Thursday, May 5, 2011, Capitale, NYC Event Overview WHO: More than 500 attendees from metropolitan New York’s business, social, and celebrity circles are expected to attend the Sixth Annual D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city, which will benefit the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI). Marc D. Taub, President and Chief Operating Officer of Palm Bay International, will be presented with D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city’s “Dare to Dream” award. Bob Harper, fitness expert on NBC’s renowned The Biggest Loser, will receive the inaugural Humanitarian Award. Miami’s own DJ Irie will spin the hottest music. Alan Kalter, the voice of Late Show with David Letterman will be Master of Ceremonies. WHAT: D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city is a chic, sophisticated, and elegant soirée, featuring a seated dinner, specialty cocktails and wines highly rated by Wine Spectator, and a luxury silent auction. WHERE: Capitale – 130 Bowery, New York City WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 2011 – 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM WHY: Proceeds from D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city will benefit the Diabetes Research Institute, a world leader in cure-focused research. CONTACT: Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Phone: 212.888.2217 E-mail:
[email protected] About the Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation The Diabetes Research Institute, a center of excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is a recognized world leader in cure-focused research. Since its inception in the early 1970s, the DRI has made significant contributions to the field of diabetes research, pioneering many of the techniques used in islet transplantation.