Thank You MS Society!

For the past couple of years, the good people at the MS Society of Canada have graciously invited me to be their Emcee for their annual Gala.

The Gala itself celebrates, honours and commemorates those who have made unthinkable sacrifices and for others who have illustrated an unfathomable amount of determination and perseverence over the past year and in some cases, decades!

I've been supporting the MS Society, raising funds for many years. I became involved when I learned that a close family member was diagnosed with the disease. This family member, who will remain nameless, is a tough, smart and tenacious person with a compassionate soul. We were heart-broken to learn of the news but we knew that if anyone could fight it, it would be this person.

I decided to take action. I began to collect funds from friends and colleagues and can proudly say I've raised a few thousand in hopes of finding an eventual cure for a disease that affects millions of people from all walks of life, from all countries. Hundreds of thousands affected are from Canada, as MS, in some circles, is considered to be 'Canada's disease'.

My commitment to the cause was renewed on a larger scale in 2006 when I became a morning Talk Show Host at a local television station just east of Toronto. It was there that I raised awareness of the importance of learning and doing more about MS via the Media. Television, it seems can play a huge role in gaining further awareness to this ailment and can certainly motivate people to give and share in the fight to end MS.

Of course, a word about MS wouldn't be complete without mentioning the work of Dr. Zamboni who recently announced a cure may be closer than we think, if not already upon us. Although his breakthrough has received mixed reactions, many are seeking his treatment and pushing for it to be implemented and more readily accessible sooner than later. Click this link to learn more about Dr. Zamboni and his breakthrough that's making many both excited and skeptical.

We hope a cure is very near. Many believe we're already on the cure's doorstep and that the door is about to be smashed in. Regardless, I feel honoured and thoroughly enjoy doing my part. I thank the MS Society for the opportunity to be part of a truly exciting and inspirational night each year and hope to be part of it again next year. By then, let's hope that a cure is acknowledged, implemented, accessible and affordable.

For more information about the MS Society and how you can give, please visit www.mssociety.ca.

Together, we will end MS!

Chef Steve Sandiford, great guy, very intense and committed to excellence!

I remember this day very well. It was a cold and miserable spring day. The kind of day where one would step into a bar, have a couple of drinks and make a few new friends. The kind of day where one would hit the Blockbuster, rent a couple of movies, and call it a day.

But get in my car and drive 30 minutes north of the City is what I had to do. So I went. And after meeting Chef Steve Sandiford and sampling some of his delicious food, I forgot all about the rain and the cold.

Great guy, fantastic Chef. He's been doing this for over 20 years and his plethora of experience is illustrated in every meal he prepares. Enjoy the video!!