If you haven't heard about Dil Gala before - then let me introduce you to a very special and memorable evening happening every year - for the last 6 years here in Calgary being put together by the DIL Walk Foundation.
DIL Walk Foundation - DO IT for LIFE (DIL) WALK - is a not-for-profit, community-driven brainchild being run by the committee of volunteers, standing for Wellness, Access, Linkages, and Knowledge. In order for these values to be
met, the DIL Walk Foundation has partnered with the University of Calgary to establish a Heart Research Chair to concentrate efforts on heart research, the very first Research Chair of its kind globally.
And here, the biggest kudos go to a wonderful couple Calgary's cardiologist Dr. Anmol S. Kapoor and his wife, dietitian - Raman Kapoor. They wanted to support the community by encouraging people to start thinking of their health and the annual DIL Gala is a celebration of local efforts to let this vision shine and truly make a difference in the city of Calgary, and not only.
One of the biggest accomplishments of DWF is surely supporting the CHARM Clinic, Alberta’s only outpatient chronic disease clinic. The CHARM Clinic is a
leader in heart failure care in the community that is actively engaged in ongoing clinical research. Over 320 hospital stays have been prevented since its conception, adding up to an average of 3200 “bed days” saved by the clinic alone. This unique initiative frees up a hospital bed for other Albertans, and uses community support to run as this is not a government-supported program.
What the charitable nature of the DIL organization means is that 100% of the funds go directly towards furthering medical and research necessities in community of Calgary (which I love!)
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This year DIL Gala was held in the heart of downtown Calgary, in a beautiful Hyatt Regency Calgary. Over 500 guests arrived in style to a beautifully decorated ballroom , being welcomed by the glass of champagne, and exposed to many attractions planned for the evening, including specially prepared by the Hyatt's Executive Chef dinner, silent&live auctions, one of a kind entertainment and... luxury Italian cars thanks to Ferrari of Alberta.
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What a pleasure it was for me to be a part of this year Gala again (and for the last 2.5 years), getting a chance to emcee this wonderful event (this year along with my lovely co-emcee Austyn - who was absolutely amazing to work with, meaning way more funny than I was. PS. He is a comedian.)
And what was one of the most memorable moments of the night - for sure the presentation of 100.000$ cheque to the University of Calgary Faculty of Nursing department.
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Posing with more RED in the background - beautiful Ferrari from Ferrari of Alberta
With lovely Raman Kapoor - Co-Founder of DIL Walk Foundation
Congratulations to my friends, Raman and Anmol and the DIL Walk Foundation members for marking another successful year of amazing work highlighted by the beautiful Engine2Engine Gala. Thank you for letting me be a part of this year event and all activations related with it.
My special Thank You to Hyatt Regency Calgary for wonderful hospitality (and all surprises in my hotel room!); to RoseDeLuxe for beautiful roses; to Ruffino for always adding more sparkles to everything I do:-); to Finesse Desserts for lovely, sweet surprise (you have to check them out if you love French Patisserie as they make one of the best "sweets" in the city!!); to Vivier Skin for helping me getting my skin&body ready for the Big Night (and afterwards!!!).
Lovely welcome from Hyatt Regency Calgary
Sweet surprise from Finesse Desserts
Beautiful roses from RoseDeLuxe
Beautiful (and caring!) gift for any hostess !
Skin&body care from Vivier
Sincere Thank You to @ModaBellaYYC for my beautiful red gown; @shopbjewelled for the gorgeous jewelry and adding even more sparkle:-); @uptownnailboutique for always taking care of my nails and making them look just perfect for the special events!; @glam_and_beyond for my beautiful makeup; and @jamie_yyc from PurpleChromeHair for amazing work on my hair!!
And of course- to Pierre-Luc Cormier Photography for beautiful -as always - work!
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I felt truly special and grateful!
Thank You!!
