An Intimate Evening with Sylvester Stallone | Canadian Diabetes Association

An Intimate Evening with Sylvester Stallone

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

Thanks for the great job. You had awesome items.

— Filomena – Vaughan Chamber of Commerce

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

— Tiffany – Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation

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

— Jocelyn

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

— Sybil – Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

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

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

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

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

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

— Ann

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

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

— Scotty – The Scott McKay Foundation

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 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

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

— Nadia

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

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

— Josh – Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation

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

— Joyce

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

— Bruno

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

— Gladys

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

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

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

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

AFGI Delivers Auction Services at Star-Studded Sylvester Stallone Fundraiser for Canadian Diabetes Association

Sylvester Stallone, legendary star of the Rocky and Rambo film franchises, headlined a celebrity-packed fundraising event in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. The evening brought together an all-star lineup including former Dragons’ Den star Robert Herjavec, Walter Gretzky, NHL Hall-of-Famer Johnny Bower, ET Canada’s Rick Campanelli, and Canadian Idol winner Brian Melo.

AFGI was thrilled to provide both live and silent auction services for this high-profile charity gala. The auction featured an exclusive selection of rare collectibles and memorabilia, including limited-edition items from Stallone’s iconic film career, which generated excitement and strong bids throughout the evening.

Our expert team helped elevate the energy in the room and maximize fundraising results, making the auction one of the event’s standout highlights.

As Canada’s trusted provider of charity auction services, AFGI continues to support nonprofit organizations and celebrity events with seamless auction planning and professional execution.