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Annual Giggle Gala
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Chimo Hotel - Mackenzie Room
1199 Joseph Cyr St, Ottawa (across from St. Laurent Shopping Centre)
Cocktails: 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00PM
Tickets $65/person (includes a $25 tax receipt)

Our signature event is back! Come join us for a evening filled with laughter and surprises! This year's comedy show is courtesy of Absolute Comedy, and features Geoff MacKay, Pierre Brault, and Scott McMann. We have amazing silent auction items, as well as door and raffle prizes. We are grateful to our many sponsors, including Via Rail Canada, Ben Babelowsky, and Tim Hortons.

Advance tickets can now be purchased at 613.447.0728 or online through PayPal. Please note that you do not need a PayPal account to use this service. You must however provide us with your name and complete mailing address in order for us to issue you a tax receipt. When you purchase your ticket electronically, your name will be automatically added to the guest list at the door.

To learn more about the Gala, listen to Kim Sullivan's (Boom 99.7FM) radio interview with Amanda George here.

News
May 2011 – This year's Really Big Book Sale was a resounding success! Our thanks go out to those who donated books, purchased books, or simply came out to help. Your generosity helped us raise just over $1600.

December 2010 – A huge thank you goes out to the students and staff at Convent Glen Catholic School for their continued support. On October 29th, Mrs. Mindorff and her students held their Hallowe'en Bake Sale and served up a variety of delicious cookies, brownies, and cupcakes. The class was very proud to present the Foundation with a cheque for $750. You guys totally rock!

June 2010 – The directors extend their heartfelt thanks to Gratien Proulx Building Materials, Inc of Ottawa for donating the proceeds of their annual golf tournament to One Boy One Van Foundation. The company's gift of $8200 is our largest single donation to date, and will directly assist special-needs children in the Ottawa region.

February 2010 – The directors also wish to thank Kathleen Ladelpha, proprietress of Paparazzi Original Couture, for selecting OBOVF as the recipient of proceeds from the "Faces, Finance, and Fashion Fundraiser". The evening which featured guest speakers, raffle items, and a fashion show, raised close to $400.

Online Tidbits
Orleans Star/East Ottawa Star, October 2009

Orleans Star/East Ottawa Star, June 2009

Orleans Star/East Ottawa Star, November 2008

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