May 14, 2019
THE Toronto International Boat Show announced that total funds raised at the 2019 January Preview Day was $30,571.31 and is supporting children’s charities, helping kids find calmer waters.
Those boaters and supporters that attend Preview Day, preview and shop the show and get to be the first to take advantage of the best deals of the season!
Funds are equally divided between 3 charities. The Partners are:
Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Ontario Sailing Access Boom Program
CNIB Lake Joseph Centre
Preview Day, January 2019 was the 20th Anniversary of this worthwhile event. Over the course of 20 years, TIBS has raised more than $865,000 for initiatives that are close to the hearts of the boating community.
Mark your calendar for next year’s Preview Day – Friday, January 17, 2020
Pictured from left to right:
Barb Mrozek, Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
Glenn Lethbridge, Ontario Sailing
Samah Chowdhury, CNIB Lake Joseph Centre
Cynthia Hare, Toronto Boat Show
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