Sea Shepherd – 2nd Annual Charity Fundraiser

JOIN SEA SHEPHERD’S FIGHT TO SAVE THE OCEANS – DOING WHAT OTHERS CAN’T OR WON’T

Enjoy an afternoon in honour of the men and women who risk it all in their heroic fight for ocean conservation through direct action on the high seas, on the ground and in the courts.

Ticket includes delicious vegan cuisine, wine & beer, silent auction, live music, DJ and much more!

Exclusive live appearance via Skype by Captain Paul Watson and Captain Peter Hammarstedt!

Stay tuned for more special guest appearance announcements!

Captain Paul Watson received the Jules Verne Award on October 10, 2012. He was the second person after Captain Jacques Cousteau to be honored with a Jules Verne Award dedicated to environmentalists and adventurers. On June 28, 2010 Captain Watson received the Asociación de Amigos del Museo de Anclas Philippe Cousteau: Defense of Marine Life Award, in recognition of his merits achieved by the work done in defense of marine life. In 2002, Captain Watson was inducted into the US Animal Rights Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to animal liberation. Captain Watson received the George H. W. Bush Daily Points of Light Award in 1999 and in 2000, he was named one of Time Magazine’s Top 20 Environmental Heroes of the 20th Century.

In 2014, Captain Peter Hammarstedt set the record for longest maritime pursuit in history chasing the F/V Thunder, an internationally-blacklisted vessel, across three oceans and 10,000 miles before it was intentionally sunk by its captain off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe. The dramatic chase was documented by the New York Times.

Joint patrols between Sea Shepherd Global and law enforcement agents of African coastal states have resulted in the arrests of over 23 illegal fishing vessels over the past three years.

Captain Hammarstedt is the 2016 recipient of the Winsome Constance Kindness Gold Medal for Humanitarian Service, an award previously given to individuals such as Maneka Gandhi, Christine Townend and Jane Goodall.

In July of 2018, Captain Hammarstedt was nominated for the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award. An award given to a person under the age of 40 with an innovative solution to addressing an environmental concern.

Veteran campaign crew members Marketa Schusterova and Brigitte Breau will speak of their recent experience in Iceland while on campaign Operation Mjölnir: documenting and exposing the activities of the notorious whaling company ‘Hvalur hf’ owned by the wealthy fishing magnate and second-generation whaler Kristján Loftsson. Witnessing the barbarity of the whale butchering process was challenging for them both, but necessary to expose to the world.

Ella from “Ella Saves The Ocean” hero made her public debut at last year’s fundraiser and stole the hearts of everyone present! Only 8 years old and making big waves in her fight to save the sharks. We are excited to have Ella return.

Live performance by local jazz band “Robert Lee Trio”.

Thank you to our donors and sponsors:
* Animal Stone
* Barberian’s Restaurant
* Barrie Shepley Personal Best
* Bob Scott
* Disgraceland
* DJ Wes
* East Thirty-Six
* Float Toronto
* Friend’s Food House
* Grail Springs Retreat for Wellbeing
* Hedo Cosmetics
* Jessica Coutu
* Jim Bean
* Jump Restaurant
* LiZzdom
* Mama Earth Organics
* Marketa Photography
* Matthew Photography
* Michael Shuh
* Mokshayoga
* Muskoka Brewery
* RBC Laprise Management Team
* Sausage Party
* Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
* The Printing House
* The Shop Tattoo
* Vecado Plant-based Pet Foods
* Vegan Stokes Cheese

Tickets: $50 in advance / $60 at the door.

For cash purchases or to donate or sponsor, email toronto@seashepherd.org

Note: This is a 19+ event. Dress code is smart casual.

WE CAN’T IMAGINE THE OCEAN WITHOUT SEA SHEPHERD. CAN YOU?

Event hosted by Brigitte Breau and Marketa Schusterova

Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.