2024 is the 22nd Anniversary of the fundraiser for children!

20th Anniversary

For 21 years, with the patronage over 10,000 attendees, restaurants, and celebrity guests, Blind Date With a Star has raised well over $1,000,000 dollars, helping to fund the vital needs of children in our community.  This year is no different with 100% of the 2024 Blind Date With a Star proceeds supporting the important Youth and Child Caring program that Chisholm Services for Children provides for children ages 12 and younger.

Chisholm has three main programs:

#1: The residential program for children under the age of 12 who face severe circumstances like neglect and abuse, to a realization of self-worth.

#2: A community-based literacy program for children from primary to grade six who are reading below grade level or who have been diagnosed with a learning difference.

#3: Chisholm also provides a monthly group session for parents who have been approved to adopt by the Department of Community Services and waiting to welcome a child into their home.

Chisholm gives children a safe home and helps them develop skills and capacities to function successfully in a community and grow as healthy, stable individuals ?

 

The gala event will start on February 27th, 2024 at 5:30 when we will gather at the Grafton Connor Properties complex (next door to the Five Fisherman restaurant at 1740 Argyle Street) for a champagne reception.  There will be prizes, an exciting live auction, and a mystery pairing with your tables own celebrity host for the evening.  Then your table of 7 guests will be off to a fabulous restaurant next door to have the ultimate four course dining experience.  

 

Blind Date With a Star 2024 Gala Menu - prepared by Michelin Star Chef Gabriel Uggenti and his team:

FIRST COURSE: CAULIFLOWER VELOUTÉ - Cauliflower, crab fritter, kale

SECOND COURSE : SALMON GRAVLAX TARTARE - Cranberry & anise cured, Cape d’Or salmon, crème fraîche, cucumber gel, seed cracker

THIRD COURSE: BRAISED SHORT RIB - AAA short rib, carrot butterscotch, brussels, parsnip, mustard & sherry jus

FOURTH COURSE: Cookies & Cream – Dark Chocolate Ganache, Cookie Crumb, Vanilla Mousse, Raspberry Gel

 

* this event sells out ever year so reserve your table online, call 902-377-3280 or email info@chisholm4children.ca today!

 

We invite you to join us in raising funds for the children at Chisholm and give your support to the 2024 edition of Blind Date With a Star on February 27th, 2024.

Together, we all will see that some things in the world are A-OK!

 

www.chisholm4children.ca

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Testimonials

Pirates of Halifax

Such a great fundraising event as Chisholm Services for Children do epic things in our community.
Fun time to be with other celebrities & the food is exceptional.
Cheers on celebrating your 20th anniversary & here's to many more!

Dave Carroll

"I've had to the pleasure of being associated with Blind Date With a Star for several years and appreciate the work that goes into building an event that simultaneously serves and engages the community. They know how to put the fun in FUNction. Helping children and meeting interesting people over dinner; I love it."

Anonymous

I had the pleasure of attending with the Municipal Group of Companies once again and had a wonderful time! The venue was perfect and the food was incredible! The celebrities were awesome, we got matched with a member of The Pirates of Halifax who was wonderful company, and they do such great work, as does Chisholm!  What a wonderful cause that we are proud to be a part of every year. Big thanks to all that worked so hard to make it happen!

Chef Luis Clavel

Congratulations on achieving 20 years of wonderful moments and contributions to our community.  It has been my pleasure to be part of such an amazing event; to give back to Chisholm Services for Children.  As a chef in Nova Scotia, it gives me gratification to be able to use my skills and give back by doing what I love to do.  Thank you for the opportunity to be part of such an amazing event.

Anne Melanson

I want to offer hearty congratulations to you and your team for a simply superb event. It was tremendously enjoyable, well run, and your keynote speaker was truly outstanding. Job well done, cheers!
 

Group Table Purchaser

We had a blast!

Cory Leach

Blind Date With a Star is one of our favorite events each year! Great food, great people, and all for a great cause.
Thanks for giving FMAV the opportunity to help sponsor this event, we're looking forward to next year!

CTV Atlantic

CTV Atlantic is proud to support Blind Date with a Star! It’s such a fun event for a great children’s charity!