October 13, 2012

Publication title: The Brampton News, vol. -, Iss. -, pg. –
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Sarah McLachlan to perform Osler benefit concert

World-class Grammy and Juno award-winning vocal legend Sarah McLachlan will takethe stage at the Rose Theatre in Brampton on Saturday, November 3 to perform for donors, staff, supporters and friends of William Osler Health System (Osler).

Tickets for this exclusive benefit concert are 97% sold out, though great seats are still available for the show. Ticketsare $200 each and include the 90-minute performance, a wine and hors d’oeuvre reception, and a live auction that will provide concert-goers with the opportunity to bid on an acoustic guitar donated by Long and McQuade. The winner will have the guitar signed and delivered personally by Sarah McLachlan.

The concert will benefit Osler redevelopment projects including the new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (targeted for completion in 2015-16), the revitalization and renewal of Etobicoke General Hospital and ongoing equipment needs at Brampton Civic Hospital.

“Osler Foundation is very pleased to be hosting this intimate, elegant evening and to be bringing a world-class performer like Sarah McLachlan to The Rose Theatre in support of safe and compassionate care at Osler hospitals,” said Ken Mayhew, President and CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation. “McLachlan’s musical performance will provide a tremendous boost to health care in this community by supporting Osler’s exciting redevelopment and renewal projects.”

This black-tie optional event will conclude Osler’s week-long milestone anniversary celebrations. During the concert, a special presentation will commemorate Osler’s legacy of care with an eye to the bright future of each hospital.

Tickets are limited but can still be purchased by calling the ticket hotline at 905-494-6556 or by emailing Nicole.hand@williamoslerhs.ca. Reserved seating is on a first come, first served basis.

The presenting sponsor of the Sarah McLachlan concert is Metrus Development Inc. and event co-chairs are Francesco Policaro, Policaro Automotive Family and Margaret Whitwell, District Vice President, Brampton/Vaughan CIBC. Sponsorship packages are still available. More information is available by visiting the Osler Foundation website at www.oslerfoundation.org.