Inga Skaya Miss Universe Canada 2007 and Canadian Idol's Zack Werner to
judge at rock & roll fundraiser for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS
Research October 12th
TORONTO, Oct. 4 /CNW/ - What do lawyers, a Canadian Idol judge and Miss
Universe Canada have in common? They're coming together in Toronto for a
BATTLE OF THE BANDS: AIDSbeat, the wildest party on Bay Street! 1,200 lawyers
are expected to let loose, and raise over $200,000 for the Canadian Foundation
for AIDS Research (CANFAR) on October 12th 2007 at the Capitol Event Theatre.
Inga Skaya Miss Universe Canada will join Canadian Idol judge Zack Werner
and National Post Legal Post writer Jim Middlemiss as celebrity judges of the
BATTLE OF THE BANDS. Mark Holmes of Mod Club fame will host the party,
featuring the eye popping AIDSbeat dancers, painted body models, a performance
by chart-topping pop sensation hip hop master JDiggz and a spectacular fashion
show by Escada featuring Escada Sport and Laurèl. AIDSbeat is presented by
Georgeson, a Computershare Company.
"We are celebrating the 12th anniversary of AIDSbeat," says Patricia
Olasker, AIDSbeat founder and co-chair. "The event shows the best side of the
Toronto legal community - a tradition and spirit of giving and sharing. It
also reveals the truth about lawyers: We are not all about grey flannel
trousers and button-down collars. This is a seriously unbuttoned party!"
Five bands, all featuring lawyers-by-day, will battle for first place.
Prepare to put your hands together for:
The Gavelheads (Morrison Brown Sosnovitch LLP, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Ernst & Young LLP); - The Thin Skulls (McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Investment Dealers Association of Canada, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing); - The Right Honourable Jake and The High Court of Soul (Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP); - The Insecurities (Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, Lenczner Slaght LLP) - Prior winners Jonas (Paliare Roland LLP, REMG Entertainment Corporation) as the opening act.
Event and Ticket Sales Information:
AIDSbeat tickets are $40 and available by phone at 416-361-6281 or online
at www.AIDSbeat.com. All proceeds from AIDSbeat support CANFAR, which raises
critically needed funds for HIV/AIDS research. Since inception, AIDSbeat has
raised over $1 million for AIDS research.
AIDSbeat will be held on Friday, October 12, 8:00 p.m. sharp at the
Capitol Event Theatre, 2492 Yonge Street (north of Eglinton).
About Georgeson, a Computershare Company:
Georgeson is proud to be the lead sponsor of this year's AIDSbeat.
Georgeson is the world's leading provider of strategic proxy and corporate
governance consulting services to corporations and shareholder groups working
to influence corporate strategy. Since 1935, Georgeson has specialized in
complex solicitations such as hostile and friendly acquisitions, proxy
contests and takeover defenses. Georgeson leads more M&A transactions globally
than any other firms combined. Georgeson also provides issuers with expertise
in corporate events solutions such as post-merger unexchanged holder programs
and information agent services.
Computershare is a global leader in transfer agency, employee equity
plans, proxy solicitation and other specialized financial and communications
services - serving more than 100 million shareholder accounts on behalf of
14,000 corporations in 17 countries.
About CANFAR:
CANFAR is the national charitable foundation whose goal is to raise
awareness in order to generate funds for research into all aspects of HIV
infection and AIDS. CANFAR is the only organization operating in Canada for
the sole purpose of privately funding research on AIDS and HIV infection in
numerous areas including fundamental and applied research, education and
prevention, psychosocial initiatives, care, and community research.
Source: CNW Group
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
Monday, September 3, 2007
'Ball' looks forward to biggest day
By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam
Paradorn Srichaphan might have no matches to play for the rest of the season, but he has loads of off-court errands to keep him fully occupied before his wedding.
Still nursing a nagging wrist injury, the groom-to-be has so many things to do for the biggest day in his life when he will marry Canadian Natalie Glebova, the 2005 Miss Universe.
