On January 31st, 2020, we hosted the SoulStars Gala in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada. Taking place at the beautiful Plaza Antique in the Olympia Hall, a gathering of 200 people came to support those affected with the disease. A night of celebration, we were proud to host such a memorable evening!
Below, our principle planner, Veronica Tamburro shares her inspiration behind the gala.
The Soulstars Gala has been an event that has been in the making for some time now. After the passing of my grandmother – Antonia Petrecca Niro – my family and I have been committed to helping raise awareness about ovarian cancer in honour of my Nonna’s legacy and memory.
Even though her symptoms were typical to the disease – bloating, loss of appetite, pelvic and abdominal pain and urinary and bowel symptoms – none of us were thinking it was cancer because the symptoms were vague and often common in women. Later, I learnt that symptoms of ovarian cancer may not occur until the later stages, and since there is no screening of ovarian cancer, women must take their symptoms seriously.
My grandmother was determined to give it her best shot. She survived 57 chemo treatments, and throughout, her faith and determination never wavered. She was present, she chose every day not to give up and she honoured and trusted herself despite the challenges. She taught me the importance of community and treating people with kindness and respect above all.

Thank you to my family for your help in organizing the SoulStars Gala – to my uncle Frank who made us the drum shield, my dad, sister, brother-in-law and mom who helped Dan and I every step of the way.


An enormous thank you goes to each one of our sponsors stated below. Our Gala would not have been success without your support:
Something Neon | Lingerie Pina Sacco | Ristorante Di Menna | Boulangerie Rossario | Première Avenue
Adam & Eve Clothing | Boulangerie Laura | Bretzel & Compagnie | Bijouterie Jacob | Heavenly Taste
Baton Rouge | Laura Clothing | Gianini Importing | Tupperware – Vittoria Donato | La Conca d’ora
Bijouterie Bassi | Standa | Prima Goccia | Golf Town | Zinman Marché de Volailles | Bar Laitier Nonna
Leandra’s Cakes | Loft Bar à Ongles | Lonely Girl Inc. | Beauté Hot Wheels | Makeup by Mary K
Creation T.M.T | O’Bags | Dolce Anna | Dopo Cena | Evangelista Sports | Fumigalli Imports
Arbonne – Francesca Terrone | Chaussures Classico | Courchesne Larose | A.S 98 | Club Uomo
Balloon Lounge | Les Stylistes H2T | Bijouterie Dominic | Action Sport Physio
Ristorante Le Muscadin | Maison Hot Voyages | Yellow Leaf Soaps
We hope to celebrate life’s memorable moments with you once again. Until then, we have the beautiful memories from this year’s SoulStars Gala to hold onto!
Date: January 31st, 2020
Location: Plaza Antique, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Dresses by: PromGirl
Suits by: Club Uomo
MUA by: Makeup by Mary K
Hair by: Christina Mobile Hair Stylist
Neon sign by: Something Neon
Moon backdrop featured in Strings’ video available for rental





