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American Cancer Society Black and White Gala - Monday, June 20, 2011
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The American Cancer Society is rolling out the black and white carpet for their latest event – a glamorous gala slated for August 12 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts.
The Black and White Gala, which has been revamped this year, will include live and silent auctions with packages ranging from the practical – 30 days of dining gift cards – to the luxurious – jewelry from Barbara Conner, Lee Michael's, Adler's and Paul's jewelry – as well as art from some of Lafayette's best and a variety of unique experiences and trips – boar hunting, beach vacations.
The black and white theme will carry into custom art pieces created specifically for the event from local artists like Adrian Fulton and Erin Chance Fenstermaker among others. And a bevy of Lafayette's finest in dining will provide a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.
At the helm of the 2011 Gala are honorary chairs Gail Savoie and Dr. Ammar Morad. Savoie, UL's First Lady and Ambassador and Morad, Women's and Children's Hospital's pediatric hematologist/oncologist were tapped for top honors thanks to their efforts to accomplish the goals of the American Cancer Society – ultimately a world with more birthdays. Savoie is a lifelong educator and Morad has been treating children facing cancer for 20-plus years.
The highlight of the gala will include an awards ceremony for American Cancer Society's Spirit of Hope winners. The three honorees represent individuals, cancer survivors and medical professionals diligently fighting cancer in Acadiana.
For more information or to purchase tickets go to blackandwhitegala.org.
Please contact Jason Guilbeau with the American Cancer Society for interviews with honorary chairs and Spirit of Hope Awards winners. The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation's largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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