2023 Reasons For Hope

FEATURING THE SIXTH MINER’S LAMP AWARD

EVENING OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, 7th Floor, Toronto

1.2 million children and youth in Canada are affected by mental illness. Less than 20% will receive optimal treatment. You can make a difference.

Since its founding in 2016, Reasons for Hope has raised almost $5 million in support of child and youth mental health research. 100% of funds raised from this event support high-impact research at the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry into the prevention and early detection of mental illness in children and youth.

U of T’s Department of Psychiatry trains 40% of all Canadian-trained psychiatrists and is a global research powerhouse.

The 2023 Reasons for Hope gala dinner will feature:

• A special toast to 2020 Miner’s Lamp Award honoree Michael McCain
• The presentation of the 2023 Miner’s Lamp Award to Arthur & Jacquie Labatt, in honour of their leadership and commitment to advancing mental health
• A keynote address by comedian, actress, author, and mental health advocate, Jessica Holmes
• An exclusive gathering of 400+ leaders from Canada’s business and academic communities
• Cocktails, networking, dinner and reception
• An opportunity to meet and speak with renowned scientists and leading clinicians

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

All opportunities are available on a first come, first served basis. Act quickly to secure the sponsorship opportunity of your choice — download the 2023 sponsorship package now!

For more information, contact Tom Eatock at tom.eatock@utoronto.ca or 647-801-2333.

Past Events

Reasons for Hope is proud to build on the legacy of the Miner’s Lamp Award Dinner. See photos of previous dinners here and learn about previous years’ Miner’s Lamp Award Winners and Miner’s Lamp Innovation fund recipients.