By Shael Gelfand
CMDA May 4th Gala Not To Be Missed!
(Calgary) – The CMDA Western team, under the dynamic leadership of CMDA Western Region Director Sharon Fraiman is already hard at work planning for the annual spring fund-raising gala. “ We’re calling it CMDA’s Magical Garden Gala and I’m so excited about this year’s event on May 4th,” says Fraiman, adding, “It’s going to be a spectacular evening with fantastic food, lively entertainment, captivating speakers and many opportunities to support CMDA.”
Don Schapira, who was born in Israel and now living in Calgary will be the Gala Emcee. Schapira is an international speaker advocating for Israel throughout Canada and around the world. “Like so many of us, my family has been directly impacted by the attack on October 7,” says Schapira. “It’s so important that we give back, and supporting CMDA is one of the best things we can do for the people in Israel. Let’s all make a commitment”
Sharon Fraiman always brings some unique performers to every gala and this year is no exception. Israeli Mentalist Nevo Abutbul, touted as the youngest mentalist in the world, will demonstrate his unique talents in a most entertaining way. At just 17 he was a finalist on Israel’s Got Talent, a cast member of “Hadshot-Hboker-CH12, a professional mind reader- preforming all over the world, a lecturer about dream fulfillment and host the podcast Lead-it.
The Gala will also feature a very special performance by pianist Dr. Thomas Yu. Dr. Yu has been recognized as one of the world’s most accomplished amateur musicians and has performed with orchestras and symphonies from South Africa to Paris and Calgary.
An important part of the Gala will be updating guests on the situation on the ground in Israel and guests will get the latest from Keynote speaker Uri Shacham, MDA’s Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, and MDA’s liaison to the Red Cross/Red Crescent. A trained paramedic who has responded to attacks throughout Israel and to disasters around the world, Mr. Shacham plays a critical role in israel’s international relief efforts and was among the first medical responders to arrive in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010.
Ticket for the Gala which features a Kosher reception and dinner cost $180 and there are some tremendous sponsorship opportunities as well. “Every year the community shows its support for CMDA with hundreds attending our gala, but the need in Israel has never been greater.” Says Sharon Fraiman, adding, “MDA volunteers and staff continue to put their lives on the line insuring emergency medical services are just minutes away for every Israeli. Our support helps by providing the ambulances, medi-scooters, and medical equipment so the pros can do their jobs.”
This year an EV First Responders was generously donated by Lenny Shapiro in memory of Dr. Fanny Wedro Z”L.
For tickets and for more information about CMDA’s Magical Garden Gala please contact Sharon Fraiman ,Western Regional Director And Major Gifts.
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Tel: 587-435-5808 E-mail: sfraiman@cmdai.org
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