Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada)
Tribute Gala 2004

The 2004 Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada) Gala was held at the Metro Toronto Convention centre in Toronto, the event paid special tribute to Nelson Mandela Children's Fund founder and chair –Nelson Mandela. The evening attracted approximately 600 people, many travelling from across the country to attend.

The event featured performances by a number of well-known Canadian musicians, including accomplished steel drum player Mark Mosca, internationally renowned pianist Naida Cole, the talented Andrew Craig Quartet and the indomitable Jackie Richardson.

Well known actor and civil rights activist Mr. Danny Glover delivered the keynote address, paying special homage to Mandela. He also spoke very passionately about the need for world citizens to live their lives in such a way that we change the lives of the less fortunate around us. That we commit to helping others, and be mindful of the sacrifices others made on our behalf.

One of the highpoints of the evening was the auctioning of one of ten limited edition BMW 325i “Democracy Cars”. The car was built in South Africa and contains a titanium plate bearing the autograph of Nelson Mandela. The car was auctioned for $55,000, which will be used to further the work of the fund in South Africa.

For further information please visit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (Canada) www.mandela-children.ca