INLAND EMPIRE—Event chairperson Dolores Green, Executive Director of the Riverside County Medical Association and her committee revealed the amazing auction items, delicious menu and exciting entertainment planned for the American Cancer Society’s annual summer gala, set for Saturday, August 20th, to benefit the American Cancer Society’s community-based programs and services in the Inland Empire.
Imagine More Birthdays is the gala theme, which will be held at the Riverside Convention Center. Unusual auction items include:
Huntington Harbour Cruise for 20: Entertain your guests in style on the private yacht, "Tin Man," cruising the beautiful Southern California coast. This beautiful 60' Viking yacht will take a party of 20 out for a fabulous ocean adventure that includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages, salt air and ocean breezes.
Private Saltwater Fishing Trip: Feel the ocean breezes while six guests cruise the waters off of the sunny, Southern California coast, in either the fabulous 45-foot sportfishing Tiara yacht, "Bigbucks" or the 60' sportfishing Viking yacht, "TinMan." This is a full-day fishing adventure off of either Catalina Island or San Clemente Island that includes food, drinks and beverages.
Wine Tasting for 20: A two-hour private wine tasting class for 20 people presented by Total Wine & More of Rancho Cucamonga with a wine expert on hand to present and discuss each featured wine. Select between a seated gathering with a class style atmosphere or a walk-around event. Features eight hand-selected wines, stemware, and educational handout for tasting notes.
Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two: Enjoy the heights and the sights on the Serenity with Champagne Brunch after the flight. Most flights depart from Perris, CA.
The Silent Auction and Reception will begin at 6:00 p.m.. A scrumptious dinner of Tarragon Chicken, Red Roasted Potatoes, and Chocolate Fantasy Cake will delight all in attendance.
Next is the Celebration of Life award presentation to cancer survivors and activists Nancy Varner, Annie Sellas, and Cathy Stockton. The trio are founders of the “Inland Women Fighting Cancer” organization and the Believe Walk. Enchanting entertainment from Finite Wisdom with music from the 70's, 80's and 90's will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
Platinum Sponsor for the event is Stater Bros. Charities. Silver Sponsors for the event include Loma Linda University Cancer Center and Kaiser Permanente Riverside. The Bronze Sponsors are Chicago Title Company, Kindred Hospital Riverside, Riverside County Medical Association, Stronghold Engineering, Inc., Riverside Medical Clinic, Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione, Union Bank, and Varner & Brandt LLP.
Table Hosts include Inter Valley Health Plan, Riverside Community Hospital, San Antonio Community Hospital, The Sellas Family, Soboba Casino, The Stockton Family, and Wall’s Hauling Service, Inc. Patron Sponsors include Top Priority Couriers, Inc., Riverside Radiology Medical Group, Inc., and WellDyneRX. .
Table sponsorships begin at $1,500 for tables of eight, with a variety of other sponsorships available; and individual tickets for the event are $100 each. For more information or to make a donation, call Leslie Roman, Director of Community Services for the American Cancer Society, (951) 300-1206. Visit the event website at gala.acsevents.org/morebirthdays. For cancer information anytime, call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345, or visit cancer.org.
Beckie Moore Flati | Marketing Communication Director
Border Sierra Region, California | American Cancer Society, Inc.
Inland Empire Office, 6355 Riverside Ave., Riverside, CA 92506 | cancer.org
714.779.8104 | mobile: 714.697.8666
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