Camera: Jerry Seinfeld regales the city’s well-heeled at a fundraiser for Toronto East General Hospital
Camera: Jerry Seinfeld regales the city’s well-heeled at a fundraiser for Toronto East General Hospital
April 12. The begowned and tuxedoed set could barely keep their composure in the presence of Jerry Seinfeld during Laughter Is the Best Medicine, a fundraiser for Toronto East General Hospital. His musings on energy drinks, cellphone etiquette and the perils of attending, well, black-tie parties had guests wiping away tears. Post-event, VIPs retreated upstairs. “I wore my puffy shirt just for you!” cooed TEGH Foundation president Teresa Vasilopoulos, earning a laugh from the man himself. After an hour of glad-handing, Seinfeld made a break for his SUV—a minor faux pas, since he hadn’t said hi to Thomson sibs Taylor and Peter, the latter having recently donated $5 million to the hospital. Not the types to accept a snubbing, they hurried out to the curb and snapped a few keepsakes, and everyone left happy—not least the hospital, which raked in $3 million.
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April 12. The begowned and tuxedoed set could barely keep their composure in the presence of Jerry Seinfeld during Laughter Is the Best Medicine, a fundraiser for Toronto East General Hospital. His musings on energy drinks, cellphone etiquette and the perils of attending, well, black-tie parties had guests wiping away tears. Post-event, VIPs retreated upstairs. “I wore my puffy shirt just for you!” cooed TEGH Foundation president Teresa Vasilopoulos, earning a laugh from the man himself. After an hour of glad-handing, Seinfeld made a break for his SUV—a minor faux pas, since he hadn’t said hi to Thomson sibs Taylor and Peter, the latter having recently donated $5 million to the hospital. Not the types to accept a snubbing, they hurried out to the curb and snapped a few keepsakes, and everyone left happy—not least the hospital, which raked in $3 million.
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What kind of article is this? How much were tickets? Was it invitation only? How come us regular folks only hear of this after the fact? I wonder how much Jerry charged for the appearance?
I think regular folks, especially those who live near the hospital, probably are grateful for the upgrades that will happen. A friend of mine had an operation there years ago and the place was in pretty bad condition!
It’s an article about, well, nothing really…
How fitting :)
The hospitals need all the finacial assistance they can get. Kudos to the organizers in getting Jerry Seinfeld!
Joe Mancinelli