Left to right: Sandra Sualim, President and CEO, Humber River Health Foundation, Fausto Gaudio, Sam J. Ciccolini, Dr. Jack Barkin, the evening’s honouree, and Dr. Lazar Klein, keynote speaker.
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Community Builders Tribute Organizing Committee, thank you for your contributions to an unforgettable evening of celebration, honouring Dr. Jack Barkin and supporting Humber River Health’s innovative Robotic Surgery Program.
As a result of your generosity, the life-changing impacts of the Robotic Surgery program will help patients for years to come. With shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, and less risk of infections and scarring, patients can return to enjoying life and what they love, sooner.
To view a selection of photos from this memorable event, along with a collection of stories filed by our media partners, please scroll down.
Grazie mille,
Sam J. Ciccolini, C.M., O.Ont, O.V., COSSM ItEvent Co-Chair
Co-Founder & Secretary Treasurer, Masters Insurance
Fausto Gaudio
Event Co-Chair
President and CEO, IC Savings
Honourary Chairs
The Hon. Con Di Nino
The Hon. Frank Iacobucci, C.C., K.C. LL.D., LSM
The Hon. Toni Varone, SENATOR
Event Committee
Sam J. Ciccolini, Co-Chair
Fausto Gaudio, Co-Chair
Phil Battista
Rose Campione
Morris Cariola
Andy Chiodo
Ralph Chiodo
Ralph Ciccia
Barb Collins
Nick D’Amario
John DaRe
Alex De Iulis
Italo Di Bonaventura
Joe Falcone
Joe Gorman
Rocco Grossi
Rudy Iaccino
Nick Ierfino
Dr. Lazar Klein
Rocco Lotito
John Mandarino
Tony Muto
Tony Patullo
Sam Primucci
Fred Pristine
Mark Russo
Sandra Sualim
Double-click or tap to enlarge an image. Photo credit: Humber River Health Foundation
Spreading the Word
Heartfelt thanks to these media partners who helped raise awareness about the groundbreaking Robotic Surgery Program at Humber River Health. Each helped spread the word about the life-changing work done each and every day by Humber’s robotic surgical teams. View a sampling of their stories.
Thanks to Our Sponsors & Supporters
Trailblazers
Marcello & Carla
Aitoro & Family
Italo Di Bonaventura
& Perry Dolente
Phil & Silvana
Battista
Innovators
John DaRe
Barrister & Solicitor
Nick D’Amario
Champions
Cataldi Fresh Market
Centro Scuola
Ralph & Lena Ciccia
Fazzari + Partners LLP
Hardrock Forming Co. Ltd.
Nancy & Frank Iacobucci
Lifetime Immigration Inc.
Mani Agency Ltd.
Matera Carpentry Contractors Ltd.
Premform Ltd.
Premform Equipment
Pestrin Group Ltd.
Pristine Printing
UniversalCare
Tri Cav Investments Ltd.
Supporters
Active Green+Ross
Mohamed Ahmed
Gino & Tina Alberelli
D. Bottero & Associates Limited
Brixen Developments Inc.
Brunco Insulation Ltd.
Vince & Joseph Cavallo, Tri Cav Investments Ltd.
Ralph & Lena Ciccia
Peter Cipriano
Citi-Core Group
Marco Dal Forno
Nick D’Amario
Danat Holdings
Décor Rest Furniture Ltd.
Tony & Linda D’Errico
Domax Construction Equipment
Joe Falcone
Frank Falvo
Filippo & Dolores Franco
Federazione Calabresi dell’Ontario
Gem-Kin Construction
Greenpark Group
Giovanni & Concetta Guglietti Family
Il Ponte Cucina Italiana
Lexan Mechanical Inc.
Tony Macchione, Stem Wine
Masters Insurance Limited
Mike Mercurio @ Ipex
Moen
Ontario Mechanical Equipment Sales
Pizzaville
Posticino Ristorante
Fred Pristine
Pizza Nova
John & Anna Rossetti
Sherwood Plumbing Supplies
St. Thomas Developments
Richard & Michelle Stone
Toronto Redi-Mix Limited
York Sheet Metal Limited
Yorkwest Plumbing Supply
Zancon Environmental Inc.
Special Thanks
Grazie mille to these friends who stepped forward to contribute to the success of the evening. We couldn’t have done it without them.
Auction: Martin Ross, Toronto Professional Auctions
Audio-Visual & Lighting: John Galloway & Risto Kohler, Metrocom Audio Visual
Carabinieri: Luciano Galiano & Roberto Policastro
Creative Production & Printing: Fred Pristine, Joe Brevetti, Maria Pagliaro, Luan Pristine & Pratham Sharma, Pristine Printing
Décor & Flowers: Rafi Michael & Farah Michael, Babylon Decor & Much More
Entertainment: Claudio Santaluce, Entertainer
Logistics & Sponsor Liaison: Anna Barranca, IC Savings
Media Relations & Production: Susana Petti, IC Savings
Pepper, the Robot: Bob Edwards & Jonathon Hodgins, Humber River Health
Photography: Ryan Connelly & Giulia Moltisanti, Humber River Health Foundation
Tribute Volunteers: Laura Berardo, Rose Cataldi, Elessia Dell’Unto, Elizabeth Georgousakis, John McKay, Franca Mancini, Susan Mirra, Vanessa Orsi & Maria Podairo
Venue Management: Raquel Sorrenti & Pro Ambrico, Montecassino Hotel & Event Venue
Website: Jim Lin-Dybner, IC Savings