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.
Oregon City, August 8th, 2014. The Portland Rose Festival Foundation Golf Tournament presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon teed-off at Stone Creek Golf Club. The event raised money for the Rose Festival Foundation and the Returning Veterans Project. At the end of the day after all the hole awards and prizes were handed out, the tournament made a donation of $11,000 to the Returning Veterans Project.
Jerry Scott, President & CEO of Elmer’s Restaurants John Cordova, Director of Operations, Elmer’s Restaurants Terry Hopkins, Vice President, Southern Oregon Elmer’s, LLC Dave Thomason, Owner, Southern Oregon Elmer’s, LLC
Mack Lai, Senior Vice-President, Banner bank showing off his tee shot
Mission Statement
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is a non-profit that serves families and individuals with programs and events that promote the arts, education and volunteerism. We value environmental responsibility, diversity, patriotism and our historic & floral heritage. The Portland Rose Festival Foundation (PRFF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that oversees the planning and execution of the programs and events of the festival.
Portland, June 6th, 2014. The American Diabetes Association and the Father’s Day Council of Oregon and Southwest Washington honored four exceptional fathers at the 2nd Annual Father of the Year Awards, on June 4, 2014 at the Moda Center. One was Tammy and Charles Wilhoite (center) who posed with his wife Tammy and with their children Hadley, DeVaughn and Dorsey. The recipients of the Father of the Year Award were Lynn Gust, President, Fred Meyer Stores; Donald L. Krahmer, Jr., Shareholder, Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt; Chris McGowan, President and CEO, Portland Trail Blazers and the Moda Center; and Charles Wilhoite, Managing Director, Willamette Management Associates.
2014 Father of the Year honoree Chris McGowan with his wife Susan and sons Ryan and Kyle.
Honoree Don Krahmer with his wife Suzanne and children Hillary and Zachary after receiving the Father of the Year Award.
Caitlyn, Julie, Andrew, Olivia, Emily and Lynn Gust celebrate after presenting Lynn with a Father of the Year Award.
2014 Father of the Year Honorees Charles Wilhoite, Managing Director, Willamette Management Associates; Lynn Gust, President, Fred Meyer Stores; Donald L. Krahmer, Jr. , Shareholder, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; Chris McGowan, President and CEO, Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Center
American Diabetes Association members of the Community Leadership Board enjoy the social hour at the 2014 Father of the Year Awards Dinner. From left: Mike Kindelberger, Walgreens; Board Chair Mike Greene of Rosenthal, Greene and Devlin, P.C.; Brad Bell of Wells Fargo Advisors.
The Association raised more than $328,000 at the event in support of its mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The event was hosted by Mark Mason and Dave Anderson (KPAM) and the fathers were presented with the 2014 Father of the Year Award by their children, following touching videos highlighting each father and their families.
The American Diabetes Association recognizes men from across the nation for the outstanding strength, commitment and love they exhibit as fathers. “Father of the Year” honorees have both attained success in their chosen field or endeavor, and carved out time to teach and mature their children, while also becoming good citizens and proud members of the community.
“We were pleased to honor four truly terrific fathers who have accomplished great things in their personal and professional life while raising critical funds needed to advance the mission of the American Diabetes Association,” said Michael Greene, Chairman of the Community Leadership Board of the American Diabetes Association in Oregon and Southwest Washington. “The generosity of the fathers and those in attendance will provide diabetes education, research and advocacy needed to support the nearly one million people in our area living with diabetes and pre-diabetes.”
The event’s Premier Sponsor was Moda Health. Gold Sponsors were Fred Meyer, Maletis Beverage, Willamette Management Associates and Novo Nordisk. Silver Sponsors were Chris McGowan Family, Portland Trail Blazers, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt and Smuckers. Media Sponsors were Spirit Media, Pamplin Media Group and the Portland Business Journal.
About the Oregon and Southwest Washington Father’s Day Council:
The Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter of the National Father’s Day Council is a volunteer organization that annually honors individuals who exemplify outstanding commitment to children, family and community. The National Father’s Day Council was established in 1931. With the American Diabetes Association, it holds Father of the Year awards events in 34 cities across the nation. National honorees have included John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell, Jack Lemmon, George Foreman, Tom Clancy and Brian Williams.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
Lake Oswego, October 21st, 2013. Lake Oswego Rotary presented a check of $84,940 from the 2013 Lobster Feed & Charity Auction to Lakewood board president Michelle Dorman. Pictured are: Malcolm Mathes (Lake Oswego Rotary, President), Michelle Dorman
(Lakewood Center for the Arts, Board President), Charles Collins (Lake Oswego Rotary member) This donation continues a partnership between the two organizations that began in 1980. The Lobster Feed benefit drew 600 people and was sold out (this year reciepents also included: Oswego Heritage Council, Lake Oswego Meals Network, Happy Trails Riding Center, Mobility Impaired Golf Association and Sponsor Iraqi Children Foundation.)
Lakewood Center for the Arts is the largest arts provider in Clackamas County and this fundraiser represents about 33% of the dollars raised annually to support our performing and visual arts programming. (photo credit, Andrew Edwards)
Portland, May 4th, 2013. Over 400 guests joined forces at the JDRF benefit and raised over $460,000 to help fight type 1 diabetes. At the JDRF Oregon/SW Washington Chapter gala Scott Burgess, Board President and Suzanne Mackin, Gala Co-Chair, helped honor Bart Ricketts the President of Lease Crutcher Lewis with the 2013 Living Giving Award. The three are pictured with Larry Mackin, Gala Co-Chair at the Governor Hotel. (Photo credit, Juan Kiss for TPNW 2013 of Team Photogenic)
Scott Burgess, Board President; Scott Farleigh, Partner, Farleigh Wada Witt (2013 Hope Award Winner) Suzanne & Larry Mackin, Gala Co-Chairs.
The vintage Hollywood theme was carried throughout the venue. Music was provided by The Joe Montgomery Trio featuring Courtney Fortune. Silent & wine auctions; a live auction and seated dinner brightened the event.
From JDRF:
The Mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research and also provide support for those living with type 1 diabetes and their families. It is reported that 50% of diagnoses of type 1 diabetes are now adults and 50% are children. JDRF funds more diabetes research than any other organization in the world. Over $2.9 million in grants have been funded in the past years to researchers in Oregon.
JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers connected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is the largest charitable supporter of T1D research.
The goal of JDRF is to improve the lives of every person affected by T1D by accelerating progress on the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating, and preventing T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners who share this goal.
Since its founding in 1970, JDRF has awarded more than $1.5 billion to T1D research. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. Past JDRF research efforts have helped to significantly improve the care of people with this disease, and have expanded the critical scientific understanding of T1D. JDRF will not rest until T1D is fully conquered.
JDRF Oregon/SW Washington
The Oregon/SW Washington Chapter of JDRF was founded in 1995 and serves the entire state of Oregon and all of SW Washington. In addition to our annual fundraisers, we have several outreach programs available including our Bag of Hope Program for newly diagnosed T1D’s, Parent Mentor Program, Type 1 Supper Club for Young professional Adults with T1D, and Parent Coffee Groups.
Since our founding in 1995, JDRF has funded over $2.9 million to research being done in Oregon.
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