Tom Jackson, singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, is bringing his pre-holiday charity concert event to Toronto on Dec. 11. Alongside, Tom will have Tom McKillip and John MacArthur Ellis. Over the years, Tom's charity events have raised an estimated $250 million.

He joins Andrew Pinsent to talk about the event, its importance in the holiday season, and what people can expect.

Tom Jackson, singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, is bringing his pre-holiday charity concert event to Toronto on Dec. 11. Alongside, Tom will have Tom McKillip and John MacArthur Ellis. Over the years, Tom's charity events have raised an estimated $250 million.
He joins Andrew Pinsent to talk about the event, its importance in the holiday season, and what people can expect.

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