Catwalk Cure Announces a Gentlemen-only Charity Event and Runway Show in Support of UHN's Centre for Innovation in Complex Care

Online, February 20, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Philanthropy never looked so good. On February 24, please join us for the Catwalk Cure (www.catwalkcure.ca) runway show and event held at Muzik. This evening will include gourmet cuisine prepared by Toronto's finest chefs, fine wines, premium spirits - and will finish off with a spectacular fashion show. Playing host to over five hundred of Toronto's most affluent businessmen, this event is not to be missed. This year's Catwalk Cure is held in support of Dr. Michael Baker and the Complex Care program he and his team provide at University Health Network.

"Having recently just lost my mother to cancer, I am directly connected to this cause and realize the importance of this Complex Care program. Dr. Baker had played such an attentive role in my mother's illness with his personable attitude; he really exceeded the call of duty. I have chaired this event since it's inception, I am proud to remain involved with this extremely important fundraiser in memory of my mother Alma Fidani which raises money for UHN and the Complex Care program that cares for more than 3,200 patients each year," says Michelle Fidani. "The significance of The Complex Care program is that it works with patients who have multiple illnesses and streamlines their level of care to optimize their comfort and ensure accessibility to the resources in the hospital."

This year, one of the highlights of the evening is the runway show featuring some of Toronto's most beautiful women wearing collections from Top Canadian Designers. To add to the excitement, and to nurture new talent, a design challenge will feature carefully juried entries and winning designs from the students at the Academy of Design who will make their debut on the runway the night of the event. Sponsored by Fabricland, this next generation of designers will showcase a gown inspired by the theme of the event - Celestial Signs of the Zodiac.

Join Us For an Evening of Fashionable Philanthropy

Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011
Time: 6pm-11pm
Location: Muzik - 15 Saskatchewan Road, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Cost: $500 per ticket. Space is limited.

All proceeds from this event go directly to Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation in support of the Centre for Innovation in Complex Care.

About Catwalk Cure: Catwalk Cure is always a sold out event that attracts five hundred of Toronto's most affluent businessmen. These gentlemen lend their enthusiastic support to an extremely important cause. This year, the event is co-chaired by Sylvia Mantella and Michelle Fidani, who has chaired the event since its inception. Fidani is directly connected to the cause, having just lost her mother, Alma Fidani, to a battle with cancer a year ago. While Alma was under the direct care of Dr. Michael Baker, Fidani and her family realized the importance of his program and decided to take the helm and run this year's fundraiser - now in memory of Alma. Fidani and Mantella continue to support the efforts of Dr. Baker and his pursuit to offer hope and support to his patients, just as he did with Alma.

About University Health Network (UHN): University Health Network, consisting of Toronto General, Toronto Western, and Princess Margaret Hospital, is a recognized leader in patient care, research, and education. Providing care to the community for more than 200 years, UHN is a major landmark in Canada's healthcare system and a teaching hospital of the University of Toronto.

About Complex Care: Complex Care is a specialty that treats patients with multiple, complex, and serious health conditions. Patients with multiple illnesses require complex in-hospital care and specialized consideration to coordinate all aspects of their hospital experience from pre-hospitalization, through in-hospital care, to their transition to the community in order to optimize the quality of care, ensure efficient use of resources, and minimize stressful delays.

About Dr. Michael A. Baker: For more than 30 years, Dr. Michael Baker has been a trusted physician, leader, and passionate supporter of University Health Network (UHN). He has given hope and second chances at life to countless patients, while inspiring healthcare professionals across three hospitals: Toronto General, Toronto Western, and Princess Margaret. Dr. Baker was the Physician-in-Chief of UHN for 18 years and has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, including an appointment to the Order of Ontario and membership in the Order of Canada.