An Officers’ Mess Dinner

Mess Dinner Benefits Hospital and Advances Health Care in Khandahar

Under the leadership of Foundation Governor Guy R. Thibault, Brigadier-General, Canadian Forces, a formal Officers' Mess Dinner in May featured a tribute to Honorary Captain (Navy) Sonja Bata. This unique event was held at the Armour Heights Officers' Mess at the Canadian Forces College, Toronto.

The event's proceeds benefited North York General Hospital. A portion of funds raised were also allocated to the advancement of health care for civilians through community hospitals in Khandahar, Afghanistan.

From left: John Craig Eaton, Honorary Colonel and Canadian Forces Liaison Council National Chair; Gordon F. Cheesbrough, Chair, North York General Hospital Board of Governors; Sonja Bata, Honorary Captain (Navy); Thomas Bata, Honorary Colonel; Bonnie Adamson, Hospital President & CEO; Charles E. Beall, Chair, North York General Hospital Foundation Board of Governors; Ingrid Perry, Foundation President & CEO; Brigadier-General Guy Thibault.