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.
BRAMPTON, Ontario, Canada – Though July 1 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.
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.
Brampton Mayor Susan Fennel, Wrestling’s Living Legend Tiger Jeet Singh, City Councillor Vicky Dhillon and Bollywood singing sensation RDB swung to the beat, at the weekend’s TigerFest, held in Brampton, Ontario.
While the day saw a number of entertainment events, the real highlight was – given Tiger Jeet Singh’s background – wrestling action. The wrestling was greeted with tremendous enthusiasm by the huge crowds and was brought to a climax during the main event, where over 10,000 Tiger-Maniacs watched as Tiger’s son Tiger Ali Singh and tag team partner Shawn Daivari had their hands raised in victory. Both Mayor Fennel and Tiger Jeet Singh presented the two former WWE Superstars with the championship trophy.
WRESTLING EXTRAVAGANZA FOR CHARITY
Free Family Friendly Event
TIGERFEST, a charity wrestling exhibition and free Top 40 concert, will take place in Chinguacousy Park on Saturday, September 24th, a date chosen to coincide with Brampton Day in order to capitalize on the crowds it traditionally attracts. Scotia Bank and Century 21 New Star Realty will be the presenting sponsors for this exciting family event.
TIGERFEST, previously held in Milton, has been proven to attract a diverse audience and it is hoped the event will appeal to, and serve, Brampton’s quickly growing South East Asian community of over 250,000 people and approximately 1 million in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
It’s no secret that the wholesome family entertainment that professional wrestling provides is experiencing an all time high in popularity around the world. So with this in mind, TIGERFEST has utilized the popularity of professional wrestling, the marketability of wrestling legend Tiger Jeet Singh and his son former WWE superstar Tiger Ali Singh to promote Canada’s only free wrestling extravaganza in support of a number of charities.