These Bones Will Be Rocking

On Saturday, December 6, 2008, the ROM, in the Dinosaur exhibit, will host the 26th Mistletoe Ball in support of The Herbie Fund, a lifeline to seriously ill children who are in need and have nowhere else to turn.

This event remains The Herbie Fund’s largest fundraising affair. A mainstay of the “fundraising circuit” this glamorous event, designed and operated by volunteers and generous donations, will feature live music, a delectable dinner and a very exclusive silent auction.

“This event raises over $400,000 annually with all proceeds going to The Herbie Fund at The Hospital for Sick Children, according to Helene Korn, Gala Co-chair.” “Each year of the last 25 years our volunteer teams have worked as they did this year, beginning in March, to provide our patrons with a enchanting kick off to the holiday season, that provides children in need with life-saving and live-altering surgery”

The event details are:

When: Saturday December 6, 2008
Where: ROM Dinosaur Exhibit
Time: 6:00 Reception and Silent Auction
Dinner: 7:00 Dinner and Dancing

The Herbie Fund, started in 1979, by Paul and Gina Godfrey, has helped more than over 600 children from 88 countries. The number of children helped each year depends entirely on the funds raised by Operation Herbie. These funds are depleted in order to help as many children as possible receive the necessary life saving and life altering medical procedures not available to them.

“What makes this celebratory event a stand out for the holiday season is the generosity and leadership of our volunteers and sponsors; because of them, every dollar donated will help children internationally to survive and thrive”, stated Gina Godfrey founder of Operation Herbie.
The Hospital for Sick Children, affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada's most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children's health in the country. Its mission is to provide the best in family-centred, compassionate care, to lead in scientific and clinical advancement, and to prepare the next generation of leaders in child health.

For more information, please contact:

Helene Korn
Operation Herbie’s Mistletoe Ball and Silent Auction, Co-Chair
helene.korn@rogers.com

Gina Godfrey
Founder Operation Herbie
ginagodfrey@rogers.com

Mary Donohue
416 564 2944
Maryd@dbtc.ca
Volunteer Operation Herbie

Vicky Bravermen
The Hospital for Sick ChildrenTel: (416) 813-6380
Vivien.Glencross@sickkidsfoundation.com

At the Event please address questions to: Gina Godfrey or Helene Korn

Silent auction items revealed!

The silent auction is always a highlight of the Mistletoe Ball. Below is a selection of some of the auction items that will be available this year. Stay tuned for additions to the list in the coming weeks!

• Fallsview Casino Resort Getaway Package - one night stay in a suite with breakfast and dinner


• Four Seasons Rendezvous in Yorkville – one night stay in a suite with dinner for two at Truffles


• Marriot - weekend stay for two in a bi-level suite with breakfast


• Park Hyatt - one night stay with Stillwater Spa massage


• Delawana Inn Family Getaway -2 nights for spring and fall next year for a family of four (two adults and two kids fifteen and under)


• Strand of black pearls


• Guitar signed by Billy Talent


• Burberry Golf Tote Bag

Our Sponsors in Action

Sponsors from the Mistletoe have opportunities to assist Operation Herbie throughout the year, here are some of our favorite pictures of our sponsors, Scotia Bank 

These pictures were taken on Herbie Day which was held on the front lawn of The Hospital for Sick Children, last June. 

Citytv broadcast on-location throughout the day in order to draw attention to the Herbie Fund, and to encourage our community to make donations in support of this fund. Thanks to the effort of Gord and Citytv, Herbie Fund was an incredible success raising $260,000 over the last two years. Gord and Citytv have chosen to continue their commitment to the Herbie Fund by once again signing on as our title sponsor for the third annual Citytv Herbie Day

Scotia donated considerable resources for the project and as you can see the staff not only helped us, the charity, but also had a great day in the sun!

The Mistletoe Ball - December 6, 2008 - at the ROM

Mistletoe Ball and Silent Auction
Location: Royal Ontario Museum 
Date: December 6th, 2008

The Mistletoe Ball is Operation Herbie's largest fundraising event. This years glamorous evening will be held within the Michael Lee Chin Crystal building at the Royal Ontario Museum. Enjoy live entertainment, culinary cuisine and celebrate life while truly "Making A World of Difference" for so many children in need.

This event raises over $400,000 annually with all proceeds going to The Herbie Fund at The Hospital for Sick Children. This evening is guaranteed to provide a festive beginning to the holiday season while providing children in need with life-saving and life-altering surgery. 

See pictures from last year!

National Post - January 19, 2008

Toronto Sun - December 23, 2007

For More information 

To participate in any of the events listed below, please call The Operation Herbie Events Hotline at 416.813.7812 or to find out more information please e-mail us at operation.herbie@sickkidsfoundation.com.