Portland, November 11th, 2014. “I Have a Dream” Oregon and more than 600 guests raised a record-breaking $425,000 to empower more than 1,500 students from low-income communities to thrive in school, college, and career. The first package of the evening featured original artwork by Kindergarten Dreamers inspired by the question “What Is Your Dream?” Reggie Aqui, Emcee; Brandon, 5th Grade Dreamer student and Auctioneer Johnna Wells sold the artwork for $1,600. Students like Alma, an 8th-grade Dreamer and aspiring astronomer told her story via video. The event’s “Dream” theme was abundant, with the stories of Dreamers past, present and future and “Dream-themed” silent and live auction items to destinations such as France, Bali and Costa Rica. (photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Daniel Capuia; Allison Day, Nike; Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia, Medical Director, Volunteers of America & Class 1 Dreamer and Ken Lewis, Co-Founder of “I Have a Dream” Oregon
Adarian & Brandon, 5th Grade Dreamers in the class of 2026 greeted Dream Big guests at the door
Widmer Brothers Brewery sponsored the inaugural Dream Big After Dark event following Dream Big, pictured is Sarah Smith, Randy Hammond, Andy Thomas, CEO of Craft Brew Alliance and Ed Smith, Director of External Reporting and Investory Relations, Craft Brew Alliance.
Julie Petersen & Amanda Davenport served as members of the event’s planning committee
Allyson Harris, Community Volunteer; Kay Toran, President, Volunteers of America; Mike Rossi; Traci Rossi, VP for Programs, “I Have a Dream” Oregon and Hosheman Brown, Community Collaborations & Investment Manager, United Way
Original skateboard art featuring the Dreams of middle to high-school age Dreamer students was auctioned off to lucky bidders
“I Have a Dream” celebrated a record-breaking Dream Big event.
The event was presented by Miller Family Holdings. Other event sponsors included: Boly:Welch, Hawks View Cellars, Gray & Company, First Republic Bank, Knowledge Universe, Stoel Rives, Vernier Software & Technology, Widmer Brothers Brewing, A to Z Wineworks, Amy Vining Photography, Capital Pacific Bank, Pacific Power, Portland State University, Mollet Printing and Vibrant Table Catering & Events.
From “I Have a Dream, Oregon”:
“I Have a Dream” Oregon believes that education is the key to eliminating poverty. They work to align the work of schools, families, nonprofits, colleges and businesses around the shared goal of student success. With the generosity of the community, 100% of Dreamer students will graduate from high school and 80% will pursue post-secondary education.
Portland, September 27th, 2014. CCA’s 14th Annual Hero Gala was dubbed an evening of romp & circumstance,. The event rocked the Oregon Convention Center to the tune of $1.16 million with a star-studded crowd. More than 850 guests were entertained by the likes of The Decemberists, Patrick Lamb, Ural Thomas with Ragen Fykes and Moorea Masa, Luz Elana and Tiburones, March Fourth Marching Band, Wanderlust Circus, Sneakin’ Out, and Nu Shooz. Taylor and her Chemo Pal mentor, Alyssa Willamson, were shining bright with their beautiful face paintings.
Dr. Janice Olson, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program, Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, Regina Ellis, CCA Founder and CEO, and CCA Board Member, Andrea Corradini, Senior Merchandising Director, Emerging Markets Running, Nike, Inc., get into the spirit of the playful night.
Former Portland Trail Blazer, Terry Porter, Suzie Porter, CCA Board Chair, Andy Lytle, and Mary Lytle.
Nike’s Tinker Hatfield, Vice President, Design & Special Projects, and CCA Chemo Pal mentor and longtime supporter, David Brown, Merchandise Director, NIKE Inc.
The Wanderlust Circus entertained Gala goers throughout the entire Wonderball.
Portland Trail Blazer, Steve Blake, and his wife, Kristen, longtime supporters of CCA.
Artist Rochelle Carr with CCA Ambassador Board Member, Bryce Amato, posing in front of Rochelle’s wall of cheerful and thoughtful artwork.
Regina Ellis, CCA Founder and CEO, with Chris Funk, from The Decemberists and Black Prairie.
Paul Gulick, CCA Board Chair Emeritus, Co-Founder, In-Focus, Founder, Clarity Visual Systems, and Michelle Decourcy of Michelle Decourcy Collection.
Dynamic duo Valerie Day and John Smith, aka Nu Shooz, get Wonderball guests off their feet with a live performance of their Billboard Top 100 song that spent 15 weeks in the Top 40 in 1986 – “ I Can’t Wait.”
Chemo Pal mentor, George Mollas and his mentee, Nicholas, celebrating the occasion in style.
Members of The Decemberists, Patrick Lamb, Ural Thomas with Ragen Fykes and Moorea Masa, Luz Elana and Tiburones, March Fourth Marching Band, Wanderlust Circus, Sneakin’ Out, and Nu Shooz goofing off during rehearsal for the Wonderball.
CCA Founder’s Society member, Marsha Brockmeyer, celebrates with CCA VP Brand, Abby Guyer.
The sign says it all 14th Annual CCA Hero Gala: Wonderball!
Opus Events Agency CEO and CCA Board Member, Grant Hammersley, with CCA Board Member Tim Cooper, Senior Vice President, Brown & Brown Northwest.
The Decemberists front man, Colin Meloy, serenades Wonderball guests with the help of bandmates, Jenny Conlee and Chris Funk (not pictured), and the March 4th Marching Band.
Jennifer and Jeff Nyburg, Wonderball Presenting Sponsors Angela and CS Sheffield, and Wesley Sheffield.
Jordan Roquemore, Beaverton High School Marching Tech, leads members of the Beaverton Marching Ensemble, in a rousing rendition of “When the Saints Go Marching In” to transition revelers to the Portland Ballroom for the evening’s program.
CCA Board Member, Andrea Corradini, Senior Merchandising Director, Emerging Markets Running, Nike, Inc., and Cholee Thompson, Owner and President, Ryan Artists, share a ballerina/fairy bonding moment.
“We invited our best friends to “come out and play with CCA” and that they did. We are blown away by their generosity and so grateful they stand united with us in the belief that JOY MATTERS for seriously ill kids, teens, and their families.” said Regina Ellis, Founder and CEO of CCA.
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