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The Sturge-Weber Foundation Presents a tribute to a special guy...

Christopher B. Zachary FRCP
Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology at UC Irvine

Friday, March 6, 2009

Intercontinental Hotel
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

6:00pm-10:00pm

an evening of cocktails, dinner and entertainment

Masters of Ceremonies

Alastair and Jean Carruthers

A message from Jean and Alastair Carruthers...

WELCOME

We are delighted to welcome you to an evening of celebration , humour, amazement and laughter - all an illumination of the brilliant contributions made to the world of light, laser and energy by the incomparable Dr. Christopher Zachary.

Enjoy a panel of speakers who know Dr. Zachary extremely well! Their reminiscences will precede a live auction to support the Sturge Weber Foundation. If friends would care to donate to the auction, please will they be in touch with Ms. Bonnie Ayers, bayers@sturge-weber.org. Donation ideas include a Day with the Doctor , theatre tickets, opera tickets, week(ends) at a ski cabin or summer cabin etc are most welcome too in the auction.

We really look forward to you joining us in a purified plethoric pixilation of a perfect physician and gentleman!

Sincerely,

Alastair and Jean
Alastair and Jean Carruthers

GET INVOLVED TODAY!

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Premier Sponsor $30,000: includes three tables of 10, full page program ad, full page ad in 2 issues of the SWF Branching Out magazine, and a link on the SWF sponsor page
  • Diamond Sponsor $15,000: includes one table of 10, full page program ad, full page ad in 1 issue of the SWF Branching Out magazine, and a link on the SWF sponsor page
  • Platinum Sponsor $10,000: includes one table of 10, full page program ad and a link on the SWF sponsor page
  • Gold Sponsor $5000: includes one table of 10, one half page program ad and a link on the SWF sponsor page
  • Bronze Sponsor $2500: includes 4 tickets, one quarter page program ad and a link on the SWF sponsor page
  • Individual Ticket: $350

You may reserve your sponsorship now by simply emailing your commitment to Bonnie Ayers at bayers@sturge-weber.org.

EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT

Ad copy can be in color but it will be printed to gray scale. A high resolution PDF file is best. The deadline for program ads is Monday, February, 2, 2009.

  • Full page Ad $1500 - 7.5"w x 10"h
  • Half Page Ad $750 - 7.5"w x 4.75"h
  • Quarter Page Ad $400 - 3.5"w x 4.75"h
  • Business Card Ad $250 - 3.5" x 2"h

To place an ad, contact Bonnie Ayers at bayers@sturge-weber.org.

Host Committee
Bonnie Ayers
Karen Ball
Sharon Duncan
David Heagy
Dr. Michael H. Gold

On behalf of the host committee, we look forward to you joining us for an evening of fun in support of the Sturge-Weber Foundation and we applaud all of you for your continued generosity.

A MESSAGE FROM KAREN BALL...

I hope this invitation finds you in good spirits and ready for a great meeting in San Francisco! We invite you to join in and build upon the dream started 22 years ago as the SWF generates education, awareness and research. Previous event proceeds have funded over $700,000 in research seed grants, public awareness, education and family support.

See you in San Francisco!

Karen L. Ball, President and CEO

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions and or to confirm sponsorship, advertisement or donation, contact:

Bonnie Ayers, Director of Development
The Sturge-Weber Foundation
bayers@sturge-weber.org or 973-895-4445 x 100

Once you confirm, Bonnie will send you complete details on payment, deadlines, etc.