Purple floral arrangements frame the text "AFFAIR OF THE HEART 2026" and the logo of the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society against a white background, with university and association details at the bottom.

Affair of the Heart

LXCL:Drinks Available at Venue:• Well Highballs• 14 oz Draft Beer• Canned Beer• 5 oz House Wine• Mocktails *You can also purchase drink tickets at the venue, but please note that the price will be $10 rather than $7, and there will be a limited amount of tickets available. It is recommended to pre-purchase your tickets!

Pre-Paid Drink Ticket

LXCL:Early Bird Ticket Price for students and plus ones. Available until September 18th at 11:59pm. Please pre-purchase your drink tickets.

Early Bird Ticket (CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY)

LXCL:General Admission Ticket Price for students and plus ones. Available after the Early Bird pricing period ends on September 18th at 11:59pm. Ticket Sales end on October 3rd at 11:59pm. Please pre-purchase your drink tickets.

General Admission Ticket (CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY)

LXCL:General Admission Ticket Price for faculty or alumni and plus ones. Available after the Early Bird pricing period ends on September 18th at 11:59pm. Ticket Sales end on October 8th at 11:59pm. Please pre-purchase your drink tickets.

General Admission Ticket (FACULTY & ALUMNI)

Affair of the Heart (AOTH) is a student-led charity gala hosted annually by medical students in the University of Alberta&#39;s Faculty of Medicine &amp; Dentistry. Each year, the event brings together students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and community members for an elegant evening celebrating excellence in medicine while raising funds for a deserving local children&#39;s charity. This year, we are proud to support the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society (EDSS). EDSS is dedicated to empowering individuals with Down syndrome and their families through education, advocacy, inclusion, and community support. Funds raised through Affair of the Heart will directly support programs that provide family resources, youth initiatives, social and recreational opportunities, educational programming, advocacy, public awareness, and access to specialized therapies.By attending, sponsoring, or donating, you are helping create a more inclusive community where individuals with Down syndrome have the opportunity to thrive. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local families. The Evening will include:<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Charcuterie provided by Our Table</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A three course plated dinner</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Speech by the Janet Tryhuba (Executive Director of EDSS)&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Celebration of Teaching and Learning Ceremony (MSA Teaching Awards)&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wellness Champion Award Ceremony</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A silent auction with 50+ items (Including Made by Marcus, YEG Cycle, &nbsp;House of Lagree, Reformed, Earls, Cactus Club, Pedal Pub, Revelstoke Mountain Resort and MANY MORE)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Raffle (AMBOSS subscriptions and LubDub Apparel)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Photo booth&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">DJ + Dance</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bar&nbsp;</li></ul>*A seating chart will be shared with all ticket holders allowing you to select your preferred seats and ensure you&#39;re seated with your guests. The link will be provided in the &quot;Thank You&quot; email upon purchasing* Together, we can celebrate compassion, community, and the future of healthcare while making a lasting impact. Thank you for helping us make the Affair of the Heart 2026 a success! Affair of the Heart 2026 Executive CommitteeColin Stark, Dami Adejuwon, Faith Keister, Samantha Pang, Yujin Jang (c2029)Affair of the Heart - University of Alberta Medical Students&#39; Association Terms and Conditions Ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and dangers incidental to any games or events for which this ticket is issued and waives all claims against the Medical Students&#39; Association, University of Alberta Students&#39; Union, and the Governors of the University of Alberta whether or not&nbsp;such claims arise from the negligence of any of the said parties. Admission is subject to compliance with all laws and facility rules. Failure to comply with laws or facility rules may result in refusal of admission or expulsion. Ticket holder consents to reasonable examinations and searches to ensure compliance with laws and facility rules, and acknowledges illegal substances are not permitted on premises. Ticket holders must be over 18 years of age. For a safe ride home, dial #TAXI on your cell phone.