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Thank you so much for all your work on Sunday! And that of your team. It was wonderful working with you! Our goal was to raise $733,000 and we raised…$850,000! The Live Auction was the most successful ever – it went off so smoothly. Everyone loved it!

— Tonia – Toronto Taste

We would love for you to return this year as our auctioneer… you did such a wonderful job last year – so we’d like to keep to a winning formula!

— Jennifer – Second Harvest Canada

Thank you for coming out with your team on Saturday and helping to make the event a success!

— Tiffany – Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation

Their product catalogue was both unique and high-quality that really got our guests excited. The whole process felt smooth and stress-free, and our guests were left with great prizes at the end!

— Alison – Job Skills Canada

Super friendly, organized and prompt response to questions. The bidding sheets were all clear and easy to read – very professional. The person who was there was also very nice and professional.

— Lisa

I would highly recommend AFGI to anyone looking to raise funds at their event—regardless of the cause. Thank you again to the entire AFGI team for a seamless and impactful experience!

— Joe – Cassie’s Place

Wow, you guys are amazing to say the least. Thank you very much!

— Bruno

Thanks for the great job. You had awesome items.

— Filomena – Vaughan Chamber of Commerce

Thank you and your team for all of your help!

— Tori – The Baeumler Family Foundation

We’ve used AFGI three years in a row and each year they exceed expectations. Our donors now look forward to the auction as the highlight of the night

— Louis

Thank you Allen. You and your son were fantastic and made a big difference to our auction. I hope we can work together again soon!

— Kelly – The Princess Margaret Foundation

Their ability to move the room during the Fund-a-Need was nothing short of inspiring. People were crying and giving generously.

— Gladys

From the first meeting to final reporting, AFGI was professional, responsive, and truly invested in our success.

— Joyce

This was our first time using a professional auctioneer, and now we’ll never go without. AFGI made the entire process seamless.

— Ann

Ryan and his team helped us out tremendously for our Impact Gala. From their expertise and experience they helped us fundraise to continue to support. Excited to work with them in the future!

— Josh – Federation of Black Canadians

Thank you very much for your prompt reports and thank you for a job well-done.

— Judy – Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Businesses

Thank you very much for all of your help. Its always a pleasure having you guys come down.

— Josh – Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation

Thank you so much for your wonderful efforts yesterday. You both did a spectacular job, everyone was very impressed and happy with the funds raised.

— Kelli – Randstad Canada

We used AFGI for both our in-person gala and an online follow-up auction. Their flexibility and guidance were incredible.

— Jocelyn

I was pleased with your staff; they were very professional. It was good that they ran everything very independently as I was busy dealing with other challenges.

— Diane – Rotary International, District Conference

Ryan is quick to respond and works with you to make your auction a success. Items are high quality and unique as well.

— Debra – Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

Thanks so much again for participating in our event the way you do. We set a budget of $100k between the live and silent auction and raised over $150k.

— Nick – The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

AFGI isn’t just an auction service—they’re true fundraising partners. Their expertise took our event to the next level.

— Nadia

Having you and your team there really elevated the entire evening. We raised $18,500.

— Sybil – Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

Their item selection was spot-on for our crowd. We had the perfect mix of price points and unique offerings. You guys were awesome!

— Glenn Healy – The Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Association

Thank you for bringing our event up a notch with your team’s professionalism!

— Scotty – The Scott McKay Foundation

For the Canadian Choice Award Gala 2025, held at Toronto’s luxurious Liberty Grand, AFGI brought its acclaimed silent auction expertise to a night dedicated to honouring Canada’s outstanding small and mid‑sized businesses Canadian Choice Award. Leveraging four decades of fundraising leadership, AFGI expertly planned, managed, and executed the entire silent auction—from procurement to checkout—ensuring seamless integration with the gala’s red‑carpet elegance and high‑profile networking environment.