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May 26, 2023

Cocktails and Comedy in Support of Sight-Saving Research

Image is of the Comic Vision 2023 official logo with text that states, "comic vision: cocktail edition, Toronto. Fighting Blindness Canada."

This year, Fighting Blindness Canada’s beloved Comic Vision Toronto fundraising event, fused spirits and side-splitting comedy into an unforgettable evening in support of advancing sight-saving research. Held at the historic Concert Hall in Toronto on Thursday, May 11, 2023, attendees enjoyed a sold-out night of curated cocktails, premium auction items, and an outstanding comedy line-up of Canadian talent.

We are delighted to share that the event raised over $170,000 in support of our mission to fund the best and most promising vision research for blinding eye diseases.

We are tremendously grateful to everyone who attended and donated. We could not have done it without you!

Watch our highlights video and view our image gallery to relive the fun.

Image is of audience members and a close-up of a woman laughing during a stand-up routine during Comic Vision.
Image is of three event attendees seated, smiling for the camera, and holding beverages at Comic Vision.
Image is of two women smiling wearing specialty glasses during the on-off glasses game held during Comic Vision.
Group is of three event attendees, standing and smiling for the camera.
Image is of a woman participating in the Comic Vision auction while smiling for the camera.
Image is of close-up of audience members smiling during presentations held at Comic Vision.
Image is of 2 event attendees being served at the food station by a waiter.
Image is of three Comic Vision event attendees. They are standing and smiling holding. One person is holding a beverage.
Image is of a row of contestants on stage for the final main round of Comic Vision's on-off glasses game.
Image is of two final contestants of the on-off game, on stage for the final winning round at Comic Vision. Their backs are facing on-and-other.
Image is of a group of young women smiling and laughing while particpating in the auction. They are standing around the auction item bidding cards.
Image is of 4 event attendees, smiling for the camera while standing and holding beverages.
Image is of 2 event attendees smiling for the camera, closely to one and other, while holding beverages.
Image is of event attendees in a booth at the comic vision event. They are smiling for the camera with bottle service and glassware in front of them.
Image is of three event attendees taking a selfie of themselves. They are smiling and standing.
Image is of 6 people smiling for the camera at Comic Vision.
Image is of guest speaker, Adam Brown with family members.
Image is of audience members and a close-up of a woman laughing during a stand-up routine during Comic Vision.
Image is of three event attendees seated, smiling for the camera, and holding beverages at Comic Vision.
Image is of two women smiling wearing specialty glasses during the on-off glasses game held during Comic Vision.
Group is of three event attendees, standing and smiling for the camera.
Image is of a woman participating in the Comic Vision auction while smiling for the camera.
Image is of close-up of audience members smiling during presentations held at Comic Vision.
Image is of 2 event attendees being served at the food station by a waiter.
Image is of three Comic Vision event attendees. They are standing and smiling holding. One person is holding a beverage.
Image is of a row of contestants on stage for the final main round of Comic Vision's on-off glasses game.
Image is of two final contestants of the on-off game, on stage for the final winning round at Comic Vision. Their backs are facing on-and-other.
Image is of a group of young women smiling and laughing while particpating in the auction. They are standing around the auction item bidding cards.
Image is of 4 event attendees, smiling for the camera while standing and holding beverages.
Image is of 2 event attendees smiling for the camera, closely to one and other, while holding beverages.
Image is of event attendees in a booth at the comic vision event. They are smiling for the camera with bottle service and glassware in front of them.
Image is of three event attendees taking a selfie of themselves. They are smiling and standing.
Image is of 6 people smiling for the camera at Comic Vision.
Image is of guest speaker, Adam Brown with family members.

Comedy and Community

Thank you to our event host, comedian and writer, Greg Eckler, for a flawless evening, followed by a hilarious line-up featuring comedians Jeff Tseng, Anjelica Scannura, Rob Pue, and George Westerholm.

We also heard from viral content creator, advocate, and vision loss community member, Adam Brown. Adam joined us on stage to share his experience living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and his commitment and passion for building awareness.

Image is of host, Greg Eckler on stage.
Host Greg Eckler
Image is of comedy performer, Jeff Tseng.
Comedian Jeff Tseng
Image is of comedian performer, Anjelica Scannura.
Comedian Anjelica Scannura
Image is of guest speaker and community member, Adam Brown.
Guest Speaker Adam Brown
Image is of comedian Rob Pue.
Comedian Rob Pue
Image is of comedy performer, George Westerholm.
Comedian George Westerholm
Image is of host, Greg Eckler on stage.
Image is of comedy performer, Jeff Tseng.
Image is of comedian performer, Anjelica Scannura.
Image is of guest speaker and community member, Adam Brown.
Image is of comedian Rob Pue.
Image is of comedy performer, George Westerholm.

Luxury Auction

Our donors always go above and beyond to support our mission, and this year was no exception! In addition to vintage sports memorabilia, designer luggage, stunning art, and more, we auctioned one of two fabulous vacation get-a-ways.

Thank you to Bochner Eye Institute for donating a one-week stay in the beautiful Landings Resort and Spa in St. Lucia.

Thank you to Peter Kertes and Eva Shea for donating a 2-week stay in a gorgeous private residence in Jacó, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Congratulations to our lucky bidders, Pal Shalu, Rod da Silva, Rita Capone, and Penny Boundy!

Image is of the sponsor sight indicating, sirius XM, Roche, Bochner Eye Institute, Novartis, Heathbridge Capital Management LTD.,
Image is of sponsor table, Roche.
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Image is of sponsor guest table.
Image is of sponsor sign indicating Pizzaville with an FBC and Pizzaville staff member smiling next to the sign.
Image is of the sponsor sight indicating, sirius XM, Roche, Bochner Eye Institute, Novartis, Heathbridge Capital Management LTD.,
Image is of sponsor table, Roche.
Image is of a sponsor table
Image is of sponsor guest table.
Image is of sponsor sign indicating Pizzaville with an FBC and Pizzaville staff member smiling next to the sign.

Thank You!

A special thank you to our incredible partners who helped make Comic Vision Toronto possible: Sirius XM, Roche, Novartis, Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd., and Bochner Eye Institute.

And thank you to our signature cocktail sponsor Maverick Distillery Limited, to Pizzaville, for our intermission pizza break, and to Air Canada Foundation for providing prizing in our live auction.

Finally, thank you to Fighting Blindness Canada’s Comic Vision Co-founders, Ann Morrison and Meg Soper for bringing to life an opportunity to support our mission, while building hope through laughter.

Thank you again to everyone who joined us in Toronto. We look forward to sharing the laughter again on October 26, 2023 in Vancouver!

Tickets on sale soon at Comic Vision Vancouver.

If you are unable to join us this year but would still love to give, donate online or by phone at 416-360-4200, extension 229.

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