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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, November 6, 2013 | 14 Gatsby Gala benefits JDRF research into diabetes by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff Appleby College will travel back in time to the Roaring Twenties Nov. 7 for the second annual Starlight Soirée gala benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). "Attending the Gatsby Gala will support JDRF and help fund a cure for Type 1 diabetes (T1D) as we support the 300,000 families diagnosed in Canada alone," said Seana O'Neill, JDRF regional manager for south central Ontario. "We are celebrating the JDRF and Oakville/ Mississauga community residents with a local gala that we look forward to building on each year with the incredible supporters we have." Etalk host Devon Soltendieck will MC the gala at the 540 Lakeshore Rd. W. school campus, which will include cocktails, local restaurant tasting stations, silent and live auctions, and music from the Jazz Age. Live auction items will include a private dinner for eight, two rounds of golf at the Rocky Crest and Lake Joseph golf courses and accommodation for four at Sherwood Resort in Muskoka, among other items. Australian company Macquarie Private Wealth is lead sponsor for the gala and has do- November 15 -17 Careport Centre, Hamilton (corner of Aberdeen & Longwood) Fri: 12pm-8pm, Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 10am-5pm Australia's Macquarie Private Wealth is lead sponsor for the Gatsby Gala and a Roo will go to bidders or donors of $100-$10,000 donations. | submitted photo nated 100 `Roo' stuffed kangaroos to be handed out to bidders or donors pledging $100-$10,000. Last year's inaugural event saw 110 attendees and raised $110,000 for diabetes research. This year, O'Neill says organizers are expecting 175 guests and hope to match last year's fundraising. All proceeds will go towards the JDRF and its Canadian Clinical Trial Network, which focuses on testing and research to advance the technologies in managing and caring for T1D and eventually curing the disease. The JDRF's fundraising activities, which include runs, bike rides and galas, raise approximately $25 million a year. Canada is also a part of JDRF International, which spends about $140 million per year on T1D research in 40 countries around the world. Individual tickets cost $100, with a $45 tax receipt per ticket, while a Friends of JDRF ticket package -- new this year -- costs $1,000 and includes 10 tickets and two bonus tickets, a $450 tax receipt and logo acknowledgement in the evening's program guide. Tickets for the evening, which runs from 7-11 p.m., can be purchased online at www.starlightsoiree.com, or by contacting Laura Ciccarelli at 905-608-8067, ext. 223 or lciccarelli@jdrf.ca. Shopping EntertainingTips HolidayDécor VisitwithSanta `Tis the season for giving! We are collecting mittens and hats at the door for donation to a local charity. Service, Selection, and Savings! Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm VR & 55-200mm VR Lens Kit BONUS Photo/Video Tripod and 16GB SDHC Memory Card! A $100 value. Hat & Mitten Donation $ A DIVISION OF Admission $5 · 289-337- 8002 · thechristmasshow.ca ROTARY CLUB OF STONEY CREEK 699 99 WEBCODE: NIKKIT457 To find one of our 33 locations near you, visit www.henrys.com/stores Quantities limited. Prices and offers in Henry's Service, Selection, and Savings Flyer is valid from November 6 to November 17, 2013. TheChristmasShow Christmas_Show Mauve Friday is Coming. Black Friday will never be the same.