R.I.S.E. for Hope 2009 Event a Success!
 Sue Fornoff - PVNN
| | The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is a non-profit shelter for babies and children under the age of 14. More information about tax deductible donations can be found at their website: Refugio-Infantil.org. | |
Thanks to the excellent food, drinks and entertainment provided by generous local sponsors, more than 750 people enjoyed the 7th annual RISE for HOPE fundraiser, which took place at the American School in Marina Vallarta on February 7th, 2009.
The Children, Madres and Volunteers at Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza would like to express our heartfelt thanks to ALL who contributed to our VERY SUCCESSFUL fundraising event.
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| | More than 750 people enjoyed the 7th annual RISE for HOPE fundraiser at the American School in Marina Vallarta on February 7th. |
Event Sponsors
American School/Colegio Americano, Air Canada, Bancomer, Taheima Wellness Resort and Spa, Truqui Construcciones, Nissan Autos, Mexlend, Hacienda Xochitl Restaurant, Cochran Real Estate, Punto Natural, Timothy Fuller and Associates, Coldwell Banker, Bayside Properties, Applegate Realtors.
Feature Restaurants
Agave Grill/Barcelona Tapas, Auntie Conchita's Gourmet Kitchen, Artisan Bakery, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Caio Tres Cocina & Bar, Café des Artistes/Thierry's Prime Steakhouse, Charme Reposteria, Church's Chicken, Daiquiri Dick's, Devil's Food Catering, Epoca, El Andariego, El Torito, Hacienda Xochitl Restaurant Japanice, La Mission/Sefare, La Palapa, Vista Grill, Tikul, La Terrazza di Roma, La Chilaquiles, Mandala, Mauricio's Ixtapa, Pancho Lopez, Porto Bello, Outback Steakhouse, Reposteria Los Chatos, Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Trattoria Michel, Trio Restaurant, Vitea Oceanfront Bistro, Xocodiva
Food and Beverage Donors
Archie's Wok, Back Alley Bistro, Boca Bento Restaurant, Bebidas Vallarta, Candy's Bakery, Cheeky Monkey/ Valterraza, De Santos, El Dorado/Las Palomas, Encantos, Ernestos, Espresso Ristorante, Freddy's Tucan, Karen's Place/Teatime- Bucerias, La Dulce Vita, La Lorraine, La Tia Catrina, Mama Mia Angelo 's, Mariscos Polo, Ocho Tostadas - Marina, Peking Restaurant, Punto Natural, Restaurant-Bar Picnic, River Café, Una Norma, University UET
Prize Contributors
Alberto's Jewelry, Anne-Marie Haynes, Antonio Garzino, Antonio Moreno, Barbara Dunn, Benjamin Patiro, Beverly La Beau, Café Bohemio, Caprichosa, Carlos Barragan, Carmen Galvan-Berkowitz, Carla Weaver, Casa Isabel, Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, Chris Amo, Connie Vincent, Cuquita Beauty, Curvas Peligrosas, Dan Cristhian Rios, D'Martha's Salon, Dreams Resort, Dr. Miguel A. Saldana, Elements of Design, El Tigre Golf, Embry Savage, Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort, Galleria Dante, Galleria Serendipity, Georgia Darehshori, Ileana Truqui, Jaime Ballesteros, Japanice Restaurant, Jeny Pray, Jim and Bonnie Miller, Joe Jack's Fish Shack, Juan Carlos Rios Camarena, Judy Jaramillo, Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant, Krystal Frost, La Bohemia, Laura Aguilar, Len of Blu, Leticia Castrol, Lola Morales, Los Veranos Canopy, Lucy's CuCu Cabana, Lynne Simpson, Manuel Martinez, Marcellina Tyee, Maedb Persram, Marita Jumppanen, Marriott CasaMagna, Mary Koruga, Marta of Vallarta, Master Goldsmith, Mata Ortiz Art Gallery, Mexica Teahul, Mexico Fun, Nicole Cimino, Ofelia Guerrero, OOHH La La, Patti Gallardo, Pauline Wallis, Peyote People, Playa del Sol Resorts, PV Yoga e Pilates, River Café, Roberta Valdez, Seth Cloutman, Shari Campbell, Salon Dali, Sol Martinez Maciel, Spanish Experience Center, SunSilver, Susie Mouroukas, Sylvia Méndez Snyder, Unas Norma, Vallarta Adventures, Vanessa Rios, Vision Electronics, Vista Vallarta Club de Golf, Vivero Salim, Wellness International Network, Xocodiva
Entertainment
Bert Gash, Singer Carlitos, Children from Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, Grupo Folklorico Municipal XIUTLA, Zagal Fuegos Artificiales
Committee
Chris Amo - General Chair, Cristhian Rios - Assistant General Chair/ Decorations, Laura Aguilar - Event Treasurer, Juan Carlos Rios Camarena - Facilities, Chair, Pauline Wallis - Live Auction and Raffle Chair, Sol Martinez Maciel - Silent Auction Chair, Sue Fornoff - Publicity Chair, Bernice Hanson- Food and Beverage Co-Chair, Sylvia Méndez Synder - Food and Beverage Co-Chair, Carmen Berkowitz - Tickets Co-Chair, Connie Vincent - Tickets Co-Chair, Tracy Magnus - Reserve Patron Tables, Oliver Rios, Vanessa Rios, Lynne Simpson, Keith Amo, Kevin and Beatrice Simpson, Ricardo Garibay Olivas, Karen Groth, Marita Jumppane, Karen Cruz, Gail Feindel, Anne-Marie Haynes, Cullen Driscoll, Maria Iula, Gil Prevost, Mary and Rich Ruzicka, Dianne Fahselt, Lynne, Dale and Jack Wiseman, Matthew Wallis, Roger and Rena Muat, Michael Schoenit, Laura Hall, Teresa Ryssemus, Ed Vincent, Alana Driscoll, Shawn Sankar, Marilu Zonner, Bronwyn Mound, Pattie and Barry Shaw, Betty and Wilf Churko, William Hand, Outreach International and Original Volunteers
 The Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is a non-profit shelter for babies and children under the age of 14. Some of these children are orphans but most come from unbearable situations having been abused, neglected, or simply abandoned. R.I.S.E. is a Mexican non-profit charitable organization, which accepts donations through a number of charitable organizations. More information about tax deductible donations can be found at their website: Refugio-Infantil.org. |
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