Toronto’s next generation of cultural leaders, philanthropists, and change-makers gathered at the Shangri-La Toronto on June 5 for SOAR—an annual fundraiser in support of Post-Court Pathways at Victim Services Toronto, the world’s first specialized trauma-informed therapy program for children and youth after testifying against their abusers in criminal court.

The evening raised $670,000, bringing SOAR’s cumulative total to nearly $1.2 million since its launch in 2025. Headlined by Juno Award-winning Canadian R&B artist Dylan Sinclair, the night reached its emotional peak as he performed his hit “Home” followed by a moving rendition of Frank Ocean’s “We All Try”—a moment of stillness and reflection that resonated deeply across the room.

Guests included Olympic gold medalist Sarah Nurse, actors Nick Bateman, Clark Backo, and Drew Ray Tanner, singer-songwriter Aqyila, and Basement Gang members Nick McDonald and Kadeem Hemmings, alongside philanthropists and changemakers who came out in full force for the cause. The evening also featured immersive activations from Brooklyn Beckham’s Cloud23, Guerlain, nutbar, everkind, July Health, Marlow, and more, alongside luxury gift bags and exclusive draw prizes.

At the heart of it all is Post-Court Pathways, founded by Alison Albright, a registered social worker at Victim Services Toronto who has spent nearly a decade supporting young victims through the court process and identified a critical, long-overlooked gap: specialized recovery support after court, despite this often being the most difficult part of a survivor’s journey.

Co-chaired by Albright and Brooke Neal, SOAR continues to prove that philanthropy can be both deeply meaningful and culturally relevant—bringing together a new generation of leaders around a cause that deserves far greater awareness.

Feature image photography by George Pimentel.
Event Design & Production by Madison Edwards of Maison M Creative.