polar bear gala

The annual event takes place at the luxurious Four Seasons hotel in Toronto. The evening included speeches from PBI founders, guests were able to partake in one-of-a-kind live auction items and dance the night away to a energetic live performances by Canadian rock-alt band The Arkells, America’s Got Talent Stars: Pia Toscano, Ruben Studdard & Billy Gilman

about the event

The Annual Polar Bear Affair is produced for Polar Bear International. The only conservation initiative in the world that exclusively supports polar bears and the protection of their dwindling habitat. The initiative invites and seeks to provide education on how to take action and advocate for a stable climate.

Photos courtesy of George Pinmentel 

The Greatest Gateway

about the event

In 2018, more than 700 donors gathered under the Big Top in Chicago to raise funds at the Greatest Gateway charitable event. The night opened with a show-stopping performance, featuring hits from the critically acclaimed film, The Greatest Showman. Boasting a cast of over 50 entertainers, singers, dancers and novelty performers, guests were treated to the magic of the circus. Guests were also entertained by musical legend and 16 time Grammy Award nominee Brian McKnight, 11 year old, America’s Got Talent’s finalist Angelica Hale, Universal recording artist Fernando Varela, International five-piece acoustic party band The London Essentials, American Idol finalist Pia Toscano, Electrifying pianist William Joseph, International virtuoso violinist Caroline Campbelland the Montreal Rhapsody Orchestra to close out the evening.

Photos courtesy of Bob & Dawn Davis.

Gateway to OZ for Cancer Research

Mandell Entertainment produced the 2017 Gateway to Cancer. All guests had to do was click their heels three times to be transported and immersed in the wonderful world of OZ. Guests were treated to a fantastical evening, from a re-created production of the Wizard of OZ, to a spectacular auction, a magical culinary experience, and Emerald City worthy entertainment, including Earth Wind and Fire, Pia Toscano, Matteo Bocelli, Billy Gilman, Laura Breton and Letitia Frye; America’s foremost auctioneer.

about the event

 The Gateway charity funds Phase I and Phase II cancer clinical trials at leading research institutions. Since 1991, funds raised have supported more than 170 cancer clinical trials at leading institutions worldwide. Gateway is focused on shaping a world in which a cancer diagnosis is no longer feared.

Photos courtesy of Bob & Dawn Davis.