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David Foster Foundation 40th anniversary gala

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The David Foster Foundation held a 40th anniversary gala at the Victoria Conference Centre in British Columbia to support families of children undergoing major organ transplants. The event featured numerous musical performers, including Adam Levine, Chad Kroeger, and Josh Groban. Notable attendees included Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The final gala successfully raised $14.5 million for the foundation's mission of providing financial assistance for travel, housing, and groceries to transplant-recipient families. During the event, Meghan Markle wore a black one-shoulder gown by Greta Constantine and diamond and sapphire earrings belonging to the late Princess Diana, while Prince Harry wore a black tuxedo. High-profile guests included music producer David Foster, Katharine McPhee, and Bill Gates. The gala served as the foundation's final major public fundraiser, as it has established a sufficient endowment to continue its operations. To further celebrate the anniversary, David Foster hosted a free concert in Victoria's Inner Harbour. The event drew ~~thousands of~~ an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 spectators to the shoreline and the B.C. legislature grounds, with many viewing the performances from boats and paddleboards. The festivities included musical ~~performances,~~ performances by artists such as Josh Groban, Katharine McPhee, CeeLo Green, Pia Toscano, and The Tenors, as well as an aerial appearance by the Canadian Forces ~~Snowbirds,~~ Snowbirds and CF-18 fighter jets, a drone show, and fireworks over the harbour. During the concert, celebrity co-hosts Erich Bergen and Melissa Peterman confirmed the $14.5 million raised during the gala. The foundation has supported approximately 1,600 Canadian families to date.

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