Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Spring/Summer 2005 | Page 7

NEWS 12th annual toddle for tots The 12th Annual Toddle for Tots will once again be sponsored by Subaru Canada, Inc. This is the signature fundraising event for Toronto’s Ronald McDonald House, a “home away from home” for out-of-town families whose children are receiving specialized medical care for serious illness in Toronto. Toddle for Tots is truly a story of kids helping kids. On Saturday, September 24, 2005, over 2,000 children and their families will spend an amazing, fun-filled day on a Fundraising Safari through the Toronto Zoo, tracking down animals and participating in games at every station. Children are asked to collect pledges for their efforts in completing the Toddle Safari Map. After proving to be a tremendous hit with children and adults alike at last year’s event, world renowned children’s author and storyteller Robert Munsch will return as a special guest this year. Subaru Canada, Inc. is pleased to be the presenting sponsor for their sixth Toddle for Tots. With the help of Subaru’s generous support, over $450,000 has been raised for Toronto’s Ronald McDonald House. Together, we are making a difference! Visit the Toronto Ronald McDonald House online at www.rmhtoronto.org for more information on the House and its services. there’s horsepower, then there’s HORSEPOWER! Last September, Subaru Canada, Inc. participated in the Tournament of Champions equestrian event to raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. The Tournament of Champions plays host to Canada’s top equestrian show jumping athletes as they compete towards the coveted title of “Canada Cup Champion.” During the event, many of the riders took a break to take part in The Subaru Celebrity Ride ‘n’ Drive, which pitted a turbocharged Subaru Legacy 2.5GT against four-footed athletes with a different kind of horsepower. Celebrity drivers including Camilla Scott, David Perry, Art Hindle, Dale Hawerchuk and Mark Dailey were paired with Grand Prix show jumpers and their horses. In this team event, celebrity drivers first negotiated a course in the car, followed closely by their Grand Prix team member who jumped a course and then hopped in the car for a turn behind the wheel. In the end, the father-son team of Randy and Keean White scored the fastest time with the team of newscaster Mark Dailey and the “Flying Frenchman,” Yann Candele, coming in a close second. Most importantly, the Subaru Celebrity Ride ‘n’ Drive raised over $50,000 for the Children’s Wish Foundation. For information about the upcoming 2005 Tournament of Champions, visit www.tournamentofchampions.ca. The event will take place in Palgrave, Ontario, from September 21st – 26th. 7