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June 27, 2018
Starlight Children’s Foundation’s Gala
Starlight Children’s Foundation’s Gala

In April, Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada held its 23rd annual gala inside the ballroom at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The event, which featured the theme of “Fly Me to the Moon,” was decorated with starry decor and included activities such as a flavored oxygen bar, an outer space-theme photo booth, and a silent auction.

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