2008 Celebration of Hope at The Esquire IMAX

Thanks to our 2008 sponsors and supporters!

Down Syndrome Infromation Alliance Celebration of HopeNearly 200 people attended the 4th annual Celebration of Hope on Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Esquire Imax Theatre in Downtown Sacramento, raising approximately $20,000 for DSIA programs.

 

Proceeds will support the DSIA's Down Comforter program which provides critical peer support and resources to new and expectant parents. Proceeds will also help send youths and adults with Down syndrome to the National Down Syndrome Congress annual convention in Sacramento in July 2009.

The event featured:

  • Emcee Mark S. Allen from Good Day Sacramento
  • Appetizers courtesy of Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • "Space Station 3D" movie in 3D IMAX splendor
  • A fabulous live and silent auction by Pacific Auction Company featuring jewelry, framed artwork, local attractions
  • The launch of our new book and film, Dreams in Reality, featuring adults with Down syndrome!

Mark your calendar for the 2009 Celebration of Hope! The 5th annual event will be on Monday, September 9, 2009 at the Esquire Imax Theatre. Click here if you would like to donate or volunteer.

2008 Celebration of Hope sponsors:

A special thanks to our donors:

  • The Bermudes Family
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Ed and Jackie Linn
  • Diana Miller Photography

A dedicated committee planned and coordinated the Celebration of Hope 2008:

  • Jennifer Bourn, Chair
  • Diana Barnes
  • Betsey Hodges
  • Erin Hulbert
  • Stacey Krsulic
  • Elaine Linn
  • Nancy Muir
  • Julie Stephens

Many volunteers made the evening special:

  • Kim Comeau
  • Matthew Crouch
  • Dana Garel
  • Art Knoles
  • Steven Krsulic
  • Kris Faith
  • Rosalie Faith
  • Robert Hulse
  • Donnell Kenworthy
  • Laura Kistener
  • Michael Linn
  • Jeremy McCarthy
  • Sherron McCarthy
  • Ann McLaughlin
  • Theresa Montilla
  • Julie Stapleton
  • Trevor Stapleton
  • Brandon Weiss
  • Bethany Wheeler
  • Rachel Yamshon

Interested in Sponsoring this amazing event?

We are currently accepting sponsors for the 2009 Celebration of Hope. Please contact Jennifer@downsyndromeinfo.org for more information.

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