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“Honouring Stephen Lewis’ memory: an unwavering force in

the movement to end AIDS”

Harmony and Hope

Concert - April 16, 2026

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This benefit concert was an exceptional event on all counts. Two legendary Canadian icons performed with all their heart and soul to an intimate gathering of 250. The music and the speeches tugged at the audience’s hearts and outlined the challenges we face, while giving us faith in the future.

Jay Douglas confirmed why he has been described as a treasure trove of Toronto-Jamaican musical history. The All Star Band had everyone energized and singing along. His vibrant career spans over five decades. It has been captured on film in the Play It Out Loud-How Toronto Got Soul documentary that has just been released.. It has been shown at a number of Film Festivals and has just been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. Jay’s commitment to a better future resonated in his words and music- reminding us to embrace our grandchildren.

Jackie Richardson’s powerful and soulful voice once again rose in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign. The recipient of countless awards including The Order of Canada, she has been called Canada’s reigning queen of jazz, blues and gospel. Her passion and long-term connections to Jay and the attendees transformed the concert into a communal hug.

Special thanks to the longstanding and new supporters, sponsors and donors.

So much to celebrate and recognize: the lifelong contributions of Stephen Lewis to humanity, the 20th anniversary year of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign and an amazing 15 years of innovative fundraising events by Grandmothers Partnering with Africa.

A few testimonials:

An amazing evening on all counts * Fabulous Concert * Thank you for a wonderful evening! Jay & Jackie all the musicians really had it going. Extra special with the heartfelt tribute to Stephen Lewis. Thank you for shining a light on such a champion for humanity * Huge congratulations on the fabulous event last night. The artists were soooo good and your group did an awesome job.* Fantastic event last night. Thank you for encouraging me to attend!* Amazing night, it was our pleasure and priviledge to be part of this event”* Congrats on another great evening yet again. So interesting to see Jackie in a different light with her family.