Portland, February 29th. The Waffles & Wishes breakfast raised nearly $60,000 to help grant wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions. Guests enjoyed a rain of confetti to celebrate the work of the nonprofit. A highlight of the Make-A-Wish Oregon event was cheering on 10-year-old Mira as she enjoyed an exciting a shopping spree wish.
Sweet 10-year-old Mira receieves the star treatment on a shopping spree wish.
KATU’s Debora Knapp (left) was emcee at Make-A-Wish Oregon’s Waffles & Wishes breakfast where guests help send 10-year-old Mira (center) accompanied by her grandmother Linda on a shopping spree wish.
It’s a red-carpet procession of personal shopper, make-up artist and limo driver for Mira’s shopping spree wish
From Make-A-Wish Oregon.
The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
The Foundation is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 38 minutes. It has granted more than 212,000 wishes in the United States since its inception in 1980. Locally, the chapter serves children ages 2 ½ through 18 who live in Oregon and Clark County, Washington. For more information about how you can share the power of a wish®, visit http://www.orwish.org/.
Portland, March 8th. The Leftbank Annex was brimming with State spirit as supporters of Oregon Environmental Council raised their glasses to honor the important work of the environmental advocacy group. 400 people attend the benefit for the nonprofit; it raised an estimated $72,000. Oregon Environmental Council supporter Ashley Henry, board member Marc Heisterkamp, and staff member Teke Dillender. (Photo Credit, Liz Menke)
Michelle and Tony Soter, owners of Soter Vineyards, with Executive Director of the statewide nonprofit, Andrea Durbin.
The night featured, "Delicious local food, wine, beer, cocktails and smart conversation with friends who share an appreciation for Oregon’s environment."
Jim Houser, owner of the Hawthorne Auto Clinic, celebrates at Oregon Environmental Council's annual event with the deputy director of the statewide environmental nonprofit, Chris Hagerbaumer.
From Oregon Environmental Council:
Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon – clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. As a member-supported nonprofit more than 40 years, we’ve been a champion for solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the place we call home.
The Oregon Environmental Council advances innovative, collaborative solutions to Oregon’s environmental challenges for today and future generations.
Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon – clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. As a member-supported nonprofit more than 40 years, we’ve been a champion for solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the place we call home.
We work to create innovative change on three levels:
We work with individuals to live green
We work with businesses, farmers and health providers to thrive with sustainable practices
We work with elected officials to create practical policy
Our vision for Oregon includes solving global warming, protecting kids from toxics, cleaning up our rivers, building sustainable economies, and ensuring healthy food and local farms.
Portland, February 23rd. Over 500 guests gathered at the Portland Art Museum to celebrate a “Night of Angels” at the Winemaker’s Dinner for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland. Supporters raised nearly $1.5 million which will benefit over 25,000 youth served by the nonprofit. Honoree Linda Rae Hickey enjoyed the evening with friends Geraldine Bidwell and John Bishop. (Photo Credit, Antonio Harris)
Event Chairs Ken O'Neil and Erin Hubert encourage everyone to enjoy the evening.
Honorary Chair, Ed Maletis, welcomes over 500 guests with opening remarks.
2012 Winemaker's Dinner--A Night of Angels
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland CEO, Lisabeth Marziello, (0n the right) takes a moment for a picture with honoree Linda Rae Hickey and Howard Hedinger.
Honoree Hank Swigert celebrates what he called the “best night of my life”!
Honoree Brot Bishop, Jr. proudly displays his award, alongside his wife, Kelley Bishop.
ESCO was the Presenting Sponsor for the event. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Portland Metropolitian Area event was called a Night of Angels this year because it honored volunteer angels like Linda Rae Hickey, Hank Swigert, and Brot Bishop, Jr. These altruistic individuals played a vital role in the Jack, Will, & Rob Boys & Girls Club program, named after three young boys: Jack, Will and Rob Warren, who lost their lives in a tragic accident in 1999.
The evening also featured 14-year old Club member and volunteer, John Grall, who spoke about the impact that the Jack, Will and Rob Boys & Girls Club has had on his life.
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Portland Metropolitian Area:
Mission Statement To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
History Since 1946, Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland has been providing thousands of young people throughout the Portland metro area with affordable, high-quality after-school and summer programs designed to help them develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Our Clubs offer kids what they want most: safe, clean, fun places to go when they’re not in school; caring adults who respect and guide them; and challenging programs that teach them life skills and keep them engaged in productive activities.
Portland, March 8th. The philanthropic stars were out for the Oregon Partnership “Night at the Museum” benefit which raised an estimated $260,000. The nonprofit’s mission is to prevent substance abuse and suicide. Christopher Kennedy Lawford is pictured with fellow guest speaker James Hutcheson and Oregon Partnership outreach coordinator Barbara Caplan. (Christopher Kennedy Lawford is an author and activist — the son of actor Peter Lawford and Patricia “Pat” Kennedy, John F. Kennedy’s sister.)
