The Beacon of Life
A Residential Center for Women
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Art & More Fundraising Gala
Our annual fundraiser was held Thursday, October 18, 2007 - Botanical Center, Des Moines, IA
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a huge success. We had the most in ticket sales & we raised more than any previous year with a net profit of almost $15,000.
The evening included wine tastings from four local wineries and almost 30 doodles from local Iowa celebrities including Keith Murphy, Christie Vilsack, Van Harden, Mari Culver, Chuck Offenberger, John Carlson, Fred Hoiberg, Norma ‘Duffy’ Lyons, Andy Williams, Nick Nurse and more!
Additional In-Kind Donations have been provided by:
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Capitol City Graphics - invitation & program printing & mailing
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Weddings in Iowa - donation for the use of the Botanical Center
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PostNet - poster printing
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RoundGuy - emcee
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Rollie Graham- auctioneer
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Carl Jackson- auctioneer
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Stephen's Frame Shop - matting
If you are interested in helping with
next year's event, please contact Jenny Irlmeier at
jenjen5005@hotmail.com
or at 515-979-8235.
The Beacon of
Life
A Residential Center for Women
1717 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Tel:
515-244-4713 Fax: 515-244-4724