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank You for Your Support! ❤ Thank you for purchasing your ticket(s) to Affair of the Heart 2026! Your support means so much to us and the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society. <span fr-original-style='font-size: 16px; color: oklch(0.159066 0 none); font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, system-ui, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, "Apple Color Emoji", Arial, sans-serif, "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);' id="isPasted" style='font-size: 16px; color: oklch(0.159066 0 none); font-family: -apple-system-body, ui-sans-serif, -apple-system, system-ui, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, "Apple Color Emoji", Arial, sans-serif, "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;'>Please use the following link to add your name and the name(s) of your guest(s) to the&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VspuKK7HSXupluutimD9uPmfuLtKGKLKRCsWMAud6R8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SEATING CHART</a> By attending, you are helping empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families through programs focused on education, advocacy, inclusion, family support, and community engagement. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of families right here in Edmonton. Thank you for being part of Affair of the Heart 2026,&nbsp;we can&#39;t wait to celebrate with you! With gratitude,&nbsp; <div fr-original-style="text-align: start;color: rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small;" id="isPasted" style="text-align: start; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><div fr-original-style="font-size: 12.8px;" style="font-size: 12.8px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Affair of the Heart 2026 Executive Committee</div>Colin Stark, Dami Adejuwon, Faith Keister, Samantha Pang, Yujin Jang</div><div fr-original-style="text-align: start;color: rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: small;" style="text-align: start; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Affair of the Heart University of Alberta Medical Students&#39; Association <a fr-original-style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href="mailto:aoth@ualberta.ca" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">aoth@ualberta.ca</a></div> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1785380940/wysiwyg/t1iw9k94mfkgwhhutef2.jpg" style="width: 393px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 393px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Affair of the Heart (AOTH) is a student-led charity gala hosted annually by medical students in the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine &amp; Dentistry. Each year, the event brings together students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and community members for an elegant evening celebrating excellence in medicine while raising funds for a deserving local children's charity. This year, we are proud to support the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society (EDSS). EDSS is dedicated to empowering individuals with Down syndrome and their families through education, advocacy, inclusion, and community support. Funds raised through Affair of the Heart will directly support programs that provide family resources, youth initiatives, social and recreational opportunities, educational programming, advocacy, public awareness, and access to specialized therapies.By attending, sponsoring, or donating, you are helping create a more inclusive community where individuals with Down syndrome have the opportunity to thrive. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local families. The Evening will include:<ul><li>Charcuterie provided by Our Table</li><li>A three course plated dinner</li><li>Speech by the Janet Tryhuba (Executive Director of EDSS) </li><li>The Celebration of Teaching and Learning Ceremony (MSA Teaching Awards) </li><li>Wellness Champion Award Ceremony</li><li>A silent auction with 50+ items (Including Made by Marcus, YEG Cycle,  House of Lagree, Reformed, Earls, Cactus Club, Pedal Pub, Revelstoke Mountain Resort and MANY MORE)</li><li>Raffle (AMBOSS subscriptions and LubDub Apparel)</li><li>Photo booth </li><li>DJ + Dance</li><li>Bar </li></ul>*A seating chart will be shared with all ticket holders allowing you to select your preferred seats and ensure you're seated with your guests. The link will be provided in the "Thank You" email upon purchasing* Together, we can celebrate compassion, community, and the future of healthcare while making a lasting impact. Thank you for helping us make the Affair of the Heart 2026 a success! Affair of the Heart 2026 Executive CommitteeColin Stark, Dami Adejuwon, Faith Keister, Samantha Pang, Yujin Jang (c2029)Affair of the Heart - University of Alberta Medical Students' Association Terms and Conditions Ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and dangers incidental to any games or events for which this ticket is issued and waives all claims against the Medical Students' Association, University of Alberta Students' Union, and the Governors of the University of Alberta whether or not such claims arise from the negligence of any of the said parties. Admission is subject to compliance with all laws and facility rules. Failure to comply with laws or facility rules may result in refusal of admission or expulsion. Ticket holder consents to reasonable examinations and searches to ensure compliance with laws and facility rules, and acknowledges illegal substances are not permitted on premises. Ticket holders must be over 18 years of age. For a safe ride home, dial #TAXI on your cell phone.

Affair of the Heart

Affair of the Heart

10416 80 Ave NW

Pre-Paid Drink Ticket

$7

Early Bird Ticket (CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY)

$90

General Admission Ticket (CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY)

$100

General Admission Ticket (FACULTY & ALUMNI)

$120

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