
The Butterfly Ball in Chicago, and other quintessentially springy events, will help usher in the new season of philanthropy.
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Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario Gala

The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario hosted its annual gala at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on April 20, and the innocent, whimsical nature of the fund-raiser's beneficiaries inspired the evening's vibe. Lounge furniture was asymmetrically positioned and sectioned off into areas that held pink, yellow, or purple rentals, and giant pinwheels hung overhead.
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The 20th Anniversary Daffodil Ball Benefitting the Canadian Cancer Society

Billed as the most successful cancer-related fund-raising gala in Canada, the Daffodil Ball on April 18 had a Great Gatsby theme that brought the 1920s to life at Windsor Station in Montreal. In the cocktail space, a living fountain twirled around slowly.
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