# Event Details - **Event Name**: Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 11:59 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An elegant evening of celebration and impact—supporting emerging leaders, children’s health, and the next generation of entrepreneurs.About this EventLove, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform FuturesJoin Bruce and Ruth for a breathtaking evening as they renew their vows and celebrate a legacy built on love, leadership, and generosity. This exclusive Charity Ball blends romance, purpose, and community impact—raising funds for the DNA Black Leadership Institute, CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario), and an up-and-coming Ottawa entrepreneur who is building their dream against all odds. Enjoy a refined night filled with live music, fine dining, storytelling, ballroom ambiance, and meaningful connection. Together, we will uplift families, empower future leaders, and leave a lasting imprint on the city we call home. This is more than an event—it is a movement of love in action.Love creates legacy—and this extraordinary evening is the celebration of both.Bruce and Ruth warmly invite you to an elegant Charity Ball hosted in honour of their vow renewal, symbolizing unity, resilience, faith, and the power of partnership. This immersive gala experience is designed to inspire, uplift, and ignite generosity while supporting three meaningful causes:🌍 1. DNA Black Leadership InstituteEmpowering Black professionals to rise as influential leaders and community change-makers.🏥 2. CHEO – Children’s Hospital of Eastern OntarioSupporting the health and healing of children and families across the region.🚀 3. Ottawa’s Next Rising EntrepreneurA young visionary selected to receive seed funding, mentorship, and community backing.🎻 Evening Highlights✅ Vow Renewal Ceremony✅ Champagne Welcome Reception✅ Live Music & Performances✅ Gourmet Dinner or Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (choose based on venue)✅ Inspirational Speeches & Legacy Moments✅ Silent Auction & Impact Showcase✅ Donor Recognition & Awards✅ Dancing & Celebration🖤 Dress CodeBlack Tie • Ballroom Elegance • Gold Accents Encouraged🤝 Sponsorship OpportunitiesYou may choose to include levels such as:Bronze – Silver – Gold – Platinum – DiamondOr rename them to:Leadership CircleLegacy BuilderChampion of ChildrenCommunity Angel💫 Why This Event MattersThis gala is the embodiment of what Ruth and Bruce stand for:family, leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and generational impact.It honors:✅ Their marriage✅ Their shared mission✅ Their community commitmentAnd it plants seeds for those who come after them.❤️ About Bruce & Ruth – A Love Story with PurposeBruce and Ruth’s journey began with a shared belief that love is not just a feeling, but a calling—to lead, to uplift, and to leave the world better than they found it. From their first years together to building businesses, blending families, growing in faith, and overcoming life’s tests, their partnership has always been rooted in service, leadership, and legacy.Their marriage has been a reminder that two people united in vision can create ripples far beyond themselves. Together, they have mentored entrepreneurs, supported families, inspired leaders, and opened doors for those who deserve a chance to rise.Renewing their vows is more than a celebration of romance—it is a recommitment to the mission they share:✨ to empower Black leaders through the DNA Black Leadership Institute✨ to support children and families through CHEO✨ to lift a rising Ottawa entrepreneur into their next chapterThis gala reflects who they are at their core—love in action, leadership in unity, and legacy in motion.Their story continues—and everyone who attends becomes part of the next beautiful chapter.Agenda🕑: 05:00 PMGuest Arrival & Red-Carpet WelcomeInfo: Champagne reception, photography, live strings, and introductions + Media & Press Corner Opens🕑: 05:15 PMVIP Meet-and-Greet ExclusiveInfo: Exclusive access for VIP tables, sponsors, and partners🕑: 05:45 PMOpening Remarks & BlessingInfo: A moment of gratitude, intention, and unity🕑: 06:00 PMBruce & Ruth’s Vow Renewal CeremonyInfo: A heartfelt recommitment to love, partnership, and legacy🕑: 06:30 PMDinner Experience / Gourmet ServiceInfo: Conversation, connection, and curated ambiance🕑: 07:30 PMImpact Presentations & AwardsInfo: • DNA Black Leadership Institute • CHEO • Rising Ottawa Entrepreneur Spotlight🕑: 08:15 PMDonor Spotlight Ceremony Recognizing those who uplift the community Info: Recognizing those who uplift the community through generosity🕑: 09:15 PMTestimonials & Tribute StoriesInfo: Family, friends, community voices🕑: 08:30 PMFirst Dance & Ballroom Celebration🕑: 08:00 PMLegacy Fundraising MomentsInfo: Silent auction highlights, sponsor recognition, donor wall unveiling🕑: 09:00 PMStarlit Celebration & Social Affair & FireworksInfo: A refined late-evening experience with cocktails, elegant ambiance, and dancing under a shimmering night atmosphere.🕑: 01:00 AMEvent ConcludesInfo: Guests depart with hearts full and legacy in motion - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/love-legacy-and-leadership-a-fundraising-gala-to-transform-futures/100001975870129747 - **Event Categories**: Business, Music, Nonprofit, Entertainment, food-drinks, health-wellness, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 802.15, max: 50000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Ottawa Rowing Club - **lat**: 45.4347167 - **long**: -75.70011699999999 - **full address**: Ottawa Rowing Club, 10 Lady Grey Drive, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9a643128eb3952380c56dec892d96a56f38bbe05ff1b815005b9239b9328c145-rimg-w1200-h800-dc7494c0-gmir.jpg?v=1764904580 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures being held? - **A:** Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Ottawa Rowing Club, 10 Lady Grey Drive, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures? - **A:** Ticket prices for Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures range from USD 802 to USD 50,000 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityINDIVIDUAL TICKETUSD 802 + USD 52 feeAvailableCOUPLE / PARTNER TICKETUSD 1,400AvailableVIP TABLE OF 10USD 12,500AvailableLEGACY SPONSORUSD 25,000AvailableCORPORATE PHILANTHROPY PARTNERUSD 50,000AvailableSPONSOR A FAMILY / YOUTH / ENTREPRENEURUSD 2,500Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures? - **A:** Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures is organized by Ruth Dorsainville. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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