Scarlett Ball information

The Scarlett Ball is West Park Healthcare Centre’s annual gala. The Scarlett Ball is about changing lives by helping West Park’s patients overcome their health barriers after the onset of serious illness or injury. Since its debut in 2005, The Scarlett Ball has raised more than $2.5 million which has been directed to the priority areas of greatest need.

The 2009 Scarlett Ball guests returned to the roaring 20’s – an era of flamboyant flapper girls, the speakeasy, secret pass codes, and red hot jazz!   Many thanks to MC Roger Ashby of CHUM FM, Daniel Panetta for kicking the night off in style and No Strings Attached for helping us dance the night away!

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Testimonials

“…this year’s Scarlett Ball was absolutely spectacular!  I was so proud to be a part of the evening. My guests were blown away. You put on a world class gala!” ~ Laura Gaggi, President, Gaggi Media Communications Inc.

“In my opinion, it was the best one yet. Both the banquet and the after-dinner arrangements were superb and the entertainment was fantastic. Congratulations on putting on such a great event!” ~ Lino Luison, Vice President, Financial Partnerships, Enbridge Inc.

“What a great evening and such a successful one for you and West Park. Well done. I thought it was the best one yet and as they just keep getting better the buzz will continue to grow.” ~ Paddy Kress

“Saturday evening was a wonderful event, with good times had by all in attendance. Please pass along our congratulations to the Scarlett Ball Committee, which did a great job, and congratulations to everyone involved on the ‘raise’. I'm glad we could be a part of it.”~ Don Macintosh, Partner, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP

“… West Park did a fabulous job and should be proud of providing a fun and memorable evening, within an inviting atmosphere that supports such a wonderful hospital. It was also great to renew acquaintances and participate in the silent auction. Julie and I truly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to our continued association with West Park.”~ Rob Peacock, MA, CFRE, CEO, Peacock Philanthropic Counsel Inc.

Your Support at Work

Since 2005, Scarlett Ball has contributed more than $1.2 million to support West Park Healthcare Centre’s specialized programs and services. This year, with your support, we will invest in West Park’s Comprehensive Spasticity Management Service

What is spasticity?

Spasticity results from damage to the brain that regulates muscles and controls voluntary movement, which often causes muscles to tighten up like a spring. The common and debilitating condition is experienced by patients who suffer from multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, stroke or other neurological conditions. In Canada, 300,000 people are currently living with the effects of a stroke. Of that number, four out of 10 will develop spasticity.

Leading Expertise in Spasticity Management
West Park’s has the largest adult spasticity clinic in the country, having grown by 500 per cent since 2003. The clinic features a full range of specialized, interdisciplinary care for adults with spasticity that encourages independence and productive living in the community. West Park’s plans to improve access to treatment for those suffering from spasticity by doubling the number of patients it currently serves over the next three years.
West Park is also home to two of Canada’s top experts in spasticity management and is designated as a centre for the training of physicians in spasticity management nationwide.

Impact on Patient Lives

Using botulinum toxin type A as an innovative therapy, West Park helps patients regain mobility and rebuild independence so they can perform everyday activities such as getting dressed or buying groceries.

Scott Plummer was an avid football player before he suffered a massive stroke seven years ago. He was told he’d likely never walk again. But the active 50-year-old is now back on his feet and dreams of one day running. Almost eight years after his stroke, Scott can now walk a mile a day, under 20 minutes and without a cane.

Everyday, West Park helps patients like Scott on the road to recovery. You can help too. Donate today.