 to 13 thrilled us with jumps, cartwheels and rolls on the stage.  Red Kelly brought messages to us how sport can become part of our youth development and thereafter.  Special sport grants were awarded to three different organizations.  Danny Diaz finished off the night as he entertained all age groups with music from every decade and added a few jokes too.  All and all the night was spectacular, from beginning to end.

Click here to read a bio on our Keynote Speaker, Red Kelly

Click here to read a bio on our Feature Performer, Danny Diaz