Annual Gala
The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Trust carries out a range of exciting fundraising events to support ongoing research and patient care at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre. Each year, our annual gala is the highlight. With more than 1000 sponsors and guests…a fabulous new theme each season…and a net of over $500,000…The Brain Trust’s annual spring gala fundraiser has blossomed into one of the hottest tickets on the Toronto party circuit! Proceeds from the gala support brain tumor research, and fund programs and services for brain tumor patients and their families at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Viva Las Vegas Gala 2007
The thrill, the lights, the glitz, the glamour, the excitement! It was a ‘High Stakes Happening’ at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on May 31, 2007 as 1,000 patrons came together to party and raise much-needed dollars for The Pencer Brain Tumor Centre. Our high roller haven featured a Vegas lounge where guests tried their luck at the tables for a chance to win cash and watched the spectacular floorshow by Cirque-style entertainers Hangtime Presents and musical performances from The Anita Rossi Band featuring ‘The King of Rock ‘n Roll’ and other Vegas impersonators. We are thrilled to report that our net proceeds for the evening exceeded our goal of $650,000 and will once again support brain tumor research and patient care at The Pencer Centre.
Wild Wild West Gala 2006
What a night!! On June 1st, 2006, over 900 patrons came out to Liberty Grand for a heel kickin', knee slappin' good time at Wild Wild West!! Undeniably, Toronto's Wildest Western Extravaganza, Wild Wild West featured a Coyote Ugly Style Saloon with 'hotter than hot' dancers on the bars; line dancing; gourmet BBQ fare, ice cold beer and mess hall; all new general store with a Western twist; 'Texas Hold Em' poker; virtual shooting gallery; live music by The Anita Rossi Band, Beverley Mahood & Lace and The Shania Show and much more- all in support of The Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital. All told, we raised over $500,000 in net proceeds and a great time was had by all!
Sparkle Gala 2005
Sparkle was an undeniable success! On June 2nd, 2005, over 900 guests were transported to a shimmering world of fun and fantasy at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto. The stunning Governors’ Room was transformed into a sparkling crystal palace where guests dined on gourmet fare, danced to the sounds of The Travolta’s and DJ Aristotle and browsed the all-new outdoor market of silent auction items. Net proceeds of $525,000, once again benefiting the patients and families at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital!
South Beach Gala 2004
On Thursday, May 27, 2004, The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Trust presented ‘South Beach’ at The Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, Exhibition Place in Toronto. The annual gala hosted a wall-to-wall crowd totaling 1,000 where guests reveled in a sexy and sophisticated night reminiscent of the famous destination in Miami Beach. Evening highlights included: An Art Deco-style bar & lounge, Latin music and dancing, Tapas-style food, a spectacular silent auction and many surprises along the way. The evening net over half a million dollars for research and patient care at The Pencer Centre.
Bell Bottom Bash Gala 2003
On May 29th, 2003, The Brain Trust hosted a ‘Let Your Hair Down’, funky 70’s party, featuring go-go dancers, live disco music, retro cuisine, exciting silent and live auctions, and other fun surprises. Over 850 guests, clad in their favorite 1970’s gear, helped us net $750,000 (which included an anonymous one time cash donation of $350,000) for treatment and support services at The Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital!