Fundraiser
Brad Marchand coaches Nova Scotia youth team for grieving friend
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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand took a leave from his NHL team to serve as guest coach for a Halifax under-18 hockey squad, supporting longtime friend JP MacCallum after the death of his 10-year-old daughter from cancer. The Wednesday night game at the Halifax Forum doubled as a fundraiser for the family, drawing over 1,000 attendees. Marchand, a co-owner of the team, missed a Panthers game but plans to return Saturday.
Chaka Khan will be presented with the Vanguard Award at the second annual Black Women in Music Dinner on June 12. The event will also honor Kelly Rowland, Fatima Robinson and others while raising funds for breast cancer care. It is scheduled for the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles.
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Country artists gathered at TopGolf in Las Vegas on Friday night for a fundraiser marking the 20th anniversary of the Academy of Country Music's Lifting Lives charity.
The Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua is bringing back its annual Chef & Sip Challenge fundraiser on March 8. Local chefs and beverage makers will compete in tastings at Hotel Canandaigua, with proceeds supporting community projects. Advance tickets are available for $40 per person.
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A fundraiser in Tokyo is raising funds for communities in Jamaica recovering from Hurricane Melissa. Organized by Gordon Higgins, the event blends art, drag performances, and Jamaican cuisine to aid marginalized groups.