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The second annual Angels for ALS Gala is scheduled for October 13th, 2007 at 6:30 pm.  Last year, over 250 people attended with almost $90,000 raised benefiting Extra Hands for ALS and our research partner, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS/TDI).  This year we are reaching for 400 people to enjoy this beautiful night out.  We will be honoring the student, mentor and family volunteers that make Extra Hands possible.

We are fortunate to be at the same venue at the Belmar Center in Lakewood, Colorado.  Our sit down dinner will be presented by our friends at Gourmet Fine Catering.  The evening will include silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment and dancing all in a black tie optional theme.   

Table sponsorships from $1,500 to our $10,000 are available with multiple marketing and recognition opportunities as well as individual tickets for $125.  Click here for more details and online registration.  If you did not receive a formal invitation last year, please respond to this posting with your contact information as soon as possible so we can include you in the mailings.  We would appreciate you forwarding this posting to anyone that you think might be interested in participating in this incredible event as it is our main fundraiser for the calendar year. 

If you are unable attend there are still many ways to participate.  We are always looking for silent auction items and volunteers for the evening to help with all the details an event like this requires.  Also, if there are companies that could help offset the hard costs, i.e. venue and caterer, we would be honored to have you listed as event sponsors for marketing purposes.  Please contact Steven or Jennifer Bishop at 303-423-3779 or email denver@extrahands.org for more information.

Of course, we always appreciate a donation of any kind which can be done online by clicking here or sending a check made out to Extra Hands for ALS at 8237 Swadley Court, Arvada, CO 80005.  Lastly, thank you all for your continued support of ALS awareness, programs and research.  It is your involvement in these issues that provides purpose and hope in our lives.  We are humbly touched by your dedication and interest.