The Alison De Silva Red Tie Affair

April 12, 2008 marks the first annual Alison De Silva Red Tie Affair, a charity gala in honour of the late Alison De Silva and in support of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Our goal for this inaugural event is to raise $25, 000 to be used towards research and care for children with intestinal failures.

All proceeds from the gala will support The GIFT program. The Group for the Improvement of Intestinal Function and Treatment (GIFT) was co-ordinated by Dr. Paul Wales, a neonatal and paediatric surgeon. The only program of its kind in Canada, GIFT’s mandate is to improve the clinical care of patients with intestinal failure and create new knowledge through clinical and basic science research. It was Alison’s hope to raise money for this program, a program from which she herself benefited.

SickKids is one of the largest paediatric academic health science centres in the world with an international reputation for excellence in healthcare, research and education. By supporting The Alison De Silva Red Tie Affair, you will be:

• Supporting the GIFT program, the only program of its kind in Canada
• Aligning yourself with one of the top paediatric centres and children’s charities in the world
• Playing an integral role in improving patient care and fighting disease in Canada

On behalf of the children and families who are served by SickKids, we thank you in advance for your generous support. If you require any further information or have any questions, please contact:

Caroline De Silva
Public Affairs, SickKids Foundation
(416) 898-4361
caroline.desilva@sickkidsfoundation.com

Support Letter from Sick Kids Foundation