Reach For The Stars Gala: Everything You Need To Know

The Scarborough Shooting Stars are hosting their inauguralReach For The Stars Gala this weekend from 6 to 10 PM on Saturday, Feb. 28 at The Illuminarium in the Distillery District. All funds raised from the Gala will go towards the Scarborough Shooting Stars Foundation which empowers under-resourced youth from Scarborough and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by providing access to athletic training, health & wellness programs, educational opportunities, and professional sporting events.

Individual tickets to attend the event have sold out  and we are proud to announce we have raised over seven thousand dollars and counting that will directly go towards supporting youth development through sport, wellness, and education.

The black tie evening will feature live entertainment, guest speakers, and both silent and live auctions. Items available for bidding include:

• Private Jet Experience to watch the Toronto Raptors take on the Boston Celtics in Boston on April 5.
• 2 Courtside VIP Tickets to see the Toronto Raptors battle the Detroit Pistons on March 15. 
• 2 Courtside Tickets to see the Toronto Raptors take on the Dallas Mavericks on March 8
• OVO x SSS Black Varsity Jacket plus 2 courtside tickets (availability)
• Stone Island x SSS Tracksuit
• Personal Suit from Indochino
• Signed Magic Johnson Basketball
• 3 Fitness Classes at Sweat and Tonic
• $750 Scarborough Town Centre Gift Card
• Custom Scarborough Shooting Stars Dog Collar
• Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Themed Artwork
• To view the many more items that are available, please visit here

TheScarborough Shooting Stars Foundation focuses on youth aged 8-18 in three different sectors. Under-resourced youth who come from low-income households and are facing financial barriers to organized sport, newcomer youth who are new to the country and have not had the opportunity to seek belonging and foster the community connections that come with sport, and at-risk youth who are exposed to community disorder or limited positive mentorship.

There are four main pillars of growth that the Foundation and your support are building to empower positive development. 

Education

Twice a week there will be tutoring and homework support in collaboration with schools alongside structured credit accumulation tracking to help students in grades 9-12. 

Leadership 

Students will participate in mentorship circles alongside athletes, alumni and community leaders. These sessions will build confidence, communication skills and positive social development.

Physical Activity 

Structured basketball training and physical literacy are combined with an emphasis on discipline, teamwork and access to mental health education. 

Career Exposure

Participants in the program gain leadership experience and access to the Scarborough Shooting Stars network of career opportunities including internships, volunteer opportunities, and job placements. Career opportunities include exposure to coaching, sports operations, and event staff roles. 

Together we can empower Scarborough’s youth to dream big and thrive, building futures, one child at a time. 

For more information on the event, please click here