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Tuesday, May 5, 2015
The Pierre Hotel
New York, NY
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city is a chic,
sophisticated, and elegant soirée, featuring a sumptuous seated dinner, wines
highly rated by Wine Spectator, music by The Jay Prince Band, a mission-
based live auction and a high-end silent auction. Last year, the event raised
more than $500,000 to benefit the cure-focused work of the Diabetes
Research Institute (DRI), a Center of Excellence located at the University of
Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.
This year celebrates our 10th Anniversary D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city event, which
will once again be held at the iconic Pierre Hotel in NYC on Tuesday, May 5,
2015. On this evening, the prestigious “Dare to Dream” Award will be
presented to Donna and Ed Sirlin.
More than 500 attendees from metropolitan New York’s business, social, and
celebrity circles are expected to attend this year’s event. Alan Kalter, the
voice of Late Show with David Letterman has once again been tapped to be
Master of Ceremonies. Board Members and event co-chairs Samantha
Shanken Baker, Diane Cohen, Kim Dickstein, Bonnie Inserra and Meryl
Lieberman, along with Young Professional Chair, Lindsey Inserra-Hughes, have
previously welcomed notable and celebrity supporters including Michael
Strahan & Nicole Mitchell, actor Richard Kind, fashion designer Naeem Kahn,
model Izabel Goulart, celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch, Stan Norfleet, Chris
Canty, “Biggest Loser” trainer Bob Harper and Chef Art Smith to name just a
few. This year’s event offers partners the opportunity to be part of our
continuing success.
Michael Strahan & Nicole Mitchell
Actor, Richard Kind
Model, Izabel Goulart Celebrity Stylist, Phillip Bloch
NFL Greats, Stan Norfleet &
Chris Canty Fitness trainer, Bob Harper
D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city Overview
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels and allow for
negotiable benefits on a case by case basis. Among others, general benefits
include event presence, signage, ad placement, and opportunities for product
placement.
We hope you will consider donating a special item to our luxury silent auction.
Diabetes Research, Elegance and Modern Sophistication May 5, 2015 at The Pierre Hotel, NYC
Auction Prize In-Kind Donor Commitment Form
If you have any questions, please see below for contact information.
Tax ID #: 59-136-1955.
DONOR INFORMATION:
Contact Name:
Company:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:
E-Mail Address: Phone: Fax:
DONATION DESCRIPTION:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fair Market Value: $_______________
Limitations/Expirations (if applicable, please list expiration as a minimum of one (1) year, or at least a few months after event date):
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Authorized Signature and Date:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Date PLEASE CHECK: ____Documentation/Certificate and/or Gift Item(s) Enclosed ____Documentation/Certificate and/or Gift Item(s) Will Follow ____PLEASE CREATE CERTIFICATE WITH MY CONTACT INFORMATION TO GIVE TO WINNER FOR DONATION
Please send/e-mail all donations BEFORE April 17th
to: Tricia Pellizzi
Special Events Coordinator, Northeast Region Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1118 NY, NY 10016
(Phone): 212-888-2217 (Fax): 212-888-2219 (Email): [email protected] http://diabetesresearch.org/dreams
About Us
Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is the organization of choice for
those who are serious, passionate and committed to curing diabetes. Its
mission – to provide the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) with the funding
necessary to cure diabetes now – is testament to the belief that tomorrow is
not soon enough to cure those living with diabetes.
The Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine leads the world in cure-focused research. As the largest and most
comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, the DRI is
aggressively working to develop a biological cure by restoring natural insulin
production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks.
Researchers have already shown that diabetes can be reversed through islet
transplantation, with some study patients living without the need for insulin
injections for more than a decade. The Institute is now building upon these
promising outcomes by developing the DRI BioHub, an integrated “mini
organ” that mimics the native pancreas. The BioHub contains thousands of
insulin-producing cells that sense blood sugar levels and produce the precise
amount of insulin needed in real time.
The Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation were created for one reason
– to cure diabetes – which is and will continue to be their singular focus until
that goal is reached. For the millions of children and adults affected by
diabetes, the Diabetes Research Institute is the best hope for a cure.
For more information about D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city, please contact:
Tricia Pellizzi Special Events Coordinator 212.888.2217 x 225 [email protected] Or visit: http://www.diabetesresearch.org/dreams