FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2006
Mississauga, Ontario

From Left to Right: Vice President of CPB Foundation Andre Mak and Teresa Mak, Chair of Phoenix Ball 2006 George Wong, CPB Chair Matthew Lam, Rita Tsang of Tour East Holidays, Mayor Hazel McCallion, Deputy Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto, Mr. Hao Guangfeng and Mrs. Hao, John Man of Royal Financial Group, and M.P. Wajid Khan.

CPB Gala Combines Dance Extravaganza with Fundraising for Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA - Over 800 guests, including Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, attended the 8^th annual Phoenix Ball on Sunday October 15, 2006 at the Mississauga Convention Centre.

As in previous years, proceeds from the Ball were donated to the following charities: Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, Hazel McCallion Endowment Fund, Smile China, The Credit Valley Hospital, Trillium Health Centre, University of Toronto at Mississauga, and the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Mississauga.

Mayor Hazel McCallion toasting guests at Phoenix Ball, together with CPB Foundation Directors and CPB Directors.

From Right to Left: CPB Foundation Directors Boris Jackman, Ron Lenyk, Derwin Wong, Andre Mak, CPB Patron Mayor Hazel McCallion, CPB Directors Audrey Chiang, Steven Cheng, Matthew Lam, David Maung, Audrey Ong, Lawrence Mak, Chak Louie, Michael Leung, Amy Tjen, Lily Van, George Wong, Judy Yeung, Irene Tse, Philip Ho and Stephen Ho.

"It is the annual groundswell of support that we see from guests, sponsors and volunteers that makes Phoenix Ball such a large success story," said George Wong, Gala Chair for the Ball.

Following from last year's success, cute and cuddly toy panda bears were available for purchase at the Ball, which raised $5,000 for the Hazel McCallion Endowment Fund. Each bear sold also came with the opportunity to win a trip for 2 to Hong Kong and Beijing, eventually won by Paul Ki.

These cute panda bears helped to raise $5,000 for the Hazel McCallion Endowment Fund.

Headline entertainment for the evening was provided by the Xing Dance Theatre's production of "Journey through the Silk Road." After a dramatic acrobatic flag show to open the night, they continued to awe everyone present with rich costumes, enchanting dances, and colourful story-telling.

Guests were also treated to the vocal talents of Don Choi, who serenaded the guests with the same love ballads that made him a fixture of the Hong Kong pop music scene of the 1970s.

The Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals & Businesses (CPB) would like to extend our thanks to all of our sponsors, guests, and friends for making this year's Phoenix Ball another great success. We would also like to announce the winners of the Phoenix Ball Raffle Draw:

1^st Prize: "China Enchantment Package" for 2 to Beijing and Shanghai, China: Jason Van Pham (Ticket No. 80247)

Raffle Tickets 1st Prize Winner, Jason Van Pham (Ticket No. 80247)

2^nd Prize: SONY Projector & Dream System with 106" 16:9 Wide Screen: Ghieuw Eline (Ticket No. 81026)

Raffle Tickets 2nd Prize Winner, Ghieuw Eline (Ticket No. 81026)

3^rd Prize: Toshiba Satellite P20 Series Notebook: Charlene Queano (Ticket No. 80600)

Raffle Tickets 3rd Prize winner, Charlene Queano (Ticket No. 80600)

CPB is a non-profit organization that represents professionals and businesses from throughout the Mississauga community and is dedicated to linking them for the socio-economic well-being of the community.

For further information:
Irene Tse, Executive Director
(905) 828-6800