The guest list still has to be completed and the invitation cards printed, while the wedding venue has yet to be chosen.
Being so busy making arrangements, the former world No 9 has to delay returning to the tennis circuit.
"Everything is going just fine. We will have a normal wedding, nothing huge like everyone expects,'' said Paradorn, who has been taking a break to heal his tendonitis since March.
Rumours had spread through the Internet and tabloids that their romance had turned sour and the wedding might not happen. But the couple have just had a wedding photo-shoot in a studio, underlining their bonds are still strong.
"She is happy. We have lots of fun together,'' said Paradorn.
The day they will say "I do" is set for November 29 in Bangkok. VIP guests will include reigning Miss Universe Riyo Mori from Japan and two former top 10 players, Tommy Haas and Nicholas Kiefer from Germany.
Despite his absence from the upcoming Thailand Open, Paradorn plans to deliver wedding invitations to fellow players. For him, it's agony to skip the home tournament where he dreams of lifting a trophy in front of his fans.
"It's a pity that I have to give a pass it this year. But fans still have big names like Raphael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to root for. I suggest fans go and watch these guys,'' said the two-time semi-finalist of the country's only ATP Tour event.
As tennis is in his blood, "Super Ball" cannot help catching up with "who is hot, who is not" at the ongoing US Open, where he reached the fourth round in 2003.
"I miss the Tour and imagine that I was there. Hopefully, I can get back to the Tour as soon as possible." But the five-time ATP Tour winner is still nursing a wrist injury. "The wrist is coming along slowly. It's getting better, but I'm not going to play until next year. And I'm not going to rush,'' said the currently 110th-ranked player, whose earliest comeback event could be the Australian Open in January next year.
Paradorn believes he still has the game and the ammunition to return to the elite group. "It's a challenge to do well again after the injury. Hopefully I will get back into the top 50 again."
Source: The Nation
Paradorn Srichaphan might have no matches to play for the rest of the season, but he has loads of off-court errands to keep him fully occupied before his wedding.
Still nursing a nagging wrist injury, the groom-to-be has so many things to do for the biggest day in his life when he will marry Canadian Natalie Glebova, the 2005 Miss Universe.
The guest list still has to be completed and the invitation cards printed, while the wedding venue has yet to be chosen.
Being so busy making arrangements, the former world No 9 has to delay returning to the tennis circuit.
"Everything is going just fine. We will have a normal wedding, nothing huge like everyone expects,'' said Paradorn, who has been taking a break to heal his tendonitis since March.
Rumours had spread through the Internet and tabloids that their romance had turned sour and the wedding might not happen. But the couple have just had a wedding photo-shoot in a studio, underlining their bonds are still strong.
"She is happy. We have lots of fun together,'' said Paradorn.
The day they will say "I do" is set for November 29 in Bangkok. VIP guests will include reigning Miss Universe Riyo Mori from Japan and two former top 10 players, Tommy Haas and Nicholas Kiefer from Germany.
Despite his absence from the upcoming Thailand Open, Paradorn plans to deliver wedding invitations to fellow players. For him, it's agony to skip the home tournament where he dreams of lifting a trophy in front of his fans.
"It's a pity that I have to give a pass it this year. But fans still have big names like Raphael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to root for. I suggest fans go and watch these guys,'' said the two-time semi-finalist of the country's only ATP Tour event.
As tennis is in his blood, "Super Ball" cannot help catching up with "who is hot, who is not" at the ongoing US Open, where he reached the fourth round in 2003.
"I miss the Tour and imagine that I was there. Hopefully, I can get back to the Tour as soon as possible." But the five-time ATP Tour winner is still nursing a wrist injury. "The wrist is coming along slowly. It's getting better, but I'm not going to play until next year. And I'm not going to rush,'' said the currently 110th-ranked player, whose earliest comeback event could be the Australian Open in January next year.
Paradorn believes he still has the game and the ammunition to return to the elite group. "It's a challenge to do well again after the injury. Hopefully I will get back into the top 50 again."
Source: The Nation
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