2023 Brunch

Porridge for Parkinson’s 2023 was held at the Evergreen Brick Works on November 12.

The event drew over 500 guests and raised over $300,000 (net) for Parkinson’s research. Guest speakers included journalist Harry Forestell, Dr. Anthony Lang, Dr. Alfonso Fasani and emcee Jeanne Beker. We are grateful to our fabulous chefs, sponsors, guests, and committed volunteers.

Porridge for Parkinson's 2023

Special guests

Chef partners

Joanne Yolles
Jamie Kennedy
Donna Dooher
Kata Ambrus 
Sam Davis
Yoni Kamil
Sandra Katsiou
Toben Kochman
Paula Navarrete
Adrian Niman
Lindsay Klein

Maria Polotan
Akshitha Goud
Patti Robinson
Anthony Rose
Philip Walters

Speakers & Musicians

Harry Forestell 
Jeanne Beker (emcee)
Dr. Anthony Lang
Dr. Alfonso Fasano

FIFTH ELEMENT JAZZ
Nina Richmond
(vocals)

Ron Johnston
(bass)

Jack Gelbloom
(piano)

Glen Anderson
(drums)

Dave Coules
(tenor sax)

Supporting partners

Crank Coffee
Greenhouse Juice
The Honest Leaf
Quince Flowers

Living Luxe Magazine
Summers Pictures

The Printing House
The Printing and Promotion Group

Porridge for Parkinson's 2023

Generous sponsors

Thank you

Monica and Brad Martin in honour of Delphine Martin

The Sixty Three Foundation

Marsha and Aubrey Baillie, Emily Deacon, and Richard Carl in honour of Scott Deacon

The Hopscotch Foundation

 

 

Thank you

The Brown Family
The Family of John and Gay Evans

MAV Foundation
Jenny Ginder and
John Todd

Deb Voorheis
Sharon and Ron Baruch, Paradise Developments
LSD The Agency 
Barb Cerny + Anonymous

Thank you

Soup’s On
The Florence Family
Pamela Stevens
Ericka and Matt York
Arkin Furrow Estate Law LLP
Bayshore Healthcare

Genova Private Management
LIUNA Local 183
Brenda Clark
Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP
Jennifer Cerny

Porridge for Parkinson's 2023

Silent Auction Donors

Thank you

Art Gallery of Ontario
Bergo Designs
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Body Blitz Spa
Bonnie Stern
Camilla Wynne
Daphna Rabinovitch
David Youngson and Associates
Devora Zack
Fifth Element Jazz Quintet

Thank you

Forbes Wild Foods
Georg Jensen

Grape Witches
Grayscale Fine Portraits
Jamie Kennedy
Jellycat
Joanne Yolles
Kikkerland Designs
Lakefield Foodland
Mardi Michels
Mirvish
myWineCountry Concierge Team

Thank you

Nicholas Pearce Wines
Parallel Bros.
Quince Flowers

Royal Ontario Museum
Tarragon Theatre
The Giller Foundation
The Musical Stage Company
UHN Foundation
WestJet
Yoram Stecher