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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(July 22, 2010) La Jolla, CA--Stargazers will enjoy breathtaking views from Honorary Chair Joan Waitt's La Jolla estate at the top of Mount Soledad while Clare Webber's brilliant designs and Redfearn & Associates's artistic production transform this luxurious private residence into a lavish star-studded outdoor ballroom. Dazzling fines wines will compliment an exquisite dinner prepared by Pamplemousse Grille's award-winning chef, Jefferey Strauss as Ruby and the Red Hots play their famous sultry blues throughout the night.
Other twilight excitement includes two auctions featuring one-of-a kind items: a one week stay at the lovely Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge among the magnificent mountains in Telluride, Colorado; a feast for 24 that will delight all of the senses at San Diego's award-winning Pamplemousse Grille; an opportunity to cheer on the Padres with 24 friends from the CEO's Suite at Petco Park; a custom painting by nationally recognized artist Jeff Yeomans; a five-course dinner for 12 with limousine service and entertainment in David and Patsy Marino's fabulous wine cellar; a seven night couple's retreat to the oceanfront paradise Club Cascadas de Baja on Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas and more.
Starry, Starry Night is sponsored by David and Patsy Marino and Irving Hughes corporation, ProFlowers, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Fuller Jenkins, San Diego Magazine, KPBS, Pamplemousse Grille, Claire Webber Events, Bank of America, Genetech, BIA Cares, 102.1 KPRI, San Diego County Credit Union, Procopio, Cory Hargreaves & Savitch, Blue Ice Vodka, Veramonte Wines, Excelsior Wines, Fiji Water and North Shores Printery.
Dawn and Bill Davidson and Caroline and Tony Farwell are this year's Event Co-Chairs. The honorary committee includes Joan Waitt, Honorary Chair, Grace and Herbert Boyer, Laura Boyer, Annette and Daniel Bradbury, Janice Brown, Shaun Burnett and Barbara Iversen, Lisette and Michael Farrell, Olivia and Peter Farrell, Audrey Geisel of the Dr. Seuss Foundation, Ellen Kirk, Mark Leslie, Deborah and Claude-Anthony Marengo, David and Patsy Marino, Lee and Stuart Posnock, Dr. Lisa Rehrer, Duane and Renee Roth, Ted and Jeanne Roth, Robin Stark, Charles White and Julie and Dale Yahnke. The honorary committee also includes prominent educational leaders Alison Fleming, Head, The Gillispie School; Aimeclaire Roche, Head, The Bishop's School; Christopher Schuck, Head, La Jolla Country Day and Dana Shelburne, Principle, La Jolla High School.
The generous spirit of sponsors, underwriters, auction donors, and honorary committee members promises a brighter reality for San Diego County's abused, neglected and abandoned children. Voices for Children's President/CEO Sharon M. Lawrence explains how the organization constantly strives to do more. Lawrence said, "We need more money to serve more kids. Starry, Starry Night is our largest fundraising event and it has become key to raising awareness and bringing our community closer to the work we do. After hearing the stories of tragedy, perseverance and success despite all other odds, our guests begin to understand that these children need to have a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) to guide them through the foster care system. We hope they will support us in whatever way they can."
Voices for Children launched their signature event seven years ago to raise money to help the estimated 6,000 abused and neglected children in San Diego County's foster care system. Tickets are available online at www.speakupnow.org. |
