Brain Injury Association of Canada Hawaiian Oyster Odysseys (HOO)

Our 2011 - 2012 Hawaiian Oyster Odysseys Schedule

Our 7th Annual Draw for 2 tickets on Air Canada to Hawaii!

Our 2010 - 2011 Trip to Hawaii Finalists

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(The Insurance Bureau of Canada was a sponsor from 2008 to 2011)

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Hawaiian Oyster Odysseys (HOOs) are annual fundraising events organized by the Brain Injury Association of Canada (BIAC) in partnership with other like-minded organizations. They are made possible purely through volunteer efforts and are held across the country. They are envisioned to be a time of fun and learning.

It is our aim to create an atmosphere of celebration while increasing awareness of the impact of brain injuries. The HOOs are also a time for survivors and families to meet and network with medical experts, community leaders, public figures, business professionals and the media. Survivor stories, oyster bars, mystery prizes and tropical cocktails make it an exciting evening, in line with the Hawaiian theme.

Most importantly, it increases awareness about the work of brain injury associations across Canada.

National Capital Region 7th Annual Hawaiian Odyssey

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8th Annual Toronto Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey

Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6-9pm

Miller Tavern, 3885 Yonge Street

Tickets $200, ($150 before Jan 31)

Contact: Howard Brown: 416-844-1180, Bill Pashby: 416-425-9480, Cristina Onose

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Aloha!
On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, we invite you to shuck your winter gear for grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts and join us for Toronto's 8th Annual Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey!

Slip into your best rendition of tropical Hawaiian chic and get ready to limbo down to a fun philanthropic soiree in support of the Brain Injury Association of Canada hosted at Hogg's Hollow's famous Miller Tavern (3885 Yonge Street).

BONUS: Reserve your $150 ticket by January 31st: save $50!

Special guests this year include:

Hon. Carolyn Bennett MP, MD, Canada’s first Minister of Public Health
Hon. Kathleen Wynne MPP, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, Housing and Aboriginal Affairs
Hon. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Children and Youth Services
Karen Stintz, Toronto Transit Commission Chair and City Councillor
Bonnie Crombie, Mississauga City Councillor, former Fundraising Chair of the Ontario Brain Injury Association and co-founder of the Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey
Daniel Bax, Survivor and Inspirational Coach
Kent Bassett-Spiers, CEO, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
Dr. Angela Colantonio, Ph.D., OT Reg. (Ont). Senior Scientist with Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and holder of the Saunderson Family Chair in Acquired Brain Injury.
Don Stuss, Interim President and Scientific Director, Ontario Brain Institute
Piroska Bata, BSCN, Neurotrauma Nurse, Manager, Humber River Regional Hospital
Bill Pashby, J.D., Director, Brain Injury Association of Canada, and co-chair of Toronto’s 8th Annual
Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey
Cristina Onose, MA, Co-Chair of Toronto’s 8th Annual Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey
Howard Brown , President, Brown & Cohen Communications & Public Affairs, former Fundraising Chair of the Brain Injury Association of Canada and Co-Founder of the Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey
Rick Montgomery, President, Miller Tavern and Co-Founder of the Hawaiian Oyster Odyssey
Harry Zarins, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Canada

Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, oysters (of course!), Hawaiian leis, an open wine bar and Hawaiian punch for all. The evening will also feature, entertainment, music, a silent auction and lots of fun.

There are 2 ways to buy tickets:

1) Click on the PayPal button below:

2) Download and complete the Invitation and fax it to the address on the invitation.