Canadian Institute of Child Health Hosts 14th Annual Crayons & Cravats Gala

Nov. 1, 2011 - PRLog -- Canadian Institute of Child Health
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Canadian Institute of Child Health Hosts 14th Annual Crayons & Cravats Gala

Ottawa, ON – 14 November, 2011 – Ottawa’s Canadian Institute of Child Health is celebrating National Child Day by hosting the 14th annual  Crayons & Cravats Gala. The group will be honoring two exceptional individuals who have been amazing advocates for child development, health and education. Andre Picard and Joan Gullen will be receiving the 2011 National Child Day award and 2011 CICH Leadership award, respectively. The gala will be held on November 14th, from 5.30pm to 9.30pm, at the Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon Street North in Ottawa.

The Crayons & Cravats Gala is an evening filled with laughter, joy and inspiration. The dinner event will include a delectable dinner, a performance by the Cross Town Youth Chorus, award presentations and a silent auction.

The Crayons & Cravats Gala is held to honor the basic human rights of children, to recognize the people that dedicate themselves to furthering the well-being of children, and to raise child health awareness in the community.

Andre Picard will receive the National Child Day award for his exceptional reporting on health issues affecting children. Joan Gullen will receive the Leadership Award for her outstanding leadership contributing to the health and well-being of children in the Ottawa Region as an outreach social worker for the Family Service Centre of Ottawa. TD Canada Trust will receive the CICH Corporate Award for their broadly based programs supporting children’s health in Canada. The Dolly Parton Foundation of Canada’s Imagination Library will receive the Health Promotion and Innovation Award of Excellence for their remarkable program to promote literacy by sending participating children a book every month for 5 years at no cost to the family.

CICH is a national, charitable organization founded in 1977 to promote health and well being of all children and youth in Canada. The institute’s areas of focus are healthy child development, safe environments, monitoring child and youth well-being and advocating healthy pregnancies.  CICH is responsible for initiatives that led to the implementation of mandatory child car seats, bike helmets, and family presence in delivery rooms.

To support CICH, please join this fun and inspiring event:
Individual tickets: $125
Corporate table: $1,500

For additional information please contact Janice Sonnen, Executive Director CICH at 613.230.8838 ext. 223, or email: Jsonnen@cich.ca

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CICH is a national, charitable organization founded in 1977 to promote health and well being of all children in Canada. The institute’s areas of focus are healthy child development, safe environments, and monitoring child well-being.