Turning the tide
March, 2005 — As RBC's Anthony Contento watched news of the
devastating tsunamis that hit Southeast Asia on Boxing Day
last year, he, like people all over the world, couldn't help
feeling anguish for all those who lost their loved ones and
homes in the disaster. Managing a team of mortgage specialists
in Toronto, Ontario, Anthony helps clients obtain their dream
homes every day, and so he has a unique sense of how important
having a hearth and home can be, no matter where you live.
"It is very sad when someone loses their home, "said
Anthony. "While I had no personal connection to anyone
affected by the tsunami, I wanted to do something to give
back to community, and wanted to try my best to help out."
So Anthony rounded up his mortgage specialist team to organize
a fundraiser on March 11, 2005, and the team set to work inviting
everyone they knew who had an interest in hearth and home
to attend a gala dinner and silent auction.
Not only did 500 builders and realtors attend the event,
they also showed their support by donating items to the silent
auction. In the end, Anthony and his team of volunteers raised
close to $27,000— donated to the Tsunami Relief Fund.
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