Thank you for making the 22nd Annual UHN Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival, presented by HBNG Charitable Foundation, a remarkable success!

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OCTOBER 28 & 30, 2026

The 22nd annual UHN Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival presented by HBNG Charitable Foundation was a celebration to remember, bringing together world-renowned chefs, exceptional winemakers, philanthropists, and leading minds in medical research for an unforgettable experience.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, hosts, UHN physicians, chefs, winemakers, and partners, this year's festival raised an outstanding $47 million in support of UHN's world-class patient care, research, and innovation programs. A highlight of this year's festival was the announcement of a transformative $35 million gift from the Ajmera Family. Their exceptional generosity reflects the power of philanthropy to advance UHN's mission and create lasting impact for patients and families across Canada and beyond.

Since its inception, Grand Cru has raised $221 million to advance world-leading medical research and care at UHN. Funds raised have fuelled breakthroughs across UHN's many program areas, helping transform the future of health care through research, innovation and compassionate patient care.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our presenting sponsor, HBNG Charitable Foundation, and to Todd, Colin and Adam Halpern, along with their families and Halpern Enterprises, whose leadership, vision, and steadfast commitment continue to be instrumental to the success and growth of Grand Cru. 

We are also grateful to our festival sponsors, including Grand Touring Automobiles, BMO, Bondi Produce, Butterfield & Robinson, and Kaviari, among many others, whose support helped make this year's festival possible.

To everyone who contributed to this extraordinary success, thank you for your commitment, passion, and generosity. 

Salut. Santé. Cheers.