Arts for Children of Toronto, a charity which provides Outreach, Scholarships and Summer Camp programs to children in underserved communities in the GTA, had a sold-out 10th Birthday Bash on November 27th at the CBC's Barbara Frum Atrium. The afternoon's festivities featured celebrity appearances and performances, a children's art show, entertainment by AFC's young dancers, singers and drummers, a silent auction and a raffle. This event celebrated ten successful years of bringing the arts and children together.

CBC Radio One's Andy Barrie emceed the event, which highlighted performances by Toronto Rap Artist Rikoshay, storyteller Tabby Johnson and Drumming Master Muhtadi. Rap Artist K-OS made a personal appearance and signed CDs for the children in attendance. Staff Superintendent Mike Federico of the Toronto Police Services made a special presentation.

Many of AFC's Honourary Board of Advisors were on hand. They included Director David Cronenberg, Actors Susan Coyne and Albert Schultz, Producer David Mirvish, Singer Jackie Richardson, National Arts Centre's Peter Herrndorf, Artists Charles Pachter and Michael Snow, Sam the Record Man's Sam Sniderman, Globe & Mail Columnist Margaret Wente.

Proceeds from the afternoon went to Arts for Children of Toronto.