About this Event
Love, Legacy & Leadership: A Fundraising Gala to Transform Futures
Join Bruce and Ruth for a breathtaking evening as they renew their vows and celebrate a legacy built on love, leadership, and generosity. This exclusive Charity Ball blends romance, purpose, and community impact—raising funds for the DNA Black Leadership Institute, CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario), and an up-and-coming Ottawa entrepreneur who is building their dream against all odds. Enjoy a refined night filled with live music, fine dining, storytelling, ballroom ambiance, and meaningful connection. Together, we will uplift families, empower future leaders, and leave a lasting imprint on the city we call home. This is more than an event—it is a movement of love in action.
Love creates legacy—and this extraordinary evening is the celebration of both.
Bruce and Ruth warmly invite you to an elegant Charity Ball hosted in honour of their vow renewal, symbolizing unity, resilience, faith, and the power of partnership. This immersive gala experience is designed to inspire, uplift, and ignite generosity while supporting three meaningful causes:
🌍 1. DNA Black Leadership Institute
Empowering Black professionals to rise as influential leaders and community change-makers.
🏥 2. CHEO – Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Supporting the health and healing of children and families across the region.
🚀 3. Ottawa’s Next Rising Entrepreneur
A young visionary selected to receive seed funding, mentorship, and community backing.
🎻 Evening Highlights
✅ Vow Renewal Ceremony
✅ Champagne Welcome Reception
✅ Live Music & Performances
✅ Gourmet Dinner or Passed Hors d’Oeuvres (choose based on venue)
✅ Inspirational Speeches & Legacy Moments
✅ Silent Auction & Impact Showcase
✅ Donor Recognition & Awards
✅ Dancing & Celebration
🖤 Dress Code
Black Tie • Ballroom Elegance • Gold Accents Encouraged
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
You may choose to include levels such as:
- Bronze – Silver – Gold – Platinum – Diamond
Or rename them to: - Leadership Circle
- Legacy Builder
- Champion of Children
- Community Angel
💫 Why This Event Matters
This gala is the embodiment of what Ruth and Bruce stand for:
family, leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and generational impact.
It honors:
✅ Their marriage
✅ Their shared mission
✅ Their community commitment
And it plants seeds for those who come after them.
❤️ About Bruce & Ruth – A Love Story with Purpose
Bruce and Ruth’s journey began with a shared belief that love is not just a feeling, but a calling—to lead, to uplift, and to leave the world better than they found it. From their first years together to building businesses, blending families, growing in faith, and overcoming life’s tests, their partnership has always been rooted in service, leadership, and legacy.
Their marriage has been a reminder that two people united in vision can create ripples far beyond themselves. Together, they have mentored entrepreneurs, supported families, inspired leaders, and opened doors for those who deserve a chance to rise.
Renewing their vows is more than a celebration of romance—it is a recommitment to the mission they share:
✨ to empower Black leaders through the DNA Black Leadership Institute
✨ to support children and families through CHEO
✨ to lift a rising Ottawa entrepreneur into their next chapter
This gala reflects who they are at their core—
love in action, leadership in unity, and legacy in motion.
Their story continues—and everyone who attends becomes part of the next beautiful chapter.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM
Guest Arrival & Red-Carpet Welcome
Info: Champagne reception, photography, live strings, and introductions
+ Media & Press Corner Opens
🕑: 05:15 PM
VIP Meet-and-Greet Exclusive
Info: Exclusive access for VIP tables, sponsors, and partners
🕑: 05:45 PM
Opening Remarks & Blessing
Info: A moment of gratitude, intention, and unity
🕑: 06:00 PM
Bruce & Ruth’s Vow Renewal Ceremony
Info: A heartfelt recommitment to love, partnership, and legacy
🕑: 06:30 PM
Dinner Experience / Gourmet Service
Info: Conversation, connection, and curated ambiance
🕑: 07:30 PM
Impact Presentations & Awards
Info: • DNA Black Leadership Institute
• CHEO
• Rising Ottawa Entrepreneur Spotlight
🕑: 08:15 PM
Donor Spotlight Ceremony Recognizing those who uplift the community
Info: Recognizing those who uplift the community through generosity
🕑: 09:15 PM
Testimonials & Tribute Stories
Info: Family, friends, community voices
🕑: 08:30 PM
First Dance & Ballroom Celebration
🕑: 08:00 PM
Legacy Fundraising Moments
Info: Silent auction highlights, sponsor recognition, donor wall unveiling
🕑: 09:00 PM
Starlit Celebration & Social Affair & Fireworks
Info: A refined late-evening experience with cocktails, elegant ambiance, and dancing under a shimmering night atmosphere.
🕑: 01:00 AM
Event Concludes
Info: Guests depart with hearts full and legacy in motion
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ottawa Rowing Club, 10 Lady Grey Drive, Ottawa, Canada
USD 802.15 to USD 50000.00






