Sarah’s Charity Work 2009
The Darfur Challenge
January 2009
Auction (for the auction : Closer, a poster, a t-shirt and a card with artwork made by Sarah).
51st Grammy Awards Charity Online Auction
February 2nd to February 19th 2009
Framed lyrics of « Angel » handwritten and signed by Sarah McLachlan. Proceeds from the sale of the lyrics benefit MusiCares.
Diana Krall fundraser
February 16th 2009
At the Vancouver General Hospital. Also : Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, Elton John.
Bill Clinton’s iPod
May 2009
« Angel » is featured on the playlist of the iPod. Proceeds from this auction will benefit Music Rising which is an organization currently trying to restore music programs in schools and churches that were destroyed in the South by Hurricane Katrina.
One Night Live
May 21st 2009
Toronto. She was at the evening party.
Brett Wilson’s Garden Party
June 2009
At Brett Wilson’s home in Calgary. This year, $110,000 was raised to fight blindness through 777 Run for Sight, for which Norma Bastidas ran seven ultra-marathons on seven continents in seven months. Sarah McLachlan sang her hit Angel and a tune with the scheduled entertainers, the Canadian Tenors.
Unite With Art Benefit
June 2009
Sarah joins the Unite With Art Benefit auction.
PETA Shirt
July 1st 2009
Sarah was wearing a shirt representing a seal when she performed at Canada Day.
Vancouver Music Industry Gala
July 28th 2009
The Vancouver Music Industry (VMI) held its fourth annual Gala and Golf Event to benefit the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach. On Wednesday July 29, 2009 The VMI hosted a golf tournament at the University Golf Club. This tournament is always well attended by many members of the local music industry and proceeds from this day are also distributed to many charities including the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach.This two- day event has raised over $70,000for the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach program since it began in 2006.
Summer Sessions at Ambleside
September 12th 2009
Ambleside park in Vancouver. A fundraiser to benefit the Sarah McLachlan Foundation. Also : Sheryl Crow, Neil Young.
Barefoot in the Backyard with Sarah McLachlan
September 13th 2009
A fundraiser to benefit the Sarah McLachlan Foundation. Also : Sheryl Crow, Neil Young.
Cinema Against AIDS
September 15th 2009
A benefit at the Toronto Film Festival. Also : Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York.
Free The Children
September 29th 2009
Free The Children’s National Me to We Day (renamed « We Day »), GM Place in Vancouver. Also : the Dalaï-Lama, Jane Goodall, Jason Mraz, Mia Farrow.
Fuck Cancer
November 2009
Sarah was featured on the website of « Fuck Cancer », wearing the bracelet of the organization in 2008, and now she did a photoshoot for the Fuck Cancer campaign in November 2009.
David Suzuki Foundation
December 10th 2009
Private concert for the foundation.
Race 4 Change
Benefit for the Desmond Tutu Charitable Foundation & The Dalai Lama Center for Peace & Education. Also : Beth Nielson Chapman, Peter Buffet, Steven C. Funk.
Vancouver Food Bank
December 2009
Tie Auction (146$)
