Amputee Awareness Event: Marriott Downtown City Center, Toronto / CN Tower

Agenda:

Time	Duration	Activity	Details
4:00 – 4:30	30 min	Guest Arrival & Networking	Guests check in, receive name tags, informal networking while Nathan and friends play live music. This is an opportunity to introduce yourself to others and make a new connection.
4:30 – 4:40	10 min	Welcome & Event Introduction	Host welcomes guests and introduces the purpose of Illusion, Connect, Thrive: Amputee Awareness Month.
4:40 – 5:10	30 min	Guest Speaker Interview – John Carin (The Mountain Man)	Host interviews guest speaker about their journey, experiences, and insights.
5:10 – 5:25	15 min	Audience Q&A with John Carin	Interactive Q&A session with the audience.
5:25 – 5:45	20 min	Break & Networking	Guests enjoy snacks and connect with one another.
5:45 – 6:05	20 min	Angie Sandow – Comedy, Music & Motivation	Comedy performance, guitar, and motivational message.
6:05 – 6:15	10 min	Jeff Tiessen – Thrive Magazine	Short talk from Thrive Magazine publisher.
6:15 – 6:25	10 min	Sam Paulos – Amputee Coalition of Canada	Short talk from Amputee Coalition representative.
6:25 – 6:45	20 min	Interactive Discussion	Facilitated discussion about community, resilience, and support.
6:45 – 7:05	20 min	Limb Loss Connection Stories	Members share their personal journeys and connection stories.
7:05 – 7:25	20 min	Community Networking	Open networking while live music continues.
7:25 – 7:40	15 min	Group Connection Exercise	Small groups share advice and insights.
7:40 – 7:55	15 min	Closing Remarks	Thank speakers and attendees, reflect on key messages.
7:55 – 8:00	5 min	Transition to CN Tower	Guests gather and prepare to walk together.
8:00 – 8:30	30 min	CN Tower Visit – Street/Ground Level	Visit the CN Tower to see the lighting for Amputee Awareness Month.