Together we put “Smiles on Faces” this summer

This past summer, we were thrilled to be back with the second edition of our Smiles on Faces Program.

Working with our charity partners, Make-A-Wish Canada and the Toronto Ukrainian Foundation, we granted VIP visits to the Ex to 25 children with critical illnesses and displaced children from Ukraine, along with their families.

“We are truly so grateful to you for your work, checking in and your kindness, also the foundation and what they provide to families with children with critical illness and issues.”

Alicia, mother of Charlotte

It was our honour to host these special guests this summer. Our Smiles on Faces families were treated to unlimited rides with front of the line access, meals and treats for the day, on-site supports and more. We were also able to cover the family’s local transportation costs to and from the CNE, and present them with a special CNE Family Gift Pack to remember their day.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, funders and individual donors, we were able to put smiles on the faces of some really great kids.

The CNE Foundation gratefully acknowledges North American Midway Entertainment, the Michael and Libby Goldgrub Foundation and the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs Program for their support of this initiative.

To learn more about our Smiles on Faces Program, please click here.

3-on-3 at the CNE

Another action-packed 3-on-3 basketball tournament is in the history books! Thanks to all teams who came out this past weekend to compete on the court, situated just inside the CNE’s iconic Princes’ Gates, and congratulations to all for a job well done.

Thank you to the CNE community for your support of our 50/50 fundraisers throughout the year. Your help enables the CNE Foundation to foster youth participation in sports through programs such as this, including youth who face barriers. The benefits last a lifetime.

To learn more about CNE Foundation community and youth programs, please click here

2022 Smiles on Faces program

With the CNE back this summer, after a two-year hiatus, we are thrilled and honoured to launch our new Smiles on Faces program.

Working with our 2022 charity partners, Make-A-Wish Canada and the Toronto Ukrainian Foundation, we will host 25 children with critical illnesses from across Canada, and displaced children from Ukraine, along with their families.

It is our honour to host these 25 special guests and their families this summer throughout the 18 days of the Ex. Our Smiles on Faces families will be treated to rides, games, meals, and special meet-and-greets.

Thank you to the CNE community, our donors and sponsors. Your support has made this program possible.

To learn more about our Smiles on Faces Program, please click here.

Photo: Smiles on Faces family visiting the 2022 CNE