Oprah Winfrey and Goldie Hawn Join Star-Studded Roster For The David Foster 30th Anniversary Miracle Gala & Concert

By: Oct. 12, 2017
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The stars will be out in Vancouver for the David Foster Foundation 30th Anniversary Miracle Gala & Concert, as guests including Oprah Winfrey, Goldie Hawn and many more gather at the Rogers Arena (800 Griffiths Way) on Saturday, October 21st to help raise funds for families undergoing life-saving paediatric organ transplants. For the past 30 years, the David Foster Foundation has supported the non-medical expenses of more than 1,100 Canadian families. Each year, in support of the Foundation, the Miracle Gala Concert brings celebrity friends from around the world together for an unforgettable evening filled with remarkable performances and surprise guests, all curated by Foster.

Celebrity guests in attendance at the 30th Anniversary Miracle Gala & Concert include: Oprah Winfrey, Steven Tyler, Goldie Hawn, DR. PHIL McGraw, Jay Leno, Bo Derek, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Tenors, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, Tommy Haas, Matteo Bocelli, Ben Mulroney, Brian & Mila Mulroney, Ruben Studdard, Pia Toscano, Laura Bretan, Jim Treliving, Terry David Mulligan, Russ & Paris Courtnall, Geoff Courtnall, MICHAELA Pereira, Trevor Linden, Melissa Peterman, Rick Hansen, Shelea Frazier, Caroline Campbell and William Joseph.

Concert tickets, ranging from $49 to $119, are still available through Ticketmaster.

About the David Foster Foundation 30th Anniversary Miracle Gala & Concert
The 30th Anniversary Miracle Gala is presented by Parq Vancouver, a new entertainment destination in the heart of downtown Vancouver's energetic entertainment district. Parq Vancouver is home to the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver and a first-to-market Autograph Collection Hotel, the DOUGLAS.

30th Anniversary Gala Partners:

  • Presenting Partner: Parq Vancouver
  • In Partnership: TELUS, Aquilini Group, and WestJet
  • Luxury Sponsor: Bedat & Co.
  • Red Carpet Sponsors: Boston Pizza, S.G. Cunningham Limited, Bonnie & John Buhler
  • Media Partners: Canada Wide Media Ltd., Global Television, PostMedia
  • Invitations & Graphic Design: PALETTERA
  • Wine Sponsor: Inniskillin
  • Craft Beer Sponsor: Bomber Brewing
  • Liquor Sponsors: Nutrl Vodka & Tempo Gin


About the David Foster Foundation
David Foster is a proud Canadian, Recipient of the Order of Canada, Officer of the Order of Canada, 50-time nominee and 16-time Grammy Award winner (including three for Producer of the Year),three-time Oscar nominee, Golden Globe winner, JUNO Award winner, Emmy Award winner and has the distinguished honour to have his star on both the Canadian and Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is the man behind the biggest hits, with more than half a billion records sold. In 2015, the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria recognized Foster as their Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year

Foster launched the David Foster Foundation in his hometown of Victoria in 1986. Across Canada, the David Foster Foundation financially supports families for all non-medical expenses while their children are undergoing lifesaving organ transplants. Thanks to its annual fundraising efforts and the generous support of national partners like TELUS, WestJet, Aird & Berlis, LLP, Honda Canada Foundation, OUTFRONT Media Canada, and Schnitzer families receive support for expenses incurred when travelling away from their homes to be with their child during transplant.

In 2014, the Slaight Family Foundation, Newton Glassman Foundation in partnership with Catalyst Capital Group Inc., Jim & Sandi Treliving, and Tan Sri Dr. Francis Yeoh joined TELUS as the Foundation's $1 million Life Legacy members.

The Foundation also promotes organ donor awareness and registration in both Canada and the United States. For more information, visit www.davidfosterfoundation.com.



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