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We have been busy planning so please mark the date, October 14, 2006.  The event name has changed to the Angels For ALS Gala.   We feel the title describes the extraordinary people that we have the privilege of being involved with.  The Angels For ALS Gala will benefit Extra Hands for ALS and our Denver Chapter. 

As you may be aware, Jennifer is the Program Manager and I am the Program Ambassador for the Denver area.  This unique ALS organization teams up student volunteers and adult mentors with families affected by ALS.  The result is the empowerment of all parties involved by the contribution each makes to the other’s lives.  We will be honoring the volunteers that make this organization possible. 

The venue will be the new Belmar Center in Lakewood.  This black tie optional, Saturday night extravaganza will feature a live and silent auction; sit down dinner catered by our great friends from Dolce Vita Restaurant and dancing afterward.   

We are setting our sites on 600 people attending and a have a fundraising goal of $100,000 (It’s a nice round number!).  Tickets will be the same price as the last gala Jennifer and I hosted in May of 2004 at $125 per ticket.  Table sponsorships will also be available and are strongly encouraged!  These opportunities are not yet finalized.  A portion of all ticket prices will be tax deductible. 

If you would like to help by donating your time, auction items or perhaps sponsor part of the event please contact our event coordinator extraordinaire, Karlye Burge at (720) 934-9299 or mailto:kburge@collegeamerica.edu. 

There are many more details to follow, but get October 14th on your calendars now!