All of the money raised supports core programs: Crisis Intervention, Education and Training and Advocacy.
Becky Tymchuk, Phil Fogg, Angie Fogg and Kerry Tymchuk, the Executive Director of the Oregon Historical Society.
Doug Campbell and Anne Naito-Campbell, the Oregon Partnership Board Secretary
Event organizers Barbara Underriner, Margo Greeve, Charles Milne, Shari Anderson and Barbara Caplan
Dr. Loren Jenkins, Oregon Partnership Board Member from Kaiser Permanente NW, Juanita Walton, Roy Jay, Board Member from ARAMARK/Giacometti Partners Ltd
Johnna Wells from Benefit Auctions 360 was the Auctioneer
Anne Naito-Campbell, Bill Frerichs from Target Corp., DeDe Frerichs
Featured Speaker James Hutcheson and Board Member Doug Lyons from Clere Consulting
About 450 people attend the benefit. Event sponsors included: Columbia Helicopters, Inc. Portland Area Taco Bell Owners Association, and The Standard. The Board President of Oregon Partnership is Dan McMillan from The Standard.
Those in attendance got a sneak peak at the name Oregon Partnership will transition to in about a month: “Lines for Life”
It’s a name more evocative of the live -saving work of the nonprofit:
A first line of prevention for children in schools and communities
A direct line of help for parents
A confidential line for individuals or families seeking help for addiction or mental illness
A Lifeline to those in the grips of depression and suicidal thoughts
A confidential line for teens suffering quietly from bullying and personal torment
An anonymous line for the brave men and women who have served our country and now it’s time for us to be there for them
Portland, March 3rd. More than 700 wine enthusiasts gathered at the Oregon Convention Center to raise funds for disadvantaged children and families in the Portland Metropolitan area. 2012 Classic Wines Auction Co-Chairs were Kim Agnew of the Agnew Family Foundation, Craig Wessel, Publisher of the Portland Business Journal, and Cindy Campbell of the Campbell Foundation. (Photo Credit, John Valls) The $2.42 million raised benefits four local charities: Metropolitan Family Service, New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children-Portland and YMCA Clark County.
Auction guests enjoyed wines produced by four Honorary Wine Ambassadors: Greg Lill of DeLille Cellars (WA), Ed Sbragia of Sbragia Family Vineyards (CA), Danilo Drocco of Fontanafredda (Italy), and Isabelle Meunier of Evening Land Vineyards (OR), who is not pictured.
The total amount raised comes from many sources including event sponsorships (such as presenting sponsors Bank of America and US Trust), auction prizes, wine packages, astonishing attendee contributions and 45 Winemaker Dinners at local restaurants.
Roger Hinshaw, President, Oregon and SW Washington at Bank of America and Barbara Palmer, Senior Vice President of US Trust, address the crowd, while Craig Wessel, Publisher of the Portland Business Journal and Classic Wines Auction Co-Chair looks on.
“We are tremendously pleased with the outcome of the 2012 Classic Wines Auction,” said Heather Martin, Executive Director of the Classic Wines Auction. “The generosity of our attendees, donors and volunteers enables us to assist over 42,000 children and families in our community in truly meaningful and impactful ways.”
Ambassador Dinner Chairs Kim Bradley and Chris Nickerson flank Jessica Elkan, Development Director at New Avenues for Youth.
Generous bidders raise millions
The gala began with the silent auction during a pre-dinner wine and food tasting reception featuring more than 50 wines and six food stations. The main event was kicked off with a serenade by Master of Ceremonies James Curleigh of KEEN Footwear, followed by the live auction and five-course culinary feast prepared by top guest chefs and paired with wines from both national and international wine ambassadors. Guests finished their night with coffee and dessert bars on their way out.
Karen and Richard Durrett with 2012 Auction Co-Chair, Cindy Campbell
The five course menu was collaboratively prepared by Allan Wambaa, Executive Chef of pacificwild catering at the Oregon Convention Center, Adam Sappington, Executive Chef/Co-owner of The Country Cat Dinner House and Bar, and Cory Schreiber, Founder of Wildwood restaurant, author, and faculty member of the International Culinary School at the Art Institute in Portland.
KGW's talented Stephanie Strickland served as emcee
The Classic Wines Auction, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Classic Wines Auction and related events which raise money for local charities benefiting children and families.
From Classic Wine Auction, Inc.:
The Classic Wines Auction, presented by Bank of America and US Trust, brings its total raised to nearly $30 million for charities benefiting children and families since its inception in 1984. Recognized as one of the top ten charity wine auctions in the country by Wine Spectator Magazine since 2001, the Classic Wines Auction has raised nearly $30 million for Portland-area charities since its inception in 1982. Based in Portland, Ore., Classic Wines Auction, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Classic Wines Auction and related food and wine events to raise funds for local charities benefiting children and families, including: Metropolitan Family Service, New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children-Portland andywca clark county. See more at www.classicwinesauction.com.
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