In the City: Toronto’s Top Ten Event

Join theSceneinTO and other Torontonians for a dose of inspiration this Thursday. The Top Ten Event, taking place Thursday, May 9 at the Winter Garden Theatre (189 Yonge St.), will feature ten speakers who will each share the “one thing you should know before you die”, based on their area of expertise. The Top Ten Event aims to raise money and awareness for Autism Ontario, while giving audiences an inspiring night out.

The list of speakers include (listed alphabetically, by last name):

·         Olivia Chow (Member of Parliament and former Toronto city councillor)

·         Bruce Cox (Executive Director, Greenpeace Canada)

·         Lieutenant-General the Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire (Senator and author of They Fight Like   Soldiers, They Die like Children)

·         Hilary Farr (International home designer and co-host of Love it or List it)

·         Ron James (Gemini award-winning comedian and host of The Ron James Show)

·         Linda Lundström (fashion designer and Order of Ontario recipient)

·         Deepa Mehta (Genie award-winning film director and screenwriter)

·         Rose Reisman (health and wellness expert and author of Choose It and Lose It)

·         Alison Smith (CBC News correspondent and host of CBC Radio’s The World at Six)

·         Wes Williams, aka. Maestro Fresh Wes (Canadian rapper, record producer and actor)

The Top Ten Event takes place on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winter Garden Theatre (189 Yonge St.). Tickets from $45 to $65 are available online at Ticketmaster.  

And just for our Sceners, enter ROCKIT upon check-out to receive a 10% discount!

Autism Ontario is the leading source of information and referral on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the province, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. This year marks Autism Ontario’s 40^th year providing advocacy and support to individuals and families affected by ASD. Autism is a neurological condition that effects brain development in about 1% of the population, or 1 in 94 children. Children and adults show a wide range of behavioural challenges stemming from difficulty with communication, managing anxiety, dealing with change and understanding social situations. Autism Ontario works to ensure every individual with an ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society. Proceeds from this event will be used to support various programs run throughout the 26 chapters in Ontario, mostly staffed by parents and volunteers.