12/11/2025
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of sponsors and guests, OOHC brought in approximately $103,000 in gross revenue at the Gala. Your support helps Our Own Health Centre continue. providing affirming medical care for Winnipeg’s 2SLGBTQ+ community, including vital free services not covered by Manitoba Health.
The festivities were hosted by our Master of Ceremonies: Chrissy Troy; Performances by: Chris Byman & John Himes of Sundog Ensemble; Stephen Haiko-Pena, Vocalist & Pianist; Aaron Hutton, Vocalist; Duncan Cox, Guitarist,; Special K, drag performer; Dj: Vance Masters Jr,; Joseph Sevillo, Musical Theatre professional, and Anne-Marie Williot, Accordion & Vocalist. A special thanks to our Honoured Guest: Gena Boubard, Miss Indigenous Canada 2025; and congratulations to Chef Wayne Martin, recipient of the 2025 Dr. Dick Smith Appreciation Award.
The 9th annual - It’s a Wonderful Night Christmas Fundraiser “Glitter & Be Gay” was made possible through sponsors’ generosity.
Presenting sponsor: Fettes Family Foundation.
Plartinum Sponsor: Walmart;
Silver sponsors: Prashant Modha, & Payworks;
Bronze Sponsors: Northway Pharmacy, Interior illusions, Kelvin Shepherd and Debbie Wolfe, Progressive Tax Services Inc., Shoppers Drugmart, RBC Bank.
Friendship sponsors: Polo Park Dental Centre, Michael Paterson and Gail Asper & Aine’s Odditie.
Catering Sponsors: Aramark, Capital Grill & Bar, The Cheesemongers, Jeepney, East India Company, chocolate Zen Bakery, Aroma Bistro & Sugar Blooms;
Beverage Sponsors: Kenaston Wine Market, Little Brown Jug, Absolute Vodka, & Patent 5.
