Porridge for Parkinson’s TO
Porridge for Parkinson’s® is an elegant morning fundraising event that features a brunch prepared and served by top Toronto chefs, a brunch-themed silent auction, and special guest speakers. The first Porridge for Parkinson’s breakfast in Toronto was held in 2009 and has now become a biennial event. Together, we have raised over $1 million in net proceeds, thanks to hundreds of sponsors, donors, guests, volunteers, and of course, our chefs!
The proceeds from our events fund groundbreaking research into the cause and cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Since 2019, funds have been directed to the Parkinson’s Research Excellence Fund at the Edmond J Safra Program, at Krembil Brain Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, UHN.
Organizing Committee
We are a dedicated group of volunteers, passionate about good food and raising money for Parkinson’s research.
If you’re interested in becoming involved, please email us porridgeforparkinsons@hotmail.com
2021 Co-Chairs: Adrienne Anderson and Jennifer Cerny
2021 Committee
Peggy Ahearn
Adrienne Anderson
Julie Bordignon
Jennifer Cerny
Natalie Evans
Melissa Florence
Debi Perna
Sharon Rattner
Shelli Schwartz
Beth Sulman
Deb Voorheis
Joanne Yolles
2019 Committee
Adrienne Anderson (Co-Chair), Julie Bordignon, Barb Cerny, Jennifer Cerny (Co-Chair), Debi Perna, Sharon Rattner, Shelli Schwartz, Beth Sulman, Deb Voorheis, and Joanne Yolles.
Past Committee Members
Marsha Baillie, Beverly Biderman, Nuria Bronfman, Barb Cerny, Susan Chapman, Jean Crawford, Elizabeth Deacon, Emily Deacon, Shannon Elliott, Hannah Etlin-Stein, Gill Evans, Melanie Fallis, Jenny Ginder, Valerie Harris, Wendy Hill, Susan Jackson Craig, Susan Kates, Sheila Knox, Rosemary Little Jeffares, Monica Martin, Shawn Martin, Lisa Mills, Lauren Sheffield, Pamela Stevens, Barbara Vari, Barbara Walsh, Donna Walsh, and Brent Zacks.
Sponsorship opportunities offered
Please contact us about corporate or individual sponsorships. The 2021 Organizing Committee would love to hear from you. We offer sponsors and supporters lots of creative ways to support Parkinson’s research and get engaged in Porridge for Parkinson’s Toronto events.
If you’re interested in becoming involved, please email us porridgeforparkinsons@hotmail.com
Recent Updates
Support Porridge for Parkinson’s Toronto in 2021
Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and donations support the Parkinson’s Research Excellence Fund at the Edmond J. Safra Program at Krembil Brain Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, UHN.
2021 Organizing Committee
We are in the process of designing a fall event that will raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research.
Catching up with Harry McMurtry
Harry McMurtry, Porridge for Parkinson’s 2015 guest speaker, completed a fundraising walk from his home in New York City to his hometown of Toronto.
A Tour of the UHN PD Research Facilities
Check out Dr. Fasano’s video explainer on CRANIA’s new gait analysis lab and how it is uses immersive lab technology to help patients with Parkinson’s disease.
2019 Highlights
The 2019 brunch featured celebrity chefs and special guests from media and medicine. The proceeds are supporting groundbreaking research into the cause and cure for Parkinson’s Disease.