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CTV News
10 hours ago
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- CTV News
Reynolds appears at SickKids' 150th birthday community party in downtown Toronto, vows to ‘do anything for them'
Ryan Reynolds vowed that he would continue supporting the Hospital for Sick Children at its large community party in downtown Toronto on Saturday to celebrate its 150th birthday. The Canadian actor was one of the many special guests at the party held at Nathan Phillips Square. During his remarks, Reynolds called SickKids Foundation his second family. 'I genuinely will do anything for them. I mean, I'll do a video for any kid, anytime. I don't care how many there are, a day, a week,' Reynolds said. 'That's what I do and it's the best part of my job.' The Deadpool actor has been involved in several campaigns for the hospital, including his annual ugly sweater fundraiser. Reynolds credited nine-year-old Grace Bowen, whom he met over a decade ago during an event in Toronto. 'I had this platform. It was amazing. I was very lucky to have it, but I didn't do much with it. And Grace is the one who really changed that,' he said. 'She woke me up.' Grace was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and died in 2015. Reynolds described her as having 'some kind of magic wind' and an 'X-factor.' 'She changed my life in a lot of ways,' Reynolds said. 'I thought from that moment on, as long as I live, I will never say no to any kid who's battling something, dragging some kind of rock up the hill and back over and over again, and dealing with it,' he added. In April, SickKids displayed 150 balloon sculptures commemorating significant milestones throughout its history. One of those balloons marks Grace's story. The parents of Grace were at the community party and introduced Reynolds, saying they have a powerful relationship with the actor, having met him over a decade ago. 'He's become our friend and obviously a massive ambassador for our cause and the hospital and the foundation, and we couldn't be more thankful,' Greg Bowen said. Canadian hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser, who also met Grace at the same event as Reynolds over a decade ago, remembered the nine-year-old. 'Grace has changed and saved so many lives,' said Wickenheiser, who was wearing Grace's pin at the community party. Saturday's party, which featured live performances, buskers, face painting, and the unveiling of the SickKids hot air balloon, was the culmination of the hospital's 150th birthday festivities. SickKids CEO Dr. Ronald Cohn hopes that the hospital will continue to provide a safety net for families and children, especially those with complex medical conditions who have nowhere else to turn. 'We take that responsibility really seriously to be the safe haven for the children who have no other place to go,' Cohn said.
CTV News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Reynolds appears at SickKids' 150th birthday community party in downtown Toronto, vows to ‘do anything for them'
Ryan Reynolds vowed that he would continue supporting the Hospital for Sick Children at its large community party in downtown Toronto on Saturday to celebrate its 150th birthday. The Canadian actor was one of the many special guests at the party held at Nathan Phillips Square. During his remarks, Reynolds called SickKids Foundation his second family. 'I genuinely will do anything for them. I mean, I'll do a video for any kid, anytime. I don't care how many there are, a day, a week,' Reynolds said. 'That's what I do and it's the best part of my job.' The Deadpool actor has been involved in several campaigns for the hospital, including his annual ugly sweater fundraiser. Reynolds credited nine-year-old Grace Bowen, whom he met over a decade ago during an event in Toronto. 'I had this platform. It was amazing. I was very lucky to have it, but I didn't do much with it. And Grace is the one who really changed that,' he said. 'She woke me up.' Grace was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and died in 2015. Reynolds described her as having 'some kind of magic wind' and an 'X-factor.' 'She changed my life in a lot of ways,' Reynolds said. 'I thought from that moment on, as long as I live, I will never say no to any kid who's battling something, dragging some kind of rock up the hill and back over and over again, and dealing with it,' he added. In April, SickKids displayed 150 balloon sculptures commemorating significant milestones throughout its history. One of those balloons marks Grace's story. The parents of Grace were at the community party and introduced Reynolds, saying they have a powerful relationship with the actor, having met him over a decade ago. 'He's become our friend and obviously a massive ambassador for our cause and the hospital and the foundation, and we couldn't be more thankful,' Greg Bowen said. Canadian hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser, who also met Grace at the same event as Reynolds over a decade ago, remembered the nine-year-old. 'Grace has changed and saved so many lives,' said Wickenheiser, who was wearing Grace's pin at the community party. Saturday's party, which featured live performances, buskers, face painting, and the unveiling of the SickKids hot air balloon, was the culmination of the hospital's 150th birthday festivities. SickKids CEO Dr. Ronald Cohn hopes that the hospital will continue to provide a safety net for families and children, especially those with complex medical conditions who have nowhere else to turn. 'We take that responsibility really seriously to be the safe haven for the children who have no other place to go,' Cohn said.
Associated Press
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Charitable Intentions Inspire Charitable Results at REVEL
REVEL'S Charity Carnaval in 2025 Will Support SickKids Foundation NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 10, 2025 / / -- The REVEL Charity Carnaval has become a unique, annual tradition, hosted by REVEL REALTY INC. in support of charitable causes close to the heart of the communities it serves. Implemented six years ago in place of brokerage award acknowledgements, and to support the vision that 'giving back to the community you serve as a real estate representative is the ultimate reward,' The Charity Carnaval began first as a Charity Gala, before evolving into a Festival type event that reflects the colourful personality of the REVEL REALTY INC. brokerage. Last year's event featured an impressive dinner extravaganza of fine cuisine and evening delicacies, while the entertainment festivities staged live performances from The Madhatters and The Mandevilles, paving the way for a surprise appearance by the one and only DJ Fizza. This year's event will take the festivities a step further, evolving once again into a multi-faceted social celebration imprinted with a flamboyant, carnaval theme, and scheduled for June 6, 2025 at the Central Niagara Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake. To say that REVEL is excited to host this charitable event is an understatement. The entire brokerage comes together in preparation for REVEL's annual charity offering, combining talents and REVELutionary ideas to one-up the previous year's reputation. As a result of these creative renderings, and riding the wave of REVEL'S 'celebratory' culture across all business fronts, this annual event has grown immensely in popularity, beyond the brokerage's wildest expectations, from increased donations and sponsorships, to pre-reserved ticket sales and requests for tables once the official date has been released. To date, REVEL has raised over $500,000 from such events, and continues to raise the bar from year to year with the anticipation of surpassing last year's efforts. In the charitable spirit of the good causes REVEL elects to help, the REVEL Charity Carnaval Committee this year has organized a one of a kind social event that inspires the values of giving but also offers incredible cuisine, extraordinary entertainment, live music, dancing, and a dazzling buzz of positive energy to what is always a memorable evening. In this capacity, REVEL openly invites local and provincial sponsors, as well as donors, to contribute a partnering brand presence and collaborative commitment to the occasion. Businesses are catered to and promoted by REVEL to its provincial network of offices and agents who continue to expand REVEL's influence throughout the province and beyond. In this capacity, REVEL believes it is expanding its family by discovering common charitable interests among its associates. Supporting SickKids Foundation is an honour for REVEL, and founders Ryan and Nicki Serravalle. The progressive vision of SickKids Foundation combined with REVEL's own progressive vision for charity are destined to create a magical evening that will impact the lives of many children under the care and devotion of SickKids Foundation. If you would like to learn more about this special event, please visit for more information. Dean Serravalle REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage 2892412984 ext. email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
