TELUS Friendly Future Foundation brings award-winning talent to Toronto for the inaugural ‘Together for Tomorrow: A Friendly Future Gala’
Featuring performances by Juno Award-winning artists including Barenaked Ladies, Arkells, Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and Jully Black, the gala-concert will raise much-needed funding to support marginalized youth across Canada.
TORONTO — Today, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation announced its inaugural fundraising gala, ‘Together for Tomorrow: A Friendly Future Gala by TELUS’ taking place on June 13, 2024. Led by presenting sponsor, TELUS, the gala will be held at the iconic TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, home of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining, a one-night only concert with world-leading talent, featuring performances by Juno Award-winning artists Barenaked Ladies, Arkells, Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and Jully Black, and a live auction featuring money-can’t-buy experiences and activities to delight and inspire.
“Our inaugural gala will unite guests from Canada’s leading business, philanthropic and arts communities to help support the critical work of TELUS Friendly Future Foundation in empowering underserved young people across Canada with equal opportunities to realize their full potential. This includes the Foundation’s TELUS Student Bursary program, which is the country’s largest national bursary fund, helping to ensure that every young person in Canada who wants an education can get one, regardless of their socioeconomic circumstances,” said Darren Entwistle, President & CEO of TELUS and Founding Donor, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation. “This unforgettable event will shine a spotlight on some of Canada’s top talent, whilst supporting the Foundation’s important efforts to create a friendlier future for our inspiring leaders of tomorrow.”
Since launching in 2018, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation has funded more than 500 local and grassroots charities each year; enabling these organizations to deliver life-changing health and education outcomes to youth nationwide. With the support of our partners, including TELUS, Harlo Capital, Samsung, BGIS, Scotiabank, BMO Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, TD, CIBC, National Bank, Accenture, AFL, Ledcor, The Entwistle Family Foundation, and Response Advertising, 100% of funds raised will go directly to support youth, including financial assistance for hundreds of students facing financial difficulties through the Foundation’s TELUS Student Bursary.
“In a rapidly evolving world, with stress and anxiety levels soaring amongst children and teens, and more than half of Canadian charities struggling to meet current demands, our youth need support now more than ever before,” said Ashif Mawji, Chair of the Board, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation. “Together for Tomorrow will bring together illustrious Canadian leaders, philanthropists and talent to do just that; raising awareness and critical funding to help support real, meaningful and long-term solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing our youth.”
Co-Chaired by Christi Himmelheber and Jay McCauley, and emceed by former ET Canada anchor Sangita Patel, this exclusive event will be catered by Top Chef’s Mark McEwan, and offer guests an opportunity to participate in both a live and silent auction, featuring a private multi-night stay in a villa at the Amanyara Turks & Caicos, multiple vacation and hotel packages, bespoke fashion experiences and much more.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jodi Baxter ([email protected]).