2008 Gift of Life Gala
*Friday May 16, 2008 from 7 pm to 12 am
Due to weather conditions in the Louisville area, the Gift of Life Gala on March 8, 2008 has been POSTPONED.
The rescheduled date will be Friday May 16, 2008.
2008 Gift of Life Gala- The National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2008 Gift of Life Gala on March 8, 2008 May 16, 2008 from 7 pm to 12 am, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Louisville. We will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary and honoring our founders, dedicated medical professionals and distinguished volunteers. The evening will be one of dining, dancing to “Eight Days a Week” a Beatles tribute band, and bidding on silent and live auction items, all in the spirit of supporting the programs and services of the National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky.
Information
When: Saturday March 8, 2008 6-11 P.M.
*Rescheduled: Friday May 16, 2008 - 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
Where: Hyatt-Regency Downtown Louisville
Map & Directions
Hyatt Regency Hotel
320 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky
Open Bar / Food Stations
Silent and Live Auction
$150 per person
table of 8 only $1200
black tie optional
Special entertainment at this years gala is The Beatles tribute band, “Eight Days a Week”
Honorees
- Dr. Sydney Marcum - A Pioneer in the Treatment of Kidney Disease
Making Lives Better Award
- Suzanne Ildstad, MD - University of Louisville
- Ramsey N. Nassar, MD - Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
Partnership Award
- Theresa Renn - The Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program
Distinguished Volunteer Award
- Terra Jackson and Jenny Wrightington
Co-Chairs
- Chuck and Sue Fischesser
Sponsors
- Presenting Sponsor:
- Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
- Silver:
- Shire Pharmaceuticals
- Bronze:
- E.ON US
- Brown Forman
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Watson Nephrology
Sponsor information for the 2008 Gift of Life Gala
2008 Award Winners And The Band
For Reservations:
Contact Johanna Clapp by email or call 502-585-5433 or 800-737-5433
Live Auction Items
5 hour dinner cruise for 6 on a private yacht
Includes drinks and cruise on the Ohio River Value $3000 -Opening Bid $500
Two Ryder Cup General Admission Tickets
Saturday, September 20 Only -Opening Bid $1000
The Penthouse Suite at The Charter At Beaver Creek, Colorado
Includes 2 round trip airline tickets 7days/6 nights 2 BR/3 Bath Valid May 14 - Oct. 13, 2008 Use of Spa & Health Club Value $3000 -Opening Bid $500
Ranch Mink Coat
Female Skins – Fully Let Out Available in sizes 8 – 14 Includes: Alterations, Monogram, Appraisal, Fur Hangar, Fur Cover and Travel Bags, and 1st Year Storage in Cincinnati -Retail $6000 -Opening Bid $3500
Two Tickets to the Indianapolis Colts/Cincinnati Bengals Game in Indy -
Includes one night stay at the Downtown Marriott and $200 Gift Card to St. Elmo’s Restaurant -Opening Bid $500
2008 Wolf Challenge hosted by Fuzzy Zoeller
Includes: 1 foursome in Saturday, Aug. 9th Shamble Shootout 4 Saturday, Aug. 9th Pairing Party Tickets 4 Two day Corporate Sponsor Badges for August 10th & 11th 8 Two day General Admission Tickets for Aug. 10th & 11th Value: $2600 -Opening Bid $500
Pictures from last year
Map & Directions
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For info and reservations:
Contact Johanna Clapp by email or
call 502-585-5433 or 800-737-5433
2007 Gala Information
2006 Gala Information



