Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario applauds the heart and commitment of the volunteer organizing committee, chefs, presenters and attendees to ease the burden and find a cure through Parkinson's research.More than 270 people gathered in one of Toronto's gracious, historic homes on November 1, 2009 for the second biennial Porridge for Parkinson's event with the promise that "there is no better way to spend your morning." With over $45,000 in net proceeds going to research through Parkinson Society Canada, the morning was indeed well spent! This year's breakfast tasting welcomed four of Toronto's most celebrated chefs: Jamie Kennedy (Jamie Kennedy Kitchens), Joanne Yolles (Scaramouche), Martin Kouprie (Pangaea Restaurant), and Donna Dooher (Mildred Pierce Group). The chefs prepared porridge dishes and other breakfast treats for guests to taste.
Notable guests included fashion journalist Jeanne Beker as MC; CBC Radio 1 Metro Morning host, Andy Barrie who shared his experiences as a person living with Parkinson's; Michelle Leslie, CTV, Bill Coulter, Global TV and newsman Robert Fisher of CBC Radio One, 99.1FM who welcomed the guests. Guests participated in the breakfast-themed Silent Auction, bidding on such items as Wake Up in Cuba, Hunt Club Morning Tee-Off and a wide assortment of "Breakfast Bling" donated by sponsors.
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