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The 11th annual gala raised more than $1.5 million.
On Saturday, Oct. 14, Beanfield Centre was the site of the 11th annual “Diwali — A Night to Shine” in support of Toronto Rehab at University Health Network. UHN Foundation hosted the gala, presented by Scotiabank, where nearly 600 guests helped raised more than $1.5 million for rehabilitation care and research. Toronto Blue Jays in-game host Dhanung Bulsara and journalist Karen Johnson Basra emceed the event, which celebrated India’s culture, traditions and legacy through music, food and entertainment, including performances by Bollywood Dance School Canada.
Jassi Bindra, Dr. Michael Baker, Lynn McGrade, Vinny Bhathal, Raj Kothari, Sanjay Nakra, Mala Chopra, Shraddha Kothari Walker and Dr. Anil Chopra.
Jagmohan Bhathal, Vinny Bhathal, Deepa Daryanani, Sanjay Nakra.
Dancers at the event.
Mark and Stacey Krembil.
Maris Uffelmann, Dean Connor and Julie Quenneville.
Megan and Brian Porter, Dr. Shaf Keshavjee and Dr. Donna McRitchie.
Ajay and Monica Virmani.
Ann-Marie Hibbert, Susan and Donald McLeod and Kevin Hibbert.
George Pimentel is a photojournalist and contributor to the Star’s Together section.
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