SWEET TOOTH: More than 300 dental professionals got their groove on at the ’60s-themed Toothfairy Gala, sponsored by Scotiabank and presented by the B.C. Dental Association. More than $100,000 was raised at the 14th edition, which saw 10 cakes and yours truly auctioned off in support of UBC Dentistry’s community programs. The gala also honoured industry leaders, including Drs. David Jones, Peter Kearney, Robert Malcolm, Mark Spurr, Candace Woodman, Bruce Blasberg, David Christie, Wolfgang Schwieger and Donald MacFarlane. Scotiabank’s Patty Scrase was cited with the prestigious President’s Award for her support of the profession.
CONTINUED SUCCESS: Co-chairs of the 2014 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala — Doug Chiu, Jonathan Lai and Linda Wong — saw another $532,000 raised at its marquee fundraiser. More than 800 guests filed into the Westin Bayshore for the dinner and concert in support of services and programs at S.U.C.C.E.S.S., one of the largest social service providers in B.C. The party also honoured the foundation’s past chair and society co-founder Maggie Ip.
DANCE PARTY: Founded in 1986, Kinesis Dance continues to push the envelope of modern dance through innovative choreography with multimedia, text, design and original musical composition. Led by founder and artistic director Paraskevas Terezakis, the company fronted its signature soiree, Kitchen Decadance. Several hundred supporters packed the Miele Showroom on Smithe for the evening of fine wine, food and dance. Terezakis’ partner — Denis Blais executive chef of Capilano Golf and Country Club — fronted the kitchen party that raised around $30,000.
