Wednesday, January 13, 2010

American Diabetes Association"Kiss A Pig" Charity Gala

Attention Walmart Vendors/Suppliers: Corporate sponsorship tables available! Great opportunity to interact with key Walmart and community contacts while supporting a worthy cause. Contact Steve Hoyt for details.

Voted as the Best Charity Gala in Northwest Arkansas for the last three years, the American Diabetes Association and Glucerna proudly present this year’s theme – “The Fab Boar”. Join us as we ‘come together’ for an evening of entertainment, fine cuisine and live and silent auctions. Enjoy a far-out performance by BeatleMania Now and find your inner flower child while grooving on the dance floor. Hang loose as the community’s most talented leaders compete for the chance to kiss a pig to thank it for producing the first source of insulin for people with diabetes.

When/Where:  Saturday, February 27, 6pm to midnight
John Q. Hammons Convention Center, Rogers

Keynote Speaker: Sean Algaier
Contestant on The Biggest Loser Season 8

Emcees: Neile Jones & Matt Turner
KNWA Anchors

Tickets:
Individual - $150

Table and Corporate Sponsorships available

Event Information: www.diabetes.org/nwakissapig

All proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association of Northwest Arkansas in our work to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all children and adults affected by type 1, type 2, gestational, and pre-diabetes. One in three people will develop diabetes during their lifetime and more than 23 million Americans are already affected.

Also seeking auction item donations and general contributions. Tickets/donations are tax deductible.

Please contact Steve Hoyt for details and/or to sign up: 479-657-7683 or steven.j.hoyt@abbott.com