October 26, 2011 - Hope is in the Air, Blue is Everywhere. At the Decatur House in Washington DC, the inaugural Blue Hope Bash by Chris4Life.org took place near The White House.
This year’s event theme is “Hope” and that sentiment was reflected with live entertainment from Ted Garber and band, speeches from Members of Congress, a nice dinner, signature
cocktails, silent auction, local business leaders, celebrities and inspirational stories from colon cancer survivors.
The event was emceed by ABC7/WJLA-TV health reporter Jennifer Donelan and featured a
keynote address presented by Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) who lost his mother to colon cancer.
Dr. John Marshall (Clinical Director of Oncology, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center) spoke from the stage, and Arch Campbell (ABC7/WJLA-TV) spoke from a video presentation. Other Honorary Co-Chairs include Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Congresswoman Sue Myrick (R-NC), Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI),
Michael Jakaitis (Morning Drive Editor, WTOP News) was there. ABC’s The Bachelor
Pad reality show star Michelle Money spoke from the stage. She recently lost her father to colon cancer and gave a moving speech. Michelle lost her father in August 2011 due to colon cancer and has become an advocate for colon cancer awareness. Michelle has partnered with 46NYC to design a shirt to benefit colon cancer awareness. Graham Bunn, also from The Bachelor Pad was there to accompany her along with Michelle's mother. Graham is part of 46NYC and recognized the Chris4Life charity and gave a donation to them.
After a Chris4Life video was shown, Michael Sapienza, Executive Director for Chris4Life spoke about Chris4Life, the Blue Hope Bash and the importance of early detection of colon cancer.
The principal mission of the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation is to permanently eliminate the threat of colon cancer through discovery of a cure. Chris4Life is committed to significantly improving the treatment experience for patients and caregivers, and to dramatically raise awareness about colon cancer in general.
Sponsors for this year’s Blue Hope Bash affair include Audi, Fresh FM 94.7, Genentech, ABC7/WJLA-TV, News Channel 8, WTOP News 103.5, Republic National Distributing Company, WPGC 95.5, Bisnow and UPMC Cancer Centers. Photography provided by Vithaya Photography.
No comments:
Post a Comment