Saturday, May 10, 2025
The Automotive Building, Exhibition Place
A world of thanks to the sponsors, guests and volunteers who made this year’s Laughter is the Best Medicine gala the most successful to date.
Comedians Sebastian Maniscalco, Martha Chaves and Will Arnett answered our call, leaving the crowd in stitches (the good kind). Eyes watered, sides hurt! Fortunately, healthcare teams were standing by.
At the end of the evening, $3.4 million was raised to support Michael Garron Hospital. Over and above this, we celebrated a total $9.4 million in visionary gifts from our outstanding donors.
Generosity looks good on you. And it goes a long way to bring expert care and compassion to East Toronto and its surrounding areas. Proceeds help address our hospital’s areas of greatest need. Funds raised also support the purchase of vital medical equipment while advancing community-based research and innovative solutions that benefit patients in our community and further afield.
Our gratitude to everyone who made time to laugh with us.
Great care inspired by community
At Michael Garron Hospital, we care for people during the most significant and challenging moments in their lives: from the birth of a child to the death of a loved one, and everything in between.
Our hospital serves 400,000 people in East Toronto, one of Canada’s most diverse communities, as well as people throughout the city who seek our skills and expertise. We treat each person who comes through our doors like a neighbour and we’ve done so for nearly 100 years.
EVENT GALLERY
See photos from our Laughter is the Best Medicine galas below.
We can’t wait to laugh with you. Thank you for considering a sponsorship in support of a healthier East Toronto. For questions, media inquiries or more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Mary Cranston
Vice-President, Annual, Events & Operations
@email
416-458-5460
Michael Garron Hospital Foundation
825 Coxwell Avenue, Office G1-203
Toronto, ON M4C 3E7
Charitable registration no. 11925 9448 RR0001
