Brazilian Ball 2010

We have been proud supporters of the Brazilian Carnival Ball since 2007, the year we had the pleasure to meet the late Anna Maria de Souza, founder and remarkable driving force behind the event.

Anna Maria de Souza passed away in September of 2007, but her positive energy and dedication still lives on in the hearts of everyone she touched with tireless love throughout her life. Together with her husband, Ivan, they have been trailblazers, raising more than $46 million over the course of 42 years of running the ball to support a variety of health, educational, cultural and research institutions.

We all know that a picture says a thousand words, well in this case the breathtaking images say a million. Yet they cannot compare to sense awakening experience of actually being there! You can truly smell, feel, and taste Brazil, which I have experienced first hand. I am Portuguese and we consider Brazil and its people a part of our family. Listening to the Brazilian anthem in my language, being played for the most prestigious business owners in Canada, made me so proud and reminded me of the same inner-strength that Pedro Alvares Cabral had when navigated the unexplored ocean to discover Brazil in the 1500's!!!

For those who are looking to feel the thrill of carnival and help a good cause, I would suggest you be a part of the next Brazilian Carnival Ball!

As part of our continuing support of this incredible cause, Top Choice Magazine will dedicate a section in the coming issues to highlight the organizers and supporters of Brazilian Carnival Ball. Because as they say at the event "When united, we can do so much more."