On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, our community came together in Toronto for Rise’s largest-ever fundraising event: Rise & Thrive. Through the generous support of attendees, sponsors, and donors from Toronto and beyond, we raised more than $300,000! These critical funds will enable us to reach and empower more individuals with mental health and addiction challenges to thrive through entrepreneurship. This incredible support will build small businesses across Canada while helping people to improve their well-being. In short, it will transform lives. 

We thank everyone who raised a hand during the live auction, bought tickets, and donated to make Rise & Thrive a success. 

We are grateful to our fabulous emcee, Genevieve Roch-Decter, our brilliant keynote speaker, Dr. Diane McIntosh, and all the fantastic vendors in our Client Marketplace for creating an exciting, informative and inspiring evening.

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We also want to thank the Rise & Thrive event committee for their vision and dedication to shaping this event and for expanding our community’s reach to diverse new supporters and partners. We’d also like to recognize the Savoy-Pitfield Family, whose deep commitment to Rise & Thrive helped take it to new heights. 

Finally, to our sponsors: Thank you. 

We look forward to seeing you at the next Rise & Thrive!