okizu and hennessy funds
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Okizu and Hennessy Fundspresent
HERE’S WHAT OKIZU CAMPERS HAVE TO SAY:
“Not only for the benefit of my daughter with cancer, but her siblings could not have made it through the worst time in their lives without Okizu.”
– Family Camp Parent
“I wish the world operated like Camp Okizu.” – Family Camp Parent
“Family Camp allows my family to put a positive note on cancer! We are so grateful we can be part of this family of friends that are all on a similar
journey. Family Camp reminds we are not alone and no matter what happens, we have a support team waiting to provide us with hope and encouragement.”
– Family Camp Parent
“It was the first time away from home and he thrived, he was confident, and can’t wait to go back. Ashton is more open about cancer. The word has come up more from him. He is more comfortable with it. That HAS to be healthy.”
– Parent of a 10-year-old male Oncology Camper
“It makes my sad day really happy.” – 10-year-old female Oncology Camper
“Understanding that this is a lifelong process and that we don’t have to ‘suck it up and get over it’ to be ‘normal.’ What we feel is normal and will be a
lifelong feeling not limited to a certain amount of time.” – Family Camp Bereaved Parent
The word okizu comes from the Sioux language, and means to unify, to come together as one."
Each summer hundreds of children are able to do just that while at Camp Okizu. They come together through laughter, play, hugs, song,
tears, even more laughter, love, and the shared experience of childhood cancer in their lives. One special night each year we too are able to come together as members of the Okizu family in support of Okizu and the unconditional acceptance and support it provides.
Each dollar raised at Art Inspiring Hope goes directly to support a child’s summer camp experience. Because of our minimal administrative costs, and our generous all-volunteer camp staff during the summer, the funds we raise on this special night can
be earmarked solely for camp operations. It is our goal to raise enough to send campers to both Oncology and SIBS (Special and Important Brothers and Sisters) Camp.
*Silent auction will close promptly at 7:00 p.m., so please arrive at 5:00 p.m. www.okizu.org
Saturday, March 19, 20165:00 p.m.* • Black Tie
EmceesReggie Aqui • Dan Noyes
ABC7 NewsFort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
2 Marina Blvd., San FranciscoValet parking in front of the pavilion
Musical GuestTo Be Announced
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Join an illustrious company of intrepid guests arriving by train, plane, steamship, and hot air balloon from exotic parts unknown, to enter a world of science fiction and fantasy—a vintage world powered by cutting edge Victorian technology. It’s a theme that cries out for creativity in dress—try wearing a pair of aviator goggles with your tuxedo, or accessorize with gears and clockworks instead of your favorite jewels.
Steampunk is a joyous fantasy of the past, allowing us to revel in a nostalgia for what never was. It is a literary playground for adventure,
spectacle, drama, escapism, and exploration. But most of all it is fun!
TITLE SPONSORHennessy Funds
MASTERPIECE SPONSORLockehouse Retail Group, Inc.
GALLERY SPONSORSBregante + Company LLPCoblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLPHave a Ball FoundationThe Pasha GroupTashcon CorporationUCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
TABLE SPONSORSTimothy CrudoJames and Gina HalowAnne Muldoon and Andy ProehlHunter and Lisa Spencer
IN-KIND SPONSORSBrewLife, A W2O Group CompanyFort Mason FoundationHartmann StudiosJackson Family Wines, Inc.McCalls Catering & Events
MEDIA SPONSORSABC7 NewsSan Francisco Magazine
ART INSPIRING HOPE COMMITTEEChair - Marsha BellCoordinator - Sarah Uldricks
Amanda Fernandez, Barbara Fetterly, Angela Flynn, Jan Giles, Krysia Grycz, Karen Howard, Francesca MacCormack, Paul Olbrantz, Joy Tom
DESIGN BrewLife, A W2O Group Company
PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION The Goode Company
Dr. Art AblinIsabel AllendeDr. Michael AmylonDan AshleyHarry BelafonteJohn BellPhil BronsteinJohn & Caryl BrubakerCathy CaveySheryl CrowDeborah CrudoPeter CrudoTimothy Crudo
Erin DignamLarry EllisonRichard EsseySalvatore FerragamoDonlon GabrielsenDanny GloverDr. Robert GoldsbyJulian GuthrieJames HalowHoward HedingerNeil HennessyCheryl JenningsCarolyn Johnson
Dr. Kent JollyJamie & Cindi LeeHuey LewisHanna MalakGeorge McCullaghMilagro FoundationChris MullinLt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Dan NoyesSean PennDavid & Keira PrideSuzanne RandallCarlos Santana
HONORARY COMMITTEEOtis SmithSheri SobratoHunter SpencerSharon StoneDaniel SwisherMichael ThompsonChristy TurlingtonMike VosseRev. Cecil Williams
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