An Evening to Remember
Fourth Annual Joan Hisaoka "Make a Difference" Gala
Saturday, October 20, 2012
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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Fourth Annual Joan Hisaoka "Make a Difference" Gala
Saturday, October 20, 2012
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 $8,000 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 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 Center, visit smithcenter.org
- Gala & Sponsorship Information Contact:
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Vivian Thompson
(202) 302-0053 or JoansDifference@aol.com
- Silent Auction Contact:
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To donate an item to the Silent Auction, please download the Silent Auction Donor form and send the completed form to:
Paula Hisaoka
Email: hisaoka@verizon.net
Fax: (703) 893-6547
Phone: (703) 609-1762
Considered one of the 'America's Best New Chefs' by Food & Wine Magazine, Eric Ziebold,Executive Chef at CityZen will conduct the culinary experience.
CNN Anchor,
Wolf Blitzer will begin our evening to remember as the Master of Ceremonies (MC).
Your 2012 Tax Deductible Contribution will benefit Life with Cancer and Smith Center.
For More Information, contact Vivian Thompson Tel: (202) 302-0053 | Fax: (410) 923-0509