For more than a decade, Summer has been an active member of the Beaches-East York community through charitable events, fundraising and community building activities.
Big smiles with Prime Minister Carney after I let him know how many people I signed up to support me. :)
100 Women Who Care Toronto East December 2023 meeting @ Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club. This is a group of women that meet quarterly to raise money for local charities.
Another 100 Women Who Care Toronto East Event-- the winning charity was TNG's settlement services.
One of the true highlights of my life-- Getting advice from Prime Minister Chretien, who confirmed the power of Open Nominations
100 Women Who Care Toronto East, December meeting.
With members of the Provincial Riding Association and the National Women's Liberal Commission at an Equal Voice Lunch for International Women's Day
Expressing gratitude for being invited to celebrate Mother Tongue Language Day with my Bengali friends at Detonia Park.
Celebrating Chinese New Year with many members of the Liberal party. Pictured here with MP Dr. Helena Jaczek
Starting my canvassing shift with the future MP for Scarborough South West, Doly Begum
Celebrating my successful pitch for the charity, Autism Dog Services.Lukey- our neighbourhood Autism Dog pictured with his handler, my friend Kristin. These special dogs are life altering for the families they live with, and for the whole community. Lukey has brought our community together to raise awareness about neuro-divergency, and to assist children integrate into their communities.
With a delegation from CIJA at the Antisemitism: Face it Fight It conference in Ottawa in October 2023.
Celebrating the local dogs for a Halloween/Birthday Party at Cassels Park.
With the talented MP from Eglinton Lawrence, Vince Gasparro
Having a big laugh with the Rabbi's beautiful wife Devorah, at the Beaches Danforth Chabad, Dreidels and Drinks. As the saying goes-- "Windows shatter easily. Communities don't"
Heading to the starting line to race the local Dads on kids bikes at the Annual Street Party (I was not a close second). Neighbourhood gatherings abound in Beaches and East York and it makes our riding such a special place to live.
Proudly posing with a giant cheque, donated to East York Meals on Wheels by my team who ran the Constantine Yorkville Run 2023. EYMOW serves over 300 residents and delivers over 42,000 meals per year. This is a community service that truly improves lives.
Gearing up to the ride the Beaches Lion's Club Float in the Easter Parade.
Handing out medals to the kids who participated in the Toronto Nepalese Soccer Club Tournament 2023 @ Detonia Park. Team sports are so beneficial for self-esteem, fitness, team work and competition.
Wishing I could hand out a medal for the best hug @Detonia Park.
Getting ready to take the stage at Nathan Phillips Square to address my amazing friends from the Nepalese community. Nepal is a country with a multitude of cultures and languages and is characterized by mutual respect for others.
Gathering with friends, neighbours and dogs to celebrate the life of a dearly departed community member.
Honoured to be invited to speak with other distinguished guests at the Toronto Nepalese Soccer Tournament on July 13, 2024 in Scarborough. Pictured with Bonnie Crombie, MP Salma Zahid, Federal Party President for Ontario, Qasir Dar
Picking up our load of Toronto Star Xmas Boxes to be delivered to members of the community before the Holidays. Delivering these gifts throughout the East End is as meaningful to the people dropping them off, as it is for the children who receive them. Looking forward to doing it again this year!
Our load of Star Boxes!
My amazing team who raised money for the East York Meals on Wheels.
With Sachit Mehra, President of the Liberal Party.
With Leslie Church @ ACTION2024.
With my inspiration, the late Betsy McGregor, author of Women on the Ballot.
Getting ready for the 2023 Pride Parade.
With Federal Liberal Party Director for Ontario at a 2023 Fundraiser.
With the amazing MPP Andrew Hazell at her campaign launch party in 2023.
Talking about my favourite topic: HOUSING with the former Minister of Housing, Sean Fraser at a Liberal event in Spadina-Fort York.
Enjoying my job as escort to local Olympian Courtney Stott in the 2025 Beaches Lion's Easter Parade
My sister, the one and only Serena Nudel, and family getting ready for the Beaches Christmas Parade (2025)
Part of a huge turnout for the community Menorah Lighting at East Lynn Park (2025)
Having a laugh with MPP Etobicoke Centre and Scarborourgh South West PLA members
My amazing team of fundraisers completing a challenge for the East End Adventure Challenge raising money for the hospital right here in BEY: Michael Garron
Two members of the Toronto Beaches Lions Club.
Delivering a storied history of the TBLC, staring with its inception in 1935.
I was fan-girling a little with David Hurle, who entertains and informs us weekly with his Podcast, "The Curse of Politics"
A moment with our youngest MP from Brampton Centre, Amandeep Sodhi
Canada Day in Liberal Colours with members of my awesome MPP Triple M, Galiba, Ben and Sarah.
MP Rechie Valdez and my brother from another mother, Vandan Patel.
We were all smiles doing GOTV calls for Bill Blair because the feedback was 100% positive!
The amazing MP Judy Sgro and my friend Vandan Patel,
Something was very funny . . .with former MP Bill Blair
My bestie Dianne- and the most dedicated canvasser you could ever meet.
The crazy energy at the Scarborough Rally for then leadership candidate, current PM Mark Carney.
The Liberal Half of Beyond a Ballet Podcast, the talent Amanda Alvarro.
Celebrating the new year with BEY school trustee Michelle Aarts, City Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, and my friend MMM.
Lucky me bending the ear of Party President Sachit Mehra.
Can you read that cake? It's what we need: Jobs, Housing and Affordability!
Ontario Liberal Women's Commission executive Marilyn Raphael.
Packing period purses to combat period poverty!
Canvassing through the 'hood.
Best job ever! Giving candy to children during the Centre 55 Beaches Christmas Parade.
With my friend and Beaches East-York family member, Tanveer Shawanaz.
Remembrance Day at Kew Gardens.
Serving soup at the Legion on Remembrance Day.
Former BC Premier, Christy Clark
There she is again! The marvelous Mary Margaret McMahon!