/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - 15-Year old singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky
to headline Teresa Group's Annual Holiday Auction/

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 12 /CNW/ - On Thursday, November 19th , the Mississauga Convention Centre will be alive with great music and lively bidding in celebration of the 8th Annual Teresa Group Holiday Auction. Guests will enjoy the vocal artistry of Nikki as well as the opportunity to meet this Canadian rising star as well as rub shoulders with Hockey Hall of Famer Paul Coffey and UFC star Matt Serra . Over the past 7 years, The Teresa Group Holiday Auction has raised over one million dollars to help local children affected by HIV/AIDS.

    
    What:     A gala fundraising event consisting of live music, celebrity
              appearances and a charity auction in support of The Teresa
              Group, a provider of specialized programs and services to
              hundreds of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in the
              Greater Toronto Area.

    When:     Thursday, November 19, 2009
              Doors Open 5:00 p.m. until 11p.m.
              Live and silent auctions held throughout the evening

    Who:      15-year old singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky
              Hockey Hall of Famer Paul Coffey
              UFC star Matt Serra

    Where:    Mississauga Convention Centre
              75 Derry Road West, Mississauga.
    

Media are invited to attend this event free of charge.

About The Teresa Group

The Teresa Group has a 19 year history of providing specialized programs and services to hundreds of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in the greater Toronto area. Our programs seek to improve the physical health, quality of life and emotional well being of children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. On an annual basis over 760 children and their families benefit from our services. Along with our own dedicated team of volunteers and staff, we also partner with the Hospital for Sick Children, other hospitals and a variety of community agencies to provide a continuum of compassionate care for our clients. For more information visit: www.teresagroup.ca

For further information: To RSVP and for further information please contact: Wendy Firth, The Teresa Group, [phone] ext. 316