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TRIBUTES AND HONOURS

黑料社 Toronto Fundraising Gala

On April 26, 2025, under the chandeliers of Toronto鈥檚 Ritz-Carlton, the 16th Annual 黑料社 Toronto Benefit Awards unfurled a night brimming with hope, purpose, and Caribbean flair. Nearly 500 guests gathered in black-tie splendour, ignited by a shared belief in the transformative power of education. Themed 鈥淏ridging the Gap,鈥� the evening raised a record- breaking $460,000, fuelling scholarships that open doors for aspiring students across the Caribbean. 鈥淓ducation is a powerful bridge that spans the divide between poverty and empowerment,鈥� declared Dr Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Co-Patron, capturing the night鈥檚 spirit of upliftment and unity. Student voices rang loudest鈥攕cholarship recipients Christina and Lianne Williams moved the crowd with stories of dreams realised and barriers overcome. The night soared on musical heights, too, with Tessanne Chin鈥檚 electrifying performance and a spirited live auction, all forging unforgettable memories and a legacy of giving.

The 2025 honourees included:

Luminary Award

  • Dr Jason Drew Harrow (Kardinal Offishall) - Multi-platinum rapper, Def Jam A&R, Canada鈥檚 Got Talent judge;
  • G. Raymond Chang Award: Myron and Berna Garron - Philanthropists for paediatric and Canadian healthcare;
    • Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Award

      • Dr Mark Beckles, President & CEO, Nelson Mandela Children鈥檚 Fund (Canada)
      • Ms Patricia DeGuire, Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission
      • Ms Leslie Woo, CEO, CivicAction; Founder of shebuildscities.org

      Chancellor鈥檚 Award

      • Onyx Initiative 鈥� Organisation addressing the Black employment gap in corporate Canada