Entrepreneur: Tammy Zaccolo

Business: Events 2 Remember - Whether you are planning a party, fundraiser, or corporate event, Events 2 Remember will help you find the right venue, entertainment, and services to make your event a success and one your guests will always remember.

Events 2 Remember

I’ve always wanted to work for myself, and start my own business.  Two things always held me back; I didn’t know what I wanted to do, and I was afraid to take the financial risk.  It’s amazing how it all fell into place.

After I was diagnosed with cancer in 1999, life itself changed around me.  Being diagnosed at any age makes you reevaluate everything.  Though being diagnosed at a young age causes you to access your life goals and accomplishments.  There was so much I still wanted to do!

Immediately after my treatments I organized a fundraiser to raise money for cancer research.  To my surprise the event was a huge success, and the next chapter in my life began.  With the support of my husband, I went back to College and received my Fundraising & Volunteer Management diploma.  My Road2Recovery event has been 7 years running, and to date has raised over $130,000 for cancer research at The Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre.  www.road2recovery.net

Then came my son Adrian; after four years in remission and suggestions that the cancer treatment may have affected my ability to conceive.  Just when I thought I truly appreciated my existence and fortune, my son was born and my understanding grew to a new level.

When it was time to go back to work full-time, I was hesitant and had anxiety.

I felt that I needed more time with my family, and work took a second seat on my list of priorities.  We opted to downsize, and I began to look for a part-time job.

After tons of part-times job interviews, trying to find the right fit for my family, my ideas to start my own business resurfaced.  This time I knew exactly what I was good at, and the financial fear was no longer.

My new business, Events2Remember is a reflection of my energy.  Celebrating special occasions in your life, and making them one to remember.  Whether you are planning a party, fundraiser, or corporate event, Events 2 Remember will help you find the right venue, entertainment, and services to make your event a success, and turn your ideas into reality.  Over the past six years I have managed events such as fundraising galas, weddings, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, golf tournaments, and corporate events.

It has been quite the challenge to juggle work, parenting, and marriage responsibilities.  However, I am up to a good challenge by nature.  The best way I have learned to cope is to set a time each day that is dedicated to your work so it doesn’t fall behind.  This also means setting aside time for hubby!  When you have a toddler at home, and your office is just down the hall, many things can pop up unexpectedly.  This can sometimes means late nights because I try to get as much time with Adrian during the day as possible.  At the moment, I am trying to keep the workflow to part-time hours, and that alone can be hard.  In life it seems, when it rains it pours!  Organization, a positive attitude, and limiting myself to work I enjoy, will help me stay “on the ball”.

Visit our website for more information:
www.events2remember.ca
(416) 824-1020