Thank you so much for your commitment to Willow and to making Eat to the Beat the best food and drink event of the year!

 

Looking for information about the event or Willow? This is a one-stop page, offering everything you need, including who to contact and how you can help us promote the event.

 

Download:

We invite you to download our logos and photos to promote Eat to the Beat on your own websites.

For logos, click the links below to open images, then right click on image and select “Save Picture As” to save to your computer.

For photos, click the links below to download a Zip file containing multiple photos.

 

How can I help?

  • Include the Proud Participating Chef card with guests’ cheques or display them near the cash register. Don’t have any? Contact Willow!
  • Have a website? Insert a linked ETTB so patrons know you support ETTB and can click to buy tickets. We can help you set it up!
  • Donate a gift certificate to your restaurant or an “experience” (for example: a special morning working in the kitchen with the chef, learn to make appetizers for a party etc.).
  • Are you available for media interviews? Contact Peter!
  • Do you have any upcoming media appearances? Please mention your involvement with Eat to the Beat! Also, we are happy to help you with any materials you may need (press release, pictures).
  • Are you on Facebook or Twitter? Make sure to follow Eat to the Beat and Willow and mention the event.
  • Like to write? Eat to the Beat has a blog and we are looking for guest writers. Share your story; you can write just about anything related to food or Eat to the Beat and Willow! A few ideas to get you started:
    •  How did you get involved with Willow and Eat to the Beat?
    • How do you come up with your ideas for Eat to the Beat?
    • Food trends you are noticing?
    • Is this year’s menu likely to be a challenge, given the state of crops?
    • Do you have a favourite drink or food item from a past ETTB?

 

FAQs

What does Willow do?

Willow is a national not-for-profit organization that provides free information and peer support to anyone affected by breast cancer.

What makes Willow different?

Willow provides support today for those who cannot wait for tomorrow’s cure.

What services does Willow provide?

• Peer support

• Personalized information services

• Community Support Program

• In Our Genes Program

• Patient Education Series

• Translation

Who contacts Willow?

Anyone affected by breast cancer. From the patient diagnosed to her family, friends and caregivers, Willow makes sure no one needs to face breast cancer alone.

Why is Eat to the Beat important to Willow?

Willow relies on Eat to the Beat to help sustain its programs and services. In the past 17 years Eat to the Beat has contributed $3.2 million to ensure that Willow continues to provide information and support free of charge.

How do I contact Willow?

Online: www.willow.org

Toronto ON M5T 3A3

What is Eat to the Beat?

Eat to the Beat is the only fundraising event in Canada that exclusively features the culinary talents of 60 female chefs. Guests have the opportunity to sample savories and sweets paired with premium wines, beers and a selection of non-alcoholic libations at over 80 stations. The event also features a silent auction, raffle, entertainment and colorful corsets inspired by food. Many of the corsets are created and modeled by breast cancer survivors.

What does Eat to the Beat benefit?

All proceeds from the event benefit Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada.

When and where is Eat to the Beat held?

Tuesday, October 16th 2012, 7:00 p.m. at Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto (St. Andrew subway station).

How much does it cost to attend?

Tickets are $150 each. A tax receipt is issued after the event for the maximum amount allowable by Canada Revenue Agency (usually around $50).

How do I buy tickets?

Online: eattothebeat.ca

Telephone: 416.778.6314 ext. 236

Mail: 30 St. Patrick Street, 4th Floor, Toronto ON M5T 3A3

 

Contest

Participate in the Chef and Beverage Ticket Contest; it’s easy! Simply refer clients to the ETTB website to purchase a ticket. If you are the top seller (over 30 referrals), you could  win one of our exciting prizes:

  • a pampering 3 ½ hour spa package at Verity’s Sweetgrass Spa
  • a $100 gift certificate to Whole Foods Market

Questions? Contact Marion Hard.

 

Contacts:

 

Beverage Committee, Vanessa Toye;

Chef Committee, Judy Hembruff;

PR Committee, Peter Ashworth

Willow, Kendra Michael: 416.778.6314 x235

 

Social media:

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/willow.ettb

Twitter: twitter.com/EattotheBeat_TO