Brazil Ball 2010

Anna De Sousa: Loved by so many friends and strangers alike, Anna, with her unyielding motto "live, love and laugh" raised millions of dollars for numerous charities in the city. Together with her husband of almost 25 years, Anna and Ivan brought glamour and glitter to the Toronto scene. She always made the hard work and commitment to fundraising a fun time. Anna Maria, with her amazing energy and courage fought a nine-month battle with cancer without a complaint, sadly she passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2007.

Biography
As the Founder, President and CEO of the Brazilian Carnival Ball, Anna Maria for more than 42 years organized and involved herself selflessly in various fundraising activities for a number of charitable institutions in Canada. Her principle commitment was the Brazilian Carnival Ball, which she founded in the basement of a church in 1966.

Her efforts resulted in more than $55-million net raised for various charities, most of them in the City of Toronto, and most in the area of healthcare. As well, her Brazilian Carnival Ball has funded a great number of institutions in Brazil. These contributions to Brazil have included medical diagnostic equipment and funding to build hospital facilities and seniors' homes.

Each year, the Brazilian Carnival Ball attracts over 1,800 guests and raises more than $2-million, making Anna Maria's Brazilian Carnival Ball one of the largest fundraising galas in Canada. Every year a different charity is selected as the beneficiary of the proceeds.

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