More than 450 real estate industry professionals and suppliers gathered for the 2016 Canadian Real Estate Industry Reception on November 30, at The Antler Room, beneath the Loose Moose bar and restaurant in downtown Toronto.

The annual event, which has been operating for several years now, has become an established, must-attend evening for real estate peers to network and share ideas. This year, attendees enjoyed another fun night of food, beverages and door prizes.

The Canadian Real Estate Industry Reception selected Cam’s Kids Foundation as its chosen charity for 2016. This non-profit organization is dedicated to creating awareness and empowering youth to learn how to manage or overcome their anxiety.

Cam’s Kids Foundations was started by Gord Hicks, president and chief executive officer, Americas, Brookfield GIS, in honour of his son, Cameron Hicks (Cam) who also lived with anxiety. Cam passed away in 2014 from a fatal car accident. His legacy of love and kindness lives on through this foundation.

The industry evening raised $3620 for the charity through sponsorships and funds from a 50/50 draw.

“On behalf of Cam’s Kids Foundation, I would like to thank the industry for their generous contribution, helping us achieve our mission of ‘Supporting Youth Struggling with Anxiety,’” says Hicks.

Plans are now underway for the 2017 reception, which will be shared with the industry once confirmed. Thank you to the 2016 Canadian Real Estate Reception sponsors whose generous support made this event possible.

Photo: Chuck Nervick, senior vice-president of MediaEdge Communications, presents a $2500 check to Gord Hicks. An additional $1120 was raised through a 50/50 draw.