The 10th Annual Black Tie Bingo gala, presented by Emond Harnden, dazzled at Ottawa’s Infinity Convention Centre, raising $100,000 for Bruyère Health. More than 450 business and community leaders attended this elegant evening.
Guests enjoyed exciting bingo rounds with prizes including a VIP night to see Jim Cuddy, a diamond ring, and a tropical cruise. The Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters Association contributed a generous $10,000 to support Bruyère’s mission. Gala committee chair Joanne Kudakiewicz, also vice-chair of Bruyère Health, played a key role in the event’s success.
A highlight was Julie Picciano winning a week-long stay at Grand Isle Resort in Exuma, Bahamas, with airfare donated by WCPD and Desjardins Financial Security.
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For Ginger Bertrand, some of her earliest childhood memories in Ottawa are centred around healthcare. “I grew up across the street from what was originally the General Hospital,” she explains,
Proceeds will fund specialized equipment, enhancing Bruyère’s ability to provide high-quality, compassionate patient care. Since 2014, Black Tie Bingo has raised more than $480,000 for patient care.
