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RAFFLE OPPORTUNITY ARThritis Soirée 2018

With your support we can make a significant difference in the lives of the more than 5.2 million Canadians and 350 million individuals worldwide who struggle with the devastating disease of arthritis. Arthritis Research Canada is a national organization headquartered in British Columbia, and is the largest clinical arthritis research centre in North America. Your support will make important advances in the prevention and treatment of arthritis.

Celebrating its sixth year as the signature fundraising event for Arthritis Research Canada, the 2018 ARThritis Soirée will return to The Roof at the Hotel Vancouver on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Guests will be treated to a fabulous array of hors d’oeuvres, champagne, an exquisite raffle item, silent and live auctions, and a memorable performance by winner, Colin James.

The ARThritis Soirée will continue to be presented as an elegant cocktail reception, allowing guests the opportunity to circulate and network. The event is designed to attract the city’s business and community leaders, philanthropists, doctors and other health care professionals through the appreciation of art and the desire to support arthritis research.

Why an ARThritis Soirée? Research has shown that art adds to one’s wellbeing and is therefore a great element in managing chronic diseases on a holistic level. Moreover, with a different art form chosen each year, there is an extra factor of excitement and depth to the Soirée. Arthritis Research Canada is thrilled to announce an intimate evening with Colin James. From the prairies of to the stages of the world, sharing his talent with some of the greatest and most influential musicians of all time, Colin James has quietly and steadily established himself as one of Canada's greatest musicians. Guests will be treated to an up close and personal show with Colin, who will amaze with his rock, blues, and R&B style of music.

Please help us build on the success of the ARThritis Soirée and its intention to create greater awareness and raise funds for the benefit of leading edge arthritis research. Various levels of sponsorship are available and include attractive benefit packages. For more information on Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Patti Nakatsu, Director of Development, at 604-207-4002 or by email at [email protected].

We look forward to having your support for the 2018 ARThritis Soirée. Together, we are making arthritis research a priority!

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RAFFLE SPONSOR

PP Prestige of rafe exclusivity PP Prominent display and positioning of rafe item at main entrance into the cocktail room PP Rafe signage including item photo and corporate logo, displayed on easel in cocktail room PP Listing as Rafe Sponsor in ARThritis Soirée event program PP Continuous mention of fra e item throughout the evening by emcee PP Rafe package projected on large screens in a PowerPoint slide presentation in the ARThritis Soirée cocktail room PP Website link to your corporate website in ARThritis Soirée event program PP Rafe item mentioned on the ARThritis Soirée event website PP Rafe donation mentioned on social media

Thank you for considering a rafe donation for the ARThritis Soirée. We look forward to working in partnership with you to advance arthritis research and make a difference in the lives of those affected by this devastating disease.

We invite you to view the 2017 ARThritis Soirée video.

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$245 per person early bird price until April 18 complimentary valet parking tickets at arthritissoiree.ca cocktail attire requested

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presenting sponsor ARThritis Soirée committee value $3500 Naz Panahi, Chair Amanda Girling Join emcee extraordinaire, Fred Lee, for an evening Jen Angers-Daerendinger Jane McFadden to support arthritis research. Necole Anderson Kathy Lea Moyou gold sponsors ALAN AND GWENDOLINE Nelly Bakker Shauna Zingg Your support allows Arthritis Research Canada to PYATT FOUNDATION Don Elkington Generously donated by Golden Tree Jewellers, this dazzling diamond pendant is beautiful in its simplicity conduct groundbreaking research for the benefit of the more than 5.2 million Canadians suffering Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) and elegance. The solitaire is set in 14K white gold with 0.75 of total carat diamond weight. The pendant with the pain and disability of arthritis. Dr. John Esdaile, Scientific Director Leading research. Finding answers. Saving lives. Shauneen Kellner, Executive Director hangs beautifully on its delicate 18”, 14k white gold chain. silver sponsors Patti Nakatsu, Director of Development

Arthritis Research Canada board of directors bronze sponsors Daniel Parlow, Chair Colin Hansen Don Elkington, Vice Chair Jim Dales Milan Ilich Arthritis Research Centre Jocelyn Cruickshank Rodrigue Lussier 5591 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 2C7 604.207.0400 arthritissoiree.ca Martina Franchi Naz Panahi Amanda Girling Joe Rogers media sponsor raffle sponsor

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raffle item live auction no.1 beautiful diamond solitaire pendant necklace colin james autographed guitars, one acoustic and one electric value $3500 value PRICELESS

Generously donated by Golden Tree Jewellers, this dazzling diamond Beautiful Hagstrom electric XL2P-Crème and a Hagstrom acoustic D15-WHT both autographed pendant is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. The solitaire is set in by Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer Colin James. Currently 14K white gold with 0.75 of total carat diamond weight. The pendant on his Blue Highways Tour, the Canadian-born James got his first big break opening for Stevie Ray hangs beautifully on its delicate 18”, 14k white gold chain. Vaughan in 1984. With six Juno Awards and seventeen under his belt, James is clearly a hit with his rock, blues and R&B style of music. Colin James has always been passionate about giving back and we are thrilled to have his support for arthritis research.

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ARTHRITIS RESEARCH CANADA Leading Research. Finding Answers. Saving Lives.

Mission Statement

To transform the lives of people living with arthritis through research and engagement.

Vision Statement

A future where research-based services, tools and knowledge empower people living witharthritis ot triumph over pain and disability.

About Us

Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) was created in 2000 in Vancouver by the world renowned scientist Dr. John Esdaile and a dedicated Board of Directors who shared a vision: to conductpractical research for everyday living; research that would immediately touch and improvethe lives of people living with arthritis.

Today, ARC is home to three centres across Canada; Vancouver, Calgary and Quebec, with a multi-disciplinary team of 70 scientists and research staff who are recognized as world leaders in clinical arthritis research excellence. ARC is dedicated to understanding, advancing and sharing knowledge about the cause of arthritis and addressing the issues that impact the lives of peopleliving with this disease. We conduct consumer-driven, clinical research related to arthritis prevention, diagnosis and quality of life issues that shape the way people manage arthritis today.

Strong partnerships have been central to ARC’s success. Visionary donors have invested in ourwork, and we are collaborating with patients, universities, hospitals, funding agencies, andarthritis treatment centres around the world. Join us in making arthritis research a priority.

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