NOFCC Gold Soirée 2026

Going Gold for Northern Ontario families

Join Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer for the 7th Annual NOFCC Gold Soirée, an elegant evening of community, entertainment, and purpose in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, NOFCC will gather at the United Steelworkers Hall and Conference Centre in Greater Sudbury for a gold-inspired celebration in support of families across Northern Ontario. With only 300 tickets available, this signature event brings together community leaders, businesses, sponsors, volunteers, and compassionate supporters who believe no Northern Ontario family should face childhood cancer alone.

NOFCC serves families across Ontario’s vast “P” postal code region. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, families often travel hundreds of kilometres for treatment, creating emotional, financial, and practical challenges. Funds raised through the Gold Soirée help NOFCC provide support for travel, accommodations, groceries, essential household expenses, and emotional care so families can focus on their child’s treatment and well-being.

What to expect

Guests will enjoy a luxurious evening featuring a sit-down supper, live entertainment, special guests, auctions, raffles, and meaningful opportunities to support NOFCC families.

• Joe Bowen, the legendary voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as emcee
• Live entertainment from Saving Grace: Celebrating Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• Harp guitarist Jamie Dupuis & Emma McDaniels
• Psychic Medium Jay Lane
• DJ Jackie, also known as Bassline Jack
• Silent and live auctions and raffles
• More exciting performances to be announced

Tickets

Tickets are limited and are expected to sell quickly.

• Early bird tickets: $150 per ticket until May 31
• Early bird table of 8: $1,200 until May 31
• Regular tickets: $200 per ticket
• Tables: Limited tables of 4, 6, and 8 are available
• Tickets on sale: July 1
• Availability: Only 300 tickets available

To reserve tickets, please call 705.586.3229 or email info@nofcc.ca.

Sponsorship opportunities

The Gold Soirée is one of NOFCC’s signature fundraising events, and sponsorship plays a vital role in making the evening possible. Sponsors receive meaningful visibility and recognition while directly supporting children and families navigating one of life’s most difficult journeys.

A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, including major event sponsorships, entertainment and hospitality sponsorships, auction and wine donor opportunities, and program advertising.

View the 2026 NOFCC Sponsorship Package (PDF). For sponsorship questions, please email info@nofcc.ca.

Available sponsorship categories

• Gold Sponsor
• Silver Sponsor
• Bronze Sponsor
• Event Sponsor
• Band Sponsor
• Buffet Sponsor
• Wine Sponsor
• Auction Donors
• Wine Donors
• Program Sponsors

7^th Annual Gold Soirée Committee

• Brittany Zacerkowny
  Gold Soirée Committee Chair
  bzacerkowny@gmail.com
• Dayna Caruso
  Gold Soirée Committee Member / Executive Director
  dayna.caruso@nofcc.ca
• Candy Beatty
  Gold Soirée Committee Member / Program & Event Coordinator
  office@nofcc.ca
• Veronyk Zinn
  Gold Soirée Committee Member
  vzinn@tutordoctor.org
• Melanie Moreira
  Gold Soirée Committee Member
  melaniemoreira1111@gmail.com
• Rosalind Russell
  Gold Soirée Committee Member
  russellrosalind01@gmail.com
• Tara Dumais
  Gold Soirée Committee Member
  tara.dumais@cambriancollege.com
• Melissa Cotesta
  Gold Soirée Committee Member / NOFCC Board Member
  melissacotesta@hotmail.com

Together, we can turn gold into hope

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and supporters, last year’s Gold Soirée raised just over $88,000 for NOFCC families. With your support, the 2026 Gold Soirée can make an even greater impact for children and families across Northern Ontario.

Whether you attend, sponsor, donate, volunteer, or help spread the word, your involvement helps NOFCC continue providing practical and emotional support when families need it most.

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