Pumpkins & Pearls Gala

Our first annual Pumpkins & Pearls Gala was a great success!

Together we raised $22,000 in support of the Bradford Out Of The Cold Cafe & A Hand Up Clothing Room. 


In December 2022 local photographer and philanthropist Cassidy Hilliard shared her vision to create 'The' event of the year in support of WOW Living's programs and offered to lead the team effort. 


Some of the highlights from the evening included horse drawn carriage rides, a live dessert auction and announcement from Mayor James Leduc donating $1,000 to kick off the fundraising efforts. We had over 100 silent auction items donated from our Bradford community that helped us raise over $10,000. 


Highlight video of the Gala


An extra special thank you to our fundraising committee who worked tirelessly for months leading up to the event:

Cassidy Hilliard

Jacquie Ridout

Erin Tamburello

Nina Webber

Rosi Martin

Shirley Norman

Dina Andrez

  • Sponsors

    We were blown away by the support that our local businesses community provided. 

    Sponsorships included

    5 Diamond $1,600

    5 Gold $1,400

    8 Silver $1,000

    8 Bronze $800

    Unlimited Copper $500

    Here are a list of all of the companies that contributed


    Diamond Sponsors

    1. Dracup Insurance Brokers Limited

    2. Simcoe County Airport Services

    3. Harbour House Grill

    4. Cooks Bay Marina

    5. Town of BWG

    Gold Sponsors

    1. Eye Candy Ads

    2. Lanno Torelli LLP

    3. Marciano Beckenstien LLP

    4. Torrejon Financial - the Co-operators

    Silver Sponsors

    1. Jessica Harcourt - Century 21

    2. Perfect Sealing

    Bronze Sponsors

    1. DCL Woodworking Ltd

    2. Isagenix - Doreen Pennell

    3. Beeton Family Dentistry

  • Live

    Dessert Auction

    Caterer Michelle Olivera baked 25 delicious desserts as her way of giving back to the Out Of The Cold Cafe community that offered her support during a challenging time in her life. Gala guests participated in a live auction to bid for the desserts of their choice. Together we raised $3,000 from the desserts! 

  • Venue

    The Chestnut Creek venue was stunning. There were horse drawn carriage rides, outdoor pizza ovens, bonfires, lawn games, and a beautiful rustic barn setting. 

    The cool fall air and sunshine put people in the mood to dance and enjoy the night.