For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Mississauga, Ontario

Organizers and Partner-Recipients gathered at the Press Conference of Phoenix Ball 2005 on September 21.

From left: Maureen Lynn, Executive Director of Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Mississauga, Matthew Lam, Committee Member of Smile China, Eileen MacKenzie, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Mississauga, David Maung, Chair of Phoenix Ball 2005, Andre Mak, Chair of CPB's Board of Directors, Nicole Lamont, Development Manager, Stewardship of The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation, Jane Stirling, Director, Marketing and Communications of the University of Toronto at Mississauga, and Linda Scott, Manager, Community Fundraising of Trillium Health Centre Foundation.

Phoenix Ball Shows How Much CPB Cares

No matter how busy life gets, there is always a part of the community that cares about other people and the world we live in. The Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals & Businesses (CPB) shows how much it cares through the activities it organizes, including its annual fundraising gala, the Phoenix Ball.

This year, CPB will raise money for 7 distinguished organizations in the community:

"Health care, education, caring for our seniors and preserving our heritage are all integral parts of our lives," commented David Maung, Co-Chair of Phoenix Ball 2005. "We are also pleased to extend our fundraising efforts to charities that improve the lives of other people in the world. We are also delighted that Legend Chinese Restaurant will continue to support the Phoenix Ball as our Title Sponsor."

With the generous support of our sponsors, members, guests, volunteers and friends, CPB has contributed over $800,000 to the community in the past few years.

As in the past, CPB's Phoenix Ball Organizing Committee has worked hard to put together an enjoyable evening for its guests, and this year is no exception. The featured entertainment will be performed by The FabFour, Canada's Ultimate Beatles Tribute Act. In addition, guests will be able to dance to live music performed by Larry and The Sunshine Band, and bid on numerous silent auction items.

Details of the Ball are as follows:

Gala tickets are $1,980 for a corporate table of 10, or $148 for an individual ticket. Raffle tickets are $10 each, with the first prize being a "China Enchantment Package" for two to Beijing and Shanghai, China worth $10,000, courtesy of Tour East Holidays. Gala tickets and raffle tickets are available at the CPB Office, Lee Theatre in Mississauga, and MHQ Karaoke Box in Markham.

For further information about the Phoenix Ball, please visit the CPB website at www.cpbmississauga.com or call the CPB office at 905-828-6800.