An Evening to Remember
Third Annual Joan Hisaoka "Make a Difference" Gala
Friday, September 24, 2010
Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C.
A four course dinner complete with wine pairings will be designed and prepared especially for this event by none other than James Beard Award winning chef, Eric Ziebold of CityZen and the entire CityZen staff.
- Event Name, Date & Location:
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Third Annual Joan Hisaoka "Make a Difference" Gala
Friday, September 24, 2010
Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C.
- Event Format:
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5:30 – 6:30 p.m. VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. – General Reception and Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. – Program, Dinner and Live Auction
10:00 – 11:30 p.m. After Party
- Attire:
Black Tie
- Sponsorship Levels:
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Presenting Sponsor $100,000 Benefactors $10,000 Diamond Sponsors $75,000 Friends $7,500 Platinum Sponsors $50,000 Donors $5,000 Gold Sponsors $25,000 Contributors $3,000 Silver Sponsors $15,000 Supporters $1,500 - Individual Tickets:
$600
- About Joan Hisaoka:
Joan Hisaoka was a remarkable woman who was 48 years old when she lost her battle with cancer on May 14, 2008. During her lifetime, Joan received numerous awards for both her community involvement and her work as the founder of Hisaoka Public Relations, which represented many top metro-area hospitality, tourism and retail clients. Included in the honors Joan received were the prestigious international Silver Anvil Award in 2004 — one of the highest honors in public relations, and being named one of the 50 most powerful and influential women in 2004, as a recipient of the Washington Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business award.
Through her experiences at cancer-related retreats and programs across the country, Joan learned the immense healing power of emotional, psychological and spiritual support, and sought to extend that support to others. This Gala was created to honor Joan and her dream of assisting those living with cancer. With the proceeds, we will continue her unfinished work by supporting organizations that bring hope and healing to those faced with serious illness.
- About the Beneficiaries:
This year our main beneficiary will be Life with Cancer® who will receive seventy-five percent of the net proceeds. Life with Cancer® is part of Inova Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare system in Northern Virginia. The mission of Life with Cancer® is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support. Their programs are free of charge to cancer patients and their loved ones, thanks to the generous support of the community. Anyone may attend, regardless of where treatment is received, and they offer classes for children, teens, and adults. To learn more about Life with Cancer®, visit lifewithcancer.org
The Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts is a Washington, DC based non-profit health, education and creative arts organization that serves individuals, families and communities affected by cancer and other serious illness. They will receive twenty-five percent of the net proceeds. To learn more about Smith Farm Center, visit smithfarm.com
- Gala & Sponsorship Information Contact:
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Rebecca Zweig
(202) 543-7388 or makeadifference@aboutbravo.com
- Silent Auction Contact:
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Paula Hisaoka
(703) 609-1762 or hisaoka@verizon.net
Considered one of the 'America's Best New Chefs' by Food & Wine Magazine, Eric Ziebold,Executive Chef at CityZen will conduct the culinary experience.
Your 2010 Tax Deductible Contribution will benefit Life with Cancer and Smith Farm Center.
For More Information, contact Bravo! Events by Design Tel: (202) 543-7388 | Fax: (202) 543-7393