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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, and Bryton James 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 43 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. Photo credit: Ed McGowan – Plain Joe Studios.

 

Bryton James 

Bryton James has portrayed Devon Winters on The Young and the Restless and has won two Daytime Emmy Awards for his acting on the show in addition to an Image Award. He has co-hosted a Kate Linder & Friends event and has participated in many of them through the years.

 

Christian Le Blanc 

Christian Le Blanc portrays Michael Baldwin on The Young and the Restless and has won an Outstanding Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Award for his work on the show. He has started in many stage productions as well. For many years, Christian has acted as a co-host for the Kate Linder & Friends events. PHOTO CREDIT:  JAMES DEPIETRO.

 

Michael Graziadei

After a ten year hiatus, Michael Graziadei returned to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS in November 2022. He made his Y&R debut as “Daniel Romalotti, Jr.” in 2004 and played the role for nine years before leaving in 2013. Graziadei is a three-time Daytime Emmy nominee for his work on Y&R. Born in Germany to American parents, Michael began acting at an early age on stage. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and moved to Los Angeles after college to pursue an acting career. His recent television credits include lead roles in the Netflix series, “The Lincoln Lawyer”, HBO’s “True Detective, Amazon’s “Good Girls Revolt”, ” Lifetime’s “The Lottery” and the Ryan Murphy series, “American Horror Story” . Graziadei lives in Los Angeles with his fiancée, Lauren and their twin sons, Oliver and Arlo. His birthday is September 22. Follow him on Instagram @goodgriefcharliebrown.

 

Sean Dominic 

Sean Dominic portrays Nate Hastings from the CBS original daytime series THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS celebrating its Golden Anniversary of 50 years, airing on CBS Television Network. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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