Wings of Hope 2025
Highlights from our annual eventOn Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, Rising Angels hosted Wings of Hope — a powerful and inspiring evening of awareness, entertainment, and celebration held at the beautiful Le Treport Wedding & Convention Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
The evening was skillfully guided by Roger Petersen, CTV News Channel Weekend Anchor, who served as our Master of Ceremonies. Attendees were moved by the heartfelt stories of Deidre Haight and her mother, Katarina MacLeod — sharing their incredible journey from darkness to hope, and the creation of Rising Angels to help countless victims reclaim their lives.
Guests enjoyed a vibrant night of live entertainment, including unforgettable performances by:
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Patricia Wheeler, renowned saxophonist and longtime member of the JUNO Award®-winning Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra
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Patti Jannetta & Band, acclaimed singer-composer and dynamic performer
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Jackie Richardson O.C., Canada’s reigning queen of jazz, blues, and gospel, with a career spanning over five decades
The event featured a silent auction, a delicious dinner, live music, and a fun photo booth experience provided by Enchanted Booth, capturing memories from this remarkable night.
We invite you to browse through the gallery below to relive the incredible moments of connection, hope, and inspiration that made Wings of Hope an evening to remember.
Photography by: Stephen Uhraney
Thank you to everyone who supported Wings of Hope. Together, we are helping lives heal.
A special thank you to:
