We're still buzzing from the incredible energy and support at our 2024 Thrive Youth Anti-Gala! Held at the Steam Whistle Brewery in the heart of Toronto on October 30th, 2024, it was truly a night to remember. From the moment the doors opened the place was filled with laughter, connection, and a shared passion for empowering youth.
We were so honoured to celebrate four incredible young leaders who received this year’s Thrive Youth Leadership Awards: Maya Hatamiaghdam, Gabriel Hodgins, Maya Quiroz-Pham, and Ira Zlomynoha. Hearing their stories of resilience and determination onstage was truly inspiring, and we're so grateful to our sponsors HUB International Canada, Northbridge Insurance, Intact Prestige, and RBC for presenting these awards.
We’re also over the moon to extend a huge congrats to our very first Thrive Northbridge Alumni Changemaker Award winner, Nayab Malik – seeing our alumni thrive and make a difference in the world is what it's all about! Nayab shared her story on stage at the event, with the award presented by Silvy Wright, CEO of Northbridge Financial Corporation.
The whole night was a whirlwind of amazing experiences. Guests grooved to the irresistible beats of Soular, sipped on the delicious Zubsky Punch courtesy of Zuber & Company, and explored a ton of interactive activations. We're talking sushi rolling, mandala painting, a drumming circle, upcycled art, improv comedy, graffiti art... even a 360-degree photo booth! It was incredible to see everyone connecting, creating, and having a blast.
But most importantly, thanks to our guests and supporters’ generosity, we raised a phenomenal $535,000 to support Thrive Youth programs! This means we can continue to empower even more young people to discover their potential and build bright futures.
We are deeply grateful to our Signature sponsor HUB International Canada, along with our incredible cohort of VIP, Bold, Courageous, and Brave sponsors who believe in the power of the next generation of young leaders.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who made this night possible. To our amazing sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees – your belief in our mission means the world to us and to the youth we serve.
This is just the beginning! We're fired up and ready to keep building a brighter, more inclusive future for all young people. Stay tuned for what's next – we can't wait to share it with you!
P.S. Want to relive the magic or see what you missed? Check out the full gallery of event photos here. 📸
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