Scrubs in the City fundraiser for SickKids was held again at Evergreen Brickworks. It is the 15^th year of this event, and approximately 900 attended, with a record-breaking $800,000 raised.  This year’s theme was London’s Calling and the dress code was Posh or Punk.

Event Co-Chairs were Lucinda Kogan and Molly Fitzpatrick.  The décor was done in the colours of the Union Jack, with typical British food including Fish and Chips, as well as curry.  There was pool soccer, a Spice Girls mock troupe, performances by The Mockers (a Beatles style band) and tartan everywhere.

Committee members for Scrubs in the City

An exclusive silent auction was available to guests and non-guest alike including luxury one-of-a-kind items such as a Mulberry Kite Tote in Midnight Haircalf, a 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring and an 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet from Mark Lash, or Two night’s accommodation in an Owner’s Suite at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Total value of auction and draw prizes was over $120,000.

In addition to Co-Chairs Lucinda and Molly, committee members included Romelia Diaz-Dilawri, Glenn Dixon, Laryssa Fatt, Sylvia Mantella, Caroline Newall, Suzanne Rogers and Sara Smyth. Co-Presenting Sponsors included Mantella Corporation and TD Bank.

Spice Girls cover/mock band!

Tartan was spotted everywhere and more than one female guest dressed up as the Duchess of Cambridge.  Spotted in the crowd was Ted Garrard, President and CEO, SickKids Foundation, TV host Cheryl Hickey and several key socialites.

Key sponsors who bought lounges included Ben Sherman, BMO Capital Markets Burgundy Asset Management, Burgundy Asset Management, Dilawri Foundation, Fairmont Hotels & Resort, Honeywell, I.D.A. Pharmacy, Primary Capital, Reprodux, RIO Insurance Brokers Royal Home Improvements, Royal Home Improvements, Sionna Investment Managers and Sprott Wealth.

Committee member Suzanne Rogers (l) with author T. U. Dawood (r)

All funds raised contribute to a 3T MRI machine at SickKids. Quieter, faster, bigger, and more powerful, it will make the MRI experience less stressful for kids and family. SickKids is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to improving children’s health and home to Canada’s largest, hospital-based child health research institute, caring for more than 100,000 patients every year.

Next year’s theme is Marrakesh.

Image credits: George Pimentel