Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner 2023 beautified the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on March 29, 2023 in support of Easter Seals Ontario’s annual campaign. Highlighting the event was a tribute to Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Marnie McBean.
Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner 2023 Dinner
The evening started with a Pre-dinner Reception & Silent Auction and VIP Pre-Dinner Reception with access to the VIPs. It was followed by a fine dinner, Celebrity Interviews by Christine Simpson and Gord Stellick, a Live Auction and a VIP Post-Dinner Reception. Sid Seixeiro emceed the evening.
Olympic Gold Medalist Marnie McBean
The 72nd annual Rogers Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner and Auction honoured three-time Olympic gold medalist, Marnie McBean with the Conn Smythe Lifetime Achievement Award. Other VIPs at the event were Argos Grey Cup MVP, Henoc Muamba; former Toronto Maple Leafs star, Rick Vaive; former Toronto Maple Leafs player Dave “Tiger” Williams; former Toronto Blue Jays catcher and World Series MVP, Pat Borders; former NHL coaching great and player, Bruce Boudreau; CBC sports legend, Scott Russell; Canadian sledge hockey star, James Dunn; Buffalo Beauts of the PHF star and Mikyla Grant-Mentis.
“We are thrilled to be back this year for the 72nd Conn Smythe Dinner, it will be great to see all of our friends and great supporters again,” said Scott Morrison, Chair of the Dinner Committee. “It’s always a fun night, but this one will be even more special and our committee has assembled an amazing head table. We all look forward to meeting our new Provincial Ambassadors and raising much-needed funds to help kids with physical disabilities.”
Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner 2023 for a Worthy Cause
More than 750 guests attended this evening, all for a worthy cause to support program and services to children with physical disabilities and their families administered by Easter Seals. Featured at the event were appearances of this year’s “two Provincial Easter Seals Ambassadors, who are selected to represent kids with physical disabilities across Ontario.”
About Easter Seals
“Easter Seals Ontario has been a leading provider of programs and services for children and youth with physical disabilities since 1922. The organization is a registered charity committed to empowering individuals with physical disabilities to reach their full potential and make their own positive impact on the world. Easter Seals offers a wide range of programs and services, including mobility and accessibility equipment funding, fully accessible summer camp, post-secondary scholarships, youth ambassadors, and advocacy and public awareness. Easter Seals is only able to provide these programs thanks to the generous support of its donors and sponsors.”
“Canada’s sports journalists and celebrities have shown incredible support for Easter Seals Ontario over the past 71 years” said Kevin Collins, President & CEO, Easter Seals Ontario. “Through the Rogers Conn Smythe Dinner and Auction, they empower children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities across the province to reach their full potential and live the best life they can. Their impact on the lives of the families we serve is immeasurable and we are tremendously grateful for their dedication and commitment.” [Press Release – Easter Seals]
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The 72nd Annual Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner was a great success for a very worthy cause. Check back here for next year’s Conn Smythe Dinner and for more information or to donate click: Easter Seals. EasterSeals.org
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