Portland, April 18th, 2014. Awash in Glitter, 550 attendees raised $332,000 for Dress for Success Oregon. The nonprofit promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. At the event, Janine Richardson (on the left) was digging for diamonds. (photo credit, Andie Petkus & Shane Brant)
Barb Attridge, Dress for Success Oregon Executive Director and Co-Founder; Lisa Lucas, Dress for Success Oregon Board of Directors; Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide; Karen Fishel, Dress for Success Oregon Board of Directors and Co-Founder.
Barb Attridge, Dress for Success Oregon Executive Director and Co-Founder; Kathy Larson, The Larson Legacy; Karen Fishel, Dress for Success Oregon Board of Directors and Co-Founder.
Lisa Murphy, Dress for Success Oregon Board of Directors; Peggy Maguire, Cambia Health Solutions; Angela Dowling, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon; Olivia Dowling.
Bank of America table – Bottom row (left to right): Leanne DiLorenzo, Roger Hinshaw (Bank of America President, Oregon & SW Washington), Margaret Hinshaw, Kelly Blunt. Top row (left to right): Victoria Blachly, Tara Kinateder, Nicole Frisch, Lisa Brubaker, Monique Barton (Dress for Success Oregon Board of Directors).
Drew Carney from KGW and Barbara Carlson from Ben Bridge, Official Celebrate Success 2014 Diamond Sponsor, selecting the diamond winner!
From Dress for Success Oregon:
“Dress for Success Oregon is an anti-poverty nonprofit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. As over 85% of Dress for Success Oregon clients are single mothers, the organization provides low-income women the support and career development resources that help them not only get a job, but build a career, a life and the self-confidence to succeed, helping them transition off of government assistance to become financially-independent, self-sufficient citizens that can support their families.
Portland, May 14th, 2014. Over 650 Providence Cancer Center supporters donated $205,000 during this year’s 16th annual Creating Hope for Cancer Patients luncheon after hearing powerful and personal stories from those touched by cancer. That amount brought the total figure for the event to a record $500,000. At the Oregon Convention Center, Providence scientists, including Andy Weinberg, Ph.D., mingled with the pre-lunch crowd explaining the latest research underway at Providence Cancer Center.
Piper Park (left), keynote speaker Chris Spielman and Ray Park visit at a reception prior to the luncheon. The Park Foundation helped sponsor the annual event.
Lake Oswego residents Mark and Ane Hornibrook shared their emotional and powerful story at the luncheon. Mark is a cancer survivor thanks to Providence Cancer Center and cutting-edge treatements. “If it wasn’t for research, I would not have been able to dance at my daughter’s wedding, and I would not be here now,” he said. “Dr. Urba and his team are working diligently with immunotherapy. Continued research is the only medical hope of a permanent cure.”
Walter J. Urba, M.D., Ph.D., oncologist and director, Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center in the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, Providence Cancer Center, accepts a $60 thousand check from Lynn Gust, president, Fred Meyer Stores. The donation is the result of contributions from Fred Meyer employees and customers.
Providence scientists, including Andy Weinberg, Ph.D., mingled with the pre-lunch crowd explaining the latest research underway at Providence Cancer Center.
Walter J. Urba, M.D., Ph.D., oncologist and director, Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center in the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, Providence Cancer Center told the crowd Providence’s sole focus on immunotherapy in cancer research is making a difference locally and around the world. He cited many of the firsts accomplished by Providence researchers, including the most recent – the first-in-the-world trial of a vaccine for high-grade glioma, the most common primary brain tumor in adults.
“The point of all our work is to try to improve the lives of our cancer patients,” said Dr. Urba. “We need more fathers to dance at their daughters’ weddings, we need more patients to have the time to spend with their families and watch their children grow.”
Portland, May 9th, 2014. Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon’s (PRO) fifth annual dinner and auction “Cirque du Hope,” was celebrated at the Sentinel Hotel.With more than 300 guests, “Cirque du Hope showcased an exciting French circus atmosphere and was an unforgettable evening for all as PRO raised more than $230,000. Mary Valentine visited with and Debra Millegan at the event. Debra Millegan, who lives with young onset Parkinson’s disease, chaired the event. Her talent and dedication to lead the hard working team was inspirational. The event was sponsored in part by Providence Brain and Spine Institute, Waste Connections, The Standard and Elite Care. (photo credit, Annie Lindekugel of Annie’s Sweet Pea)
Proceeds of the event will help empower individuals to meet the challenges of those living with Parkinson’s disease through information, education, personal support and advocacy in Oregon and Southern Washington. For more information about Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, visit www.parkinsonsresources.org.
Portland, May 9th, 2014. Over 400 supporters came to “Reflection” The Dougy Center’s Annual Benefit & Auction at the Portland Art Museum. The event featured a Porsche Boxster Raffle. It was a festive evening that included a silent auction showcasing a gallery of children’s art, an elegant dinner, and a live auction filled with unique packages. The evening culminated with the exciting announcement of the 2014 Porsche Boxster Raffle winner. This year’s presenting sponsor was Portland’s own Ran-Tech Engineering & Aerospace, Inc. Margaret Maguire is the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the nonprofit. The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
Hailey, a Dougy Center Kid, shows off her artwork in the silent auction
We provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief. We are supported solely through private support from individuals, foundations and companies. The Dougy Center does not charge a fee for its services.
Portland, May 15th, 2014. The Women Who Lead Luncheon honors women who improve opportunities and expanded political and social participation for underrepresented communities. At the event, Aimee Santos-Lyons and Moira Bowman gathered with friends. The Luncheon at the Nines Hotel was created in 2012 by the Equity Foundation. This year, Jeana Frazzini (Basic Rights Oregon) and Melanie Davis (PQ Monthly/El Hispanic News) were awarded the Women Who Lead Leadership Award, and Kathleen Saadat was the recipient of the Women Who Lead Lifetime Achievement Award. The purpose and mission of the Equity Foundation is to “leverage resources to create social, economic, and political equity for the LGBTQ community”.
Event emcee, Ann Schatz speaks to the crowd.
From OHSU Crystal Roberts and Valerie Scott-Cardenas
Mary Rita Hurley, Penelope Mandell, and Tom Griffin
Board Member and Director; St. James Child Development Center, Patrick Earnest and Ryan Wayman from Mass Mutual
Vice Chair of Equity Foundation Board and PSU Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Sherri Murrell poses with attorney Jody Stahancyk from Stahancyk, Kent, & Hook P.C. pose for the camera
Jean Rosenbaum shows off her outfit for the camera
Equity Foundation Executive Director, Karol Collymore present the leadership to Basic Rights Oregon’s Executive Director, Jeana Frazzini
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Kathleen Saadat talks with Luncheon attendees
PQ Monthly owner and publisher, and Leadership Award recipient, Melanie Davis and her partner Gabriela (FR) introduce themselves to attendees
Annette Campista, Vice President and Planning Committee member (0n the left) poses with attendees
From the Equity Foundation:
This Luncheon is our chance to gather together to celebrate and award women who use their voices and their actions to advance equality for the LGBTQ community. They are thinkers and doers—women who pursue their vision with determination and a focus on impact. This award recognizes their commitment to social justice, activism and passion for community-led solutions. It celebrates two high-powered women who are making a difference—leaders who have changed the face of business, education, women’s health, sports and more. These two individuals represent the courage, commitment, and innovative thinking of all the remarkable people who work on the frontlines of social change. Through their extraordinary vision and courageous work, these women are improving the lives of all people in our community.
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