Join us this June in Toronto, Ontario for the 2nd Annual Pump Couture Fashion Show. Pump Couture is an evening dedicated to changing the conversation around the stigma of living with diabetes while staying fiercely fashionable!
The event will feature models of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and identities living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, Pump Couture will not only showcase fashion, but will highlight the models’ stories and experiences living with diabetes to bring visibility to an “invisible disease.”
The event, emceed by Dr. Alice Y.Y. Cheng, MD FRCPC and co-emceed by Gord Miller will feature a fashion show where our models will shine with confidence while sharing their stories to bring awareness to a disease that affects Canadians of all walks of life. Enjoy unique cocktails and delicious tapas, while being surrounded by the beauty of the Toronto skyline.
Purchase your ticket today to show your support for our models and help us change the conversation around living with diabetes.
Learn more about the models walking the runway at the Pump Couture Fashion Show. Support them and their fundraising goal of sending kids with type 1 diabetes to D-Camps.
Double your impact today, all funds raised will be matched by Hydropool Hot Tubs and Swim Spas up to $10,000.
When: June 3, 2023
Where: EY Tower. 100 Adelaide St W (40th floor), Toronto ON, M5H 0E2
Tickets:
- $100 VIP Reseved Seating
- $75 General Admission
Agenda:
- Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
- Cocktail hour: 5:30 p.m.
- Fashion show: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The silent auction is now open! With items ranging from a Dream Maker Hot Tub and Air Canada Travel Vouchers, to beautiful gift baskets and unique experiences, there’s sure to be an item for you!
Don’t miss out, the auction closes on June 3, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
*Items are open for purchase across Ontario, please be sure to check the shipping/pick-up option before placing your bid.
The Purpose
Currently there are 4.7 million Ontarians living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes is one of the most chronic diseases affecting people in Ontario and continues to be on the rise. Diabetes can be stigmatizing. More than one-third of people living with type 2 diabetes do not feel comfortable disclosing their condition to others. For those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, other people’s perceptions of diabetes can lead to experiences of guilt, shame, embarrassment, or isolation.
The Impact
In Support of Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps Programs
Proceeds from the Pump Couture Fashion Shows will help send kids from your community to D-Camps, providing them with the opportunity to enjoy a life-changing summer camp experience. Your support will help us reach our goal of raising $150,000 to send kids with type 1 diabetes to Camp Huronda.
Type 1 diabetes introduces children, youth, and families to a new reality, one that can make some kids feel different from their friends. A diagnosis also brings with it a whole new set of skills to learn, including testing blood glucose (sugar) levels, priming needles for injection, and counting the daily intake of carbs. Many young people often find themselves being the only person at their school or in their community with diabetes and it can be challenging to accept a diagnosis.
Camp Huronda, founded in 1964, has become an integral part of the lives of children and families affected by diabetes. Since it’s inception, it is the only camp facility owned and operated by Diabetes Canada and the only camp that runs a full summer program. Accommodating approximately campers per season, ages 7 – 17. Your generosity can help send a child to camp and foster an atmosphere of inclusivity where campers gain a new level of independence in managing their type 1 diabetes and feel empowered to continue using the healthy practices they learn.
To learn more about D-Camps, visit www.diabetes.ca/dcamps
If interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Lindsay Wig, lindsay.wig@diabetes.ca
Not able to attend, but would like to support?
Location Details
June 03, 2023
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
EY Tower
100 Adelaide St W (40th floor)
Toronto, ON
M5H 0E2
Sponsors & Exhibitors
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