Though July 1st is Canada Day, the celebration in Brampton Ontario also included elements of India, Pakistan, Japan, New Zealand, and even the streets of Harlem, New York. Such is the concept of TigerFest 2012, the fundraiser put on by legendary wrestler, humanitarian and philanthropist Tiger Jeet Singh and his son wrestling superstar Tiger Ali Singh as part of the city’s festivities.
Friday, May 4th, on behalf of the Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Lisa Raitt presented The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to local residents Tiger Jeet Singh and his son Tiger Ali Singh.
(PHOTO: Lisa Raitt stands with Rick Nodwell, Principal of Tiger Jeet Singh Public School, Tiger Jeet Singh and Tiger Ali Singh as they accept the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for philanthropy and charitable services)
Wrestling legend Tiger Jeet Singh, his son wrestling superstar Tiger Ali Singh, and their dear friends Troy Newton and Crystal Newton, spearheaded The Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation’s efforts in raising over a record setting $100,000 worth in donations of food, toys and corporate sponsorships as a result of Troy’s Toy Drive 2011, doubling the amount raised from the two earlier toy drive events.
On December 19, over 1000 supporters from across Ontario attended Troy’s Diner @ Best Western Plus – Milton Inn. Among the supporters were such dignitaries as Lisa Raitt – MP & Federal Minister of Labour, Tim Hudak – MPP & Leader of Conservative Party, Ted Chaudleigh – MPP Halton and Gord Krantz – Milton Mayor.