Well over 150 members of Canada’s alternative investment industry and broader financial community gathered at Baro Restaurant on Thursday, 2 November for the 14th Annual HFC Toronto Benefit – a special fundraising gala organised by Hedge Funds Care Canada/Help for Children.
To date, HFC Canada has raised more than CAD1.6 million and has provided 57 grants in support of organisations that are committed to the protection and healing of children. All proceeds raised from the gala will go to support local and national charities dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse.
This year, HFC Canada distributed CAD132,000 in four grants to Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, East Metro Youth Services, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto and St. Stephen’s Community House and will continue to provide support to many others.
“We are overwhelmed and tremendously grateful for the ongoing generous support of the investment community, which has assisted front-line organisations in their critical efforts to combat child abuse and neglect,” says HFCC President and Director Corey Goldman (pictured). “It’s a remarkable testament to the generosity of those in the Canadian financial services community, and the alternative investment industry in particular.”
“The response and support of the Canadian hedge fund and broader investment management industry is incredible,” says Chelsey Wiggins, Director, Arrow Capital Management, and Justin Krieger from Barometer Capital Management, who served as this year’s event co-chairs. “It was a wonderful night that would not have been possible without the incredible support and generosity of our sponsors, including lead sponsor Citco Canada as well as Scotia Capital, Picton Mahoney Asset Management, Deloitte Canada, Ninepoint Partners and many others.”
