Dragon Ball at a Glance
 

The first Dragon Ball was held in 1990 and over the last 23 years it has raised over $19 million net for Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care. As the annual signature gala for Yee Hong, Dragon Ball is recognized as the largest Chinese New Year celebration of its kind in North America.

With its preeminence in the Chinese community, Dragon Ball is more than just a fantastic cultural celebration. It regularly attracts the support of the most affluent crowd as well as government officials, corporate leaders, philanthropists and the community.

Dragon Ball at a glance

  • 1,200 to 1,500 patrons attended and over 70% corporate tables (vs. regular tables).
  • Past notable attendees:
    • Bill Downe, President and CEO of BMO Financial Group
    • Ed Clark, President and CEO of TD Bank Group
    • Ligang Chen, Council General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto
    • The Honorable David Onley, Lt. Governor of Ontario
    • The Honorable Jim Flaherty, Finance Minister
    • The Honorable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario
    • Mayor Hazel McCallion of Mississauga
    • Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham
    • Moses Znaimer, CEO of Zoomer Media
    • Blake Goldring, President & CEO of AGF Management Ltd.
    • Alan MacGibbon, Managing Partner & Chief Executive of Deloitte
    • Raymond Chang, Chancellor of Ryerson University
  • Media:
    • Print – Toronto Star, National Post, Toronto Sun, Sing Tao Daily, Ming Pao Daily, World Journal, Today Commercial News, Global Chinese Press, New Star Times, Asianwave Magazine, Insert Magazine, Fortune Smart, North America Weekly Times, Nikkei Voice, The Scarborough Mirror, One Dish Magazine, Hot Toronto Magazine, Epoch Times, SNAP Toronto, SNAP Scarborough, SNAP Markham, BizBash Magazine
    • TV – OMNI TV, Citytv, Global TV, New Tang Dynasty TV, WoW TV, Rogers Daytime Toronto
    • Web – NorStar.com, CCUE.com, Dushi.ca, New News.ca, Classical96.7.com, Steamwhistle.ca, easyca.ca, yorkbbs.ca, Toronto Arts and Events, torcn.com, Yelp.ca, www.CARP.ca, digitaldixie.com, Toronto TV
    • Radio – Fairchild Radio, Kampong Ku Radio, Classical 96.7FM
  • On the night of the Dragon Ball, about 300 volunteers were on duty to manage its operation.
  • Average Net Funds Raised since 1998: $1 Million

FEATURED IMAGES OF 2011

2011 Dragon Ball



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PATRON TABLE LIST FROM 2011

  • AGF Management Ltd.
  • Arbor Memorial Services Inc.
  • Air Canada
  • AMS Advertising Inc.
  • Asianwave Magazine
  • Beard Winter LLP
  • BMO Financial Group (5)
  • Brown & Korte Barristers
  • Casino Rama
  • CIBC
  • Classical 96.3 FM
  • CXT Architects Inc.
  • Deloitte
  • Desjardins Financial Security
  • John Donald & Linda Chu
  • James Seng
  • Seiden Health
  • Enbridge Gas Distribution
  • Ensil Canada Ltd.
  • Fallsview Casino & Resort
  • Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
  • Fireman Steimetz
  • Hay Group Ltd.
  • HSBC Bank Canada
  • Hughes Amys LLP
  • KPMG LLP (2)
  • Laser Reproduction
  • Lexus On the Park, Erin Park Lexus,
  • Linden & Associates
  • Lexus of Richmond Hill & Don
  • Manulife Financial
  • Valley North Lexus
  • Medico Pharmacy (2)
  • Medisystem Pharmacy Ltd.: A
  • Menkes Development Ltd.
  • Shoppers Drug Mart Company
  • Ming Pao Daily News
  • Misir & Company Barristers
  • Momiji Health Care Society
  • & Solicitors
  • Mount Pleasant Group of Cemetaries
  • National Bank
  • & The Simple Alternative
  • OMNI Diversity Television (2)
  • Open Access Ltd. & AD Infinitum
  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
  • RBC Royal Bank
  • Rogers Communications Inc. (3)
  • Royal Canadian Mint
  • Scotiabank Group
  • Shoppers Home HealthCare
  • Sing Tao Daily
  • Singer, Kwinter LLP
  • Sue Chen Law Professional
  • TD Bank Group
  • Teplitsky Colson LLP
  • Toronto Star
  • Toronto Stock Exchange / TSX
  • Torstar Corporation
  • Venture Exchange
  • Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc.
  • Town & Country BMW (2)
  • Tridel Corporation
  • University of Toronto
  • Mrs. Herbert S. White (Flora)
  • Wolrd Wildlife Fund

SPONSORS FROM 2011

Regal Sponsors

 
Rogers Communications Inc.

Grand Raffle Sponsors

 
Lexus On the Park Erin Park Lexus Lexus of Richmond Hill Don Valley North Lexus

Gala Dinner Sponsor

 
Manulife Financial

Cultural Entertainment Sponsor

 
CIBC

Treasure Sponsor

 
Casino Rama

Dragon & Prosperity Sponsor

 
BMO Financial Group

Dragon Sponsors

 
HSBC Bank of Canada TD Bank Group Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc. Tridel Corporation

Golden Achievement Award Sponsor

 
Desjardins Financial Security

Exclusive Television Sponsor

 
OMNI Diversity Television

Exclusive Chinese Print Media Sponsor

 
Sing Tao Daily

Exclusive Radio Sponsor

 
Classical 96.3 FM

Grand Reception Sponsor

 
RBC Royal Bank

Design Sponsor

 
AD Infinitum

Golden Sponsors

 
AGF Management Ltd. CXT Architects Inc. AMS Advertising Inc. Medisystem Pharmacy Ltd.: A Shoppers Drug Mart Company Open Access Ltd.

Midnight Buffet Sponsor

 
Scotiabank Group

Magazine Sponsor

 
Asianwave Magazine

Printing Sponsor

 
Laser Reproduction

Auction Sponsor

 
Menkes Developments Ltd.