Shane’s Inspiration Gala Celebrities Have Included: Halle Berry, Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura SanGiacomo, Sean Hayes, Jill Hennessey, Kathryn Hahn, Monica Potter, Kaley Cuoco, Dakota Fanning, Jerry O’Connell, Rebecca Romjin, Michael Chiklis, Paula Abdul, Pauley Perrette, Joe Mantegna, Ben Vereen, David Koechner, Madison McLaughlin and may more!
The mission of Shane’s Inspiration is to foster social inclusion for children with disabilities through the creation of inclusive playgrounds and programs globally. To learn more, please contact Marci Moran at (818) 988-5676 or [email protected]
Saturday, March 4, 2017 “I invite you to step back in time with us for a trip to the elegant, sophisticated Taglyan Complex bygone era of the Cuban cabaret and the nights of Tropicana! Join us in a "lost city" Hollywood, California for a nostalgic evening in Old Havana.” – Georgianna Junco-Kelman (gala chair/honoree)
Honoring Georgianna Junco-Kelman Dear Friend, Scott Silveri Dee Summers Stajcer At Shane’s Inspiration, we work every day to create a world where children with disabilities are included, especially in the place they love the most – the playground. Based in Los Event Chair Angeles, Shane’s Inspiration is an international non-profit dedicated to eliminating Georgianna Junco-Kelman harmful bias against children with disabilities by designing and developing inclusive
Event Committee playgrounds, transforming the playground into an outdoor classroom through our Together, Evelyn Azarloza We Are Able education program, and then fostering social inclusion for children with Shayna Band disabilities through integrated play experiences. The results – respect, friendship and Liz Barnett significantly reduced bullying! Tony Blake Barbara Carratala Bonds We invite you to contribute to this most important mission as we prepare for our Deborah Brooks 16th Annual Gala, A Night in Old Havana, which will be held at the Taglyan Complex on Lisette Carnet Patti Corsiglia Saturday, March 4, 2017. We respectfully request your support of our mission as a Kathy Fair Table Co-Sponsor for our event. We are looking for 5 couples to each donate $1,000 Kimberly Goodman for their two tickets ($500 each instead of $300), so that collectively, the couples would Valerie Hambas sponsor a table and enjoy all the perks of being a Salsa Table Sponsor! Carol Kurz Joanne Laguna Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning actor, musician and true Erika Lanning son of Cuba, Andy Garcia will serve as our Master of Ceremonies. Lisa Libatique Jeri Dye Lynch Our honorees include Georgianna Junco-Kelman, special education Terry McGaha attorney, autism activist, board member, gala chair; Scott Silveri, Jean Mitchell creator and producer of the TV show, “Speechless” featuring an actor Kathy Molloy with a disability in a starring role, disability advocate; and Tere Perez Dee Summers Stajcer, golf chair and volunteer extraordinaire. Nikki Pesusich Sheila Swanson Funds raised from this event will support the costs associated with our three programs. Felicia van Dyk ® Ayn Vaughan Through our My Playground catalyst program, we have opened 63 inclusive playgrounds in Rachel Verduzco-Pardillo the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Israel, Russia, and Ecuador to date. The impact of our Together, Isabel Zepeda We Are Able® ability awareness education program and My PlayClub® community outreach program, which brings children of all abilities together at our inclusive playgrounds, has impacted the lives of over 38,000 children. Our programs teach compassion and Shane’s Inspiration acceptance towards people with disabilities.
Founders Thank you in advance for whatever you can do! We have included a donor form for Catherine Curry-Williams Scott Williams your convenience to return with your donation to our address below. By contributing to Tiffany Harris our mission, you will help build places of honor for thousands of children… playgrounds where disabilities fade into the background and laughter becomes common ground. Board of Directors President, Mark Sherin With gratitude and warmest regards, VP, Kurt Marsden Treasurer, Edward J. Czajka Secretary, Carol Kurz Marci Moran Kelly Akins Sr. Vice President, Outreach & Events Katherine E. Bell [email protected] Tony Blake Tiffany Harris Jerri Hemsworth Shane’s Inspiration ~ 15213 Burbank Boulevard ~ Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Tommy Hollenstein (818) 988-5676 ~ www.shanesinspiration.org Georgianna Junco-Kelman Shane's Inspiration is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Federal Tax ID #95-4760497
GALA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MAMBO CHA-CHA-CHA BOLERO RUMBA SALSA Exclusive Tickets Tickets 20 16 12 10 8 Special Recognition Speaking opportunity on the ● Gala Stage night of event Opportunity to present Shane’s ● Inspiration Founders on stage Greet guests and assist with first ● ● point of contact at check in Opportunity to place thank you ● ● item in vehicles via valet Logo on step and repeat ● ● ● Premium themed gifts for your ● ● ● guests (TBD) Media Features Recognition in email blasts ● ● ● Social Media – Facebook, Three Two Months One Month One Month Twitter & Instagram Months Recognition and ad in program Back Cover Inside Cover Full Page Full Page Full Page Recognition on signage and in Premier Logo Premier Logo Logo Listing Listing slideshow Pre- Post Recognition in e-newsletter Interview Thank You Listing Listing Interview Website – links and recognition Premier Logo Premier Logo Logo Listing Listing INVESTMENT $75,000 $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000
For more information, please contact: Marci Moran, Sr. Vice President, Outreach & Events Shane’s Inspiration, 15213 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 [email protected] 818.988.5676 Shane’s Inspiration is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Federal Tax ID #95-4760497
Taglyan Complex Hollywood, California 6:00pm: Cocktails, Hors d’Ouevres Silent Auction & Entertainment 8:00pm: Dinner, Awards Program Live Auction, Entertainment & Dancing
GALA SPONSORSHIP FORM
Please check your choice below:
TABLE SPONSORS: PROGRAM ADS:
$75,000 MAMBO SPONSOR (20) $2,500 COVER AD (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
$50,000 CHA-CHA-CHA SPONSOR (16) $1,000 INSPIRATION PAGE
$25,000 BOLERO SPONSOR (12) $750 CELEBRATION PAGE $10,000 RUMBA SPONSOR (10) $500 FULL PAGE $5,000 SALSA SPONSOR (8) $300 HALF PAGE
$300 x ____ INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $100 FRIENDS LISTING
Tribute Book Deadline: Wednesday, February 17, 2017. Email all artwork/ads to [email protected]
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, February 27, 2017. Call Tess at (818) 988-5676 to make phone reservations.
Name Company Address City State Zip Phone (cell) (home/office) Email Total Amount: Enclosed is my check Please charge my Visa MasterCard AMEX Card # Exp. date Name on Card Signature
Please fax form to (818) 988-5677 or make checks payable to Shane’s Inspiration and return to: Shane’s Inspiration, 15213 Burbank Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
For more information, please call Marci Moran at (818) 988-5676 x105. Shane’s Inspiration is a 501(c)(3) organization. Federal Tax ID #95-4760497. Thank you for your support!