SASKATOON — Celebrity chef Dale MacKay is opening up the doors of his restaurant downtown, in a rare meet-and-greet session Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The event is hosted by Dyslexia Canada, established in 2016, and will be held at MacKay’s Ayden Kitchen and Bar on 3rd Avenue Â鶹ÊÓƵ. MacKay is the first season winner of Top Chef Canada in 2011 and owns four restaurants including Ayden Kitchen.
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Dyslexia Canada is holding the event at MacKay’s restaurant as part of its campaign to raise awareness through its Mark it Read Campaign every October.
MacKay is one of Dyslexia Canada’s celebrity ambassadors along with former CFL player Matt Black, comedian Phil Hanley and pro triathlete Taylor Reid. Their young ambassadors include Maggie Berk, Henry Bates and Eva Trites.
Dyslexia Canada is a national charity committed to ensuring every child in Canada with a learning disorder gets a fair and equitable education.
The organization was formed to ensure there was a national voice and forum to advocate for all Canadian children with dyslexia.
Dyslexia Canada works to drive systemic change through partnerships with other advocates, experts and organizations. They educate and engage the public, and help establish legislation specific to recognizing and remedying dyslexia.
Anyone who would like a chance to meet and ask MacKay questions (dyslexia related or not), meet other local families with dyslexia, enjoy some snacks and drinks, receive a tour of the restaurant and more is welcome to attend.
Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading and writing, and 15 to 20 per cent of children in classrooms in Canada struggle.
“The truth is, getting the help a child with dyslexia needs to learn the fundamental skill of reading is out of reach for most. Canadian families and teachers are not being provided with the tools and resources they require,” said Dyslexia Canada chair Keith Gray.
“We hear stories of children falling behind, and their parents and teachers feeling helpless. We need a comprehensive approach at a systemic level that ensures children with dyslexia get the education and chance at life that they deserve.”
