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NBA legend Steve Nash was the star attraction at the 26th annual Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner in support of the Soloway JCC, held Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Infinity Convention Centre. Nash, known for his laid-back charisma, took time to meet Ottawa artist Robert Lariviere, whose popular street art under the name Falldowng can be seen across the city.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
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Steve Nash, an NBA legend, headlined the 26th annual Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Infinity Convention Centre, raising funds for the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. Known for his cool demeanour and impressive career, Nash captivated a sold-out crowd of 650 guests.
Nash’s journey to success is rooted in his unwavering work ethic and determination. After moving to Canada as a child, he honed his basketball skills at Santa Clara University, where he led the team to three NCAA Tournament appearances. Drafted 15th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 1996, he quickly established himself as one of the NBA’s most skilled point guards, earning two MVP awards and eight All-Star selections throughout his career. Following his retirement in 2015, Nash transitioned to coaching, serving as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and continuing to inspire young athletes through his foundation, which promotes health and education for underserved children.
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As the beneficiary of Tuesday night’s event, the Soloway Jewish Community Centre serves as a community hub that promotes inclusiveness and supports thousands of people through a variety of educational and recreational programs, offering scholarships annually. The event raised vital funds for these initiatives, reinforcing the JCC’s commitment to health and wellness for all.
Sarah Beutel, president of the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, along with Stuart Ages, principal at Paramount Properties and co-chair of the Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Mark Wacyk, president of the Ottawa BlackJacks basketball team; Faqrudin Ali, basketball coach and mental health and substance use team member at Ottawa Public Health; and retired NBA player Steve Nash. Ali, affectionately known in the community as Coach Turtle, received the Ottawa BlackJacks Community Service Award in recognition of his ongoing work with Ottawa Public Health and his unwavering dedication to the city’s basketball community.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia From left: Adam Zaret, vice-president of Gemstone; his nephew Fenway; his father Neil Zaret, founder of Gemstone; and family friend Jason Shinder, principal at District Realty.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Dr. Donald Chow, retired team physician for the Ottawa Senators and a distinguished inductee into the Senators Ring of Honour, was a participant in the special event.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia During the event’s Q-and-A session, retired Canadian NBA player Steve Nash, who played 18 seasons, emphasized the importance of hard work in achieving his career success. Speaking to a sold-out crowd, Nash delivered a heartfelt talk about his passion and unwavering drive to succeed through perseverance.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Ottawa artist Robert Lariviere, known for his popular work under the name Falldowng, created a Steve Nash-themed piece of art that the basketball legend signed before it was raffled. Lariviere enjoyed the special night with his wife Jessica and their daughter Rukah, who was celebrating the eve of her 12th birthday.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Anthony Bassi, junior project manager at JB Holdings Inc.; his mother Maria Bassi; and father John Bassi, CEO of JBPA Developments.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Julie Ross with her husband Dave Ross, owner of Fitness Depot.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Canadian sports commentator James Duthie, renowned for his sharp wit and award-winning sports coverage, served as the engaging master of ceremonies for the evening.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Ken Ages, principal of Paramount Properties, listened to Steve Nash during the VIP reception Q-and-A before the main event.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia From left: Ottawa artist Tony Harris; Lianne Laing, vice-president of philanthropy at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and president of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation; Stacey McMillan, senior manager at KPMG Enterprise; Drew McMillan, president of Ages Group of Companies.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Nik Lemieux, founder of Mirabel Management, and John Robinson, president and CEO of Intega IT.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Lisa Miller gave her friend Sarah Beutel, president of the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, a big hug when she arrived at the VIP reception.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Jen McKnight, director of marketing and operations with CAPCORP Financial, with Christine Clancy, Ottawa Senators director of premium client services.Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
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