We are planning for the Gala – 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
In-person Gala at the Hazelton Manor
99 Peelar Road, Vaughan, ON L4K 1A3 (map)
5:30 – 9:00 pm
On-site parking is free
Our guest speaker for this Gala is Dr. Leigh Chapman.
As Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Chapman recognizes the important contributions of
nurses across Canada and aims to ensure their integration into decisions
impacting the profession. Within her role Leigh provides strategic advice from a
nursing perspective on priority policy and program areas. She plays a convening
role with provincial/territorial governments, federal departments, regulatory
bodies/colleges, educators and others on key nursing issues. Additionally, Leigh
represents the Government of Canada at public forums, both within and outside
of Canada. Leigh is committed to advancing the nursing profession in Canada to
ensure equitable access to safe, quality care for all.
Support the Gala
We are seeking sponsors for the 2026 Gala. There are many ways to support us including tickets for award winners. This a great way to support and encourage nurses and nursing students.
For more information on sponsorship contact info@rnfoo.org
SPONSOR NOW
We are thrilled to welcome the Karen Kain School of the Arts choir which is made up of students from Grades 6–8. These students have volunteered their time to perform at this event and are thrilled to be part of it.
Karen Kain School of the Arts is an arts-integrated school in Toronto, where students engage in learning through the arts across all subject areas. They are passionate about creative expression and bring that enthusiasm into everything they do.
Our choir members are especially excited for this opportunity and are proud to share their love of music with you today.
GIFT CARD GRAB BAGS
We will live auction collections of gift cards again this year. If you have gift cards for business in Ontario or online, please contact info@rnfoo.org
RECEIVE A TAX RECEIPT FOR YOUR DONATION
If you provide a receipt for the purchase of the gift card OR if the value of the card is clearly marked on the card, RNFOO will issue a donation receipt. Donation receipts cannot be provided if the value is not on the card and there is no purchase receipt.
2026 Silent Auction
THE 2026 Silent Auction will be offered in person at the Gala venue. If you would like to donate items to the auction,
please contact info@rnfoo.org
Popular items are sports or event tickets, jewelry, artwork, electronics, home decor and accessories.
RECEIVE A TAX RECEIPT FOR YOUR DONATION
A donation receipt can be issued for items donated as long as there is a purchase receipt or value clearly displayed (such as gift cards). However, donation receipts cannot be issued for services.
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors:
| Thanks to our auction donors: | |||
| Guild Festival Theatre | Nurse Achieve | Costco | Tim Hortons |
| ONA | The National Ballet of Canada | Old Spaghetti Factory | The Keg |
| Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Ana Pascos- Portrait Arts | Haunted Walk of Toronto | Markham Museum |
| Canada Tank Museum | Treetop Trekking | Imagine Cinema | Heather Jones |
| B’SPOKE Kitchen + Market | Michelle Simpson | Logan Tullet | Joline Brazeau |
| Pizzaville | Scarborough Guild Theatre | Scarborough Players | Scarborough Music Theatres |
| Niagara City Cruises | Mary Bawden | City Sightseeing Toronto | Scarborough Putting Edge |
| Janet Montague | First Stage Enterprises | Toronto Blue Jays | Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse |
| GoodLife Fitness | WeRPN | Escape Manor | Dr. Mike Daley |
| Holland Marsh Wineries | Sherida Chambera | Eugenia Orzea | Farah Khan |
| Maria Rugg | Air Canada | Ashley Mckeown | iFly Oakville |
