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Kate Linder & Friends Tea in the Garden

Global News is proud to support Kate Linder and Friends Tea in the Garden.

Join your favourite stars from The Young and the Restless for the Kate Linder & Friends Tea in the Garden, a special fundraising event in support of Million Dollar Smiles. Kate Linder will host and Christian Le Blanc will co-host the event with Global’s Candace Daniel as emcee. This elegant afternoon features tea & brunch, a silent auction, and an intimate Q & A with the cast.
The highlight? A live auction offering an exclusive private tour of the The Young and the Restless set for you and a guest—personally guided by Kate Linder. This one-of-a-kind experience can only be won by bidding in person at the event.

Following tea, Kate Linder, Christian LeBlanc, Michael Graziadei, Bryton James, and Sean Dominic will host an autograph and photo session.

✨ An unforgettable afternoon. A meaningful cause. A truly rare opportunity. ✨

What: Kate Linder & Friends Tea in the Garden

When: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Where: Paradise Banquet Hall & Convention Centre 

For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

WHY: Million Dollar Smiles Giving Back To Society is a registered nonprofit organization based in Vaughan, Ontario, dedicated to reminding children and families facing life threatening illnesses and special needs that they are loved and valued. Through volunteer-led initiatives including accessible playground builds, our annual Bear Drive, and community-focused events, the organization creates meaningful moments of joy, inclusion, and support. All programs are 100% volunteer-run, and all funds raised, minus essential expenses, go directly toward supporting families and expanding programs that make a lasting impact.

 

Special guest appearances include:

Kate Linder 

Kate Linder has portrayed Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless for 44 years and counting and has hosted the Kate Linder & Friends events in Canada since 1998 to benefit Canadian charities. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was also conducted into the Daytime Emmys Silver Circle Honors in 2025. Photo credit: Ed McGowan – Plain Joe Studios.

Bryton James 

Bryton James portrays Devon Winters on The Young and the Restless and has won two Daytime Emmy Awards and two NAACP Image Awards for his work on the show. He has participated in Kate Linder & Friends events for several years.

 

Christian Le Blanc 

Christian Le Blanc portrays Michael Baldwin on The Young and the Restless and has won three Daytime Emmy Awards as Lead Actor for his work on the show. His numerous stage credits include the recent Off Broadway production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Christian co-hosted Kate Linder & Friends events for many years. PHOTO CREDIT:  JAMES DEPIETRO.

 

Michael Graziadei

Michael Graziadei portrays Daniel Romalotti Jr. on The Young and the Restless and is a three-time Daytime Emmy nominee. He joined the show in 2004 and after a hiatus, returned in 2022. His television credits including lead roles in The Lincoln Lawyer, True Detective, Good Girls Revolt, The Lottery and American Horror Story.

 

Sean Dominic 

Sean Dominic portrays Nate Hastings on The Young and the Restless. Prior to Y&R, his film and television credits include Royal Pains, Running out of Time, and the recurring role of Jabari Johnson on the OWN Network series, Greenleaf. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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