about oceana
All children – in Toronto, in Canada, and around the world – deserve health and happiness. The Oceana Ball, a multi-platform, volunteer-based initiative, shines as a celebration of children’s health and as a signal of hope to children everywhere, while simultaneously elevating the status of Canadian art, fashion, leadership, and philanthropy.
The name, Oceana, was inspired by water. An entity that connects us all, it stands for unity and the possible impact of bettering humanity by joining together. Enabling miracles beyond our borders can be seen by some as an overwhelming task that will have little or no effect. But every person is a citizen of the world and plays a role in developing and celebrating life, humanity, and culture.
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