On Nov. 20, supporters gathered in Toronto for the inaugural Embrace Every Bite fundraising gala to benefit Food Allergy Canada, an event co-chaired by Roxana Tavana Dufresne and Charissa deKoninck-Chandaria. Contributions will go toward essential resources, education initiatives and advocacy efforts aimed at fostering a safer, more inclusive world. Lead sponsors included George Weston Limited, BMO, CIBC, ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc., DBV Technologies, PwC Canada, and Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.

Cailey Heaps, Kate Pal, Gabe Gonda and Devin Connell.

Sunir Chandaria and Charissa deKoninck-Chandaria.

Toni Zhong, Sarah Bhalla and Lauren Levy.

Anita McOuat and Raj Kothari.

Tracey and Troy Pocaluyko.

Teresa Track, Charlotte Positano and Kristen Rubinoff.

Donovan Bailey and Jennifer Hsuing.

Cindi Alexander and Jennifer Gerdts.

Roxana Tavana Dufresne and Richard Dufresne.
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