2014 Hope Gala Sponsors

  • Allscripts
  • Alphanumeric Systems Inc.
  • BD Technologies
  • Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Eileen Hendren
  • Horne Brothers Construction
  • Salix Pharmaceuticals
  • Batchelor, Tillery & Roberts, LLP
  • Mr. Damon & Mrs. Melissa Blaco
  • BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
  • Mr. Larry Mackell & Ms. Darleen Johns
  • Moffat Pipe, Inc.
  • NC Retina
  • Qlik
  • UNC / REX healthcare
  • UNC Health Care
  • Wells Fargo Company
  • Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton, LLP
  • Deloitte Tax LLP
  • First Citizens Bank
  • Mr. Uzal & Jun Martz
  • Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Janice Norman
  • Coastal Federal Credit Union
  • Mr. David & Kelly Greenlee
  • Rex Healthcare
  • Sibson Consulting
  • WakeMed
  • Whitlock IT
  • Burt's Bees
  • Eagle Rock Concrete
  • Medtronic
  • Professional Builders Supply
  • Red Hat Inc.
  • RGA Investments
  • Duke Energy
  • Johnson Lexus
  • MMI Public Relations
  • Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Lisa LaTurno
  • Mr. & Mrs. Don & Barbara Curtis
 
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JDRF Presents the Triangle’s 11th Annual

Hope Gala

Saturday, April 26, 2014, North Ridge Country Club

Living & Giving Recipients
Don and Barbara Curtis, Curtis Media Group

Gala Chairman
Chris LaTurno, Wells Fargo

Fund A Cure Chairs
John and Karen Moore

Auction Chairs
Damon and Melissa Blaco

Because of your generous support, our Hope Gala reached a new milestone - exceeding $5 Million since the inaugural gala!

The 10th Anniversary Hope Gala ~ Hope Blooms was a special event that will be remembered for a long time to come! From the Champagne lady to the live statues... there were many exciting entertainment surprises! The Auction was the highest grossing in the history of the gala raising over $170,000 - thanks to generous donors in the room!! The 2014 Hope Gala is set to be another magical evening and the ultimate, "Party with a Purpose"! Please join us as we recognize Don and Barbara Curtis with the Living and Giving award and come together to fund the important research that will prevent, treat and cure T1D.

EVENT DETAILS

Who: Approximately 500 friends and supporters of JDRF, including the Triangle’s top philanthropic and corporate leaders.

What: An exciting evening benefiting JDRF’s mission to cure Type 1 diabetes (T1D). The event will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing and entertainment, Live and Silent Auctions, and Fund A Cure.

Where: North Ridge Country Club, Raleigh, NC

When: Saturday, April 26, 2014; 6:00PM

Cost: $250 per ticket; $1,000-$35,000 sponsorship opportunities available

Attire: Black Tie

Contact: Sarah Blackmon at the JDRF office - 919-847-2630
or sblackmon@jdrf.org

Why Support JDRF?
JDRF is rated by Forbes as one of the top 10 charities to support and the top 5 charities for efficiency.  We value our donors’ generous support and valuable time; therefore we commit more than 80% of expenditures directly towards supporting research and related education.  For this reason, JDRF continues to earn high marks and rankings from the American Institute of Philanthropy and other independent sources that rate charitable giving.  By supporting JDRF Triangle / Eastern NC Chapter and our 2014 Hope Gala, you become an integral part of our fight to eradicate type 1 diabetes and its complications and forever change the lives of the estimated 3 million kids and adults affected by the disease.


Organization Profile
JDRF is the worldwide leader for research to cure Type 1 diabetes. JDRF sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. Our mission is clear- to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with Type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.7 billion to diabetes research. JDRF is funding research projects in 18 countries throughout the world, including more than 53 human clinical trials. JDRF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. All donations to JDRF Triangle / Eastern NC Chapter are tax-deductible.