October 20, 2011
The London Hotel, West Hollywood
Dear Family and Friends,
We are so thrilled to report that due to your generous support, the Hope for Hannah and Gaby Gala that was held on October 20th at the London Hotel, has so far raised over one-half million dollars! Contributions are still coming in! Thanks to the generous and delicious donations by Baby Blues, Lemonade, Loteria, Wolfgang Puck, Spago, Sushi Roku, The Kitchen for Exploring Foods, Gelson’s Market, Tavern, the Donut Lady, Northern Produce, Samuel Adams, Ultimate Vodka and Paulina and Carlos Smith who donated the wine, over 96% of the dollars raised will go directly towards research to find a cure for Rett Syndrome.
The Hope for Hannah and Gaby Gala was such a memorable evening, we would like to share with you some of the highlights below:
- A slide show of the evening. All photography was donated by Myles Saron and Chloe Moore. Video of the evening was also donated by Keith Solomon Productions
- A video produced and donated by Mari Fagel and Andrew Julien. This emotional video includes interviews of our families as well important information about Rett Syndrome. Some clips included are from Rett: The Documentary, by Jason Rem.
- Digital Ad Journal created by Joanne Vuylsteke
All of this could not have happened without the incredible support of our event committee. We thank you and recognize the importance of family and friends in our lives. Together we can make wonderful things happen!
Love,
Heidi and Jonathan Epstein
Marci and Rudy Valner
CO-CHAIRS
Heidi & Jonathan Epstein and Marci & Rudy Valner
Ad-Journal Co-Chairs – Joanne Vuylsteke and Robin Kurtzman
Catering Chair – Dahlia Bilger
Auction Co-Chairs- Ann Levit and Paulina Smith
EVENT COMMITTEE
| Denise & Robert Barta Frances & Steven Berman Dahlia & Art Bilger Allison & Michael Brandt Beate & Christopher Chee Mary & John Conlin Mindy Weiss & Robert David Gayle Ezralow Lani & Brad Fauvre Samantha & Jonathan Firestone April & David Freitag Janis Gallo Maryl Georgi Debi & Marc Graboff Janis & Keith Gurnick Kate Briscoe & Ivan Garel-Jones Ann & Jim Gianopulos Teresa & Gordon Gibson |
Linda & Howard Greller Caroline & Michael Hackman Caitlin & Greg Knopp Robin Kurtzman Cindra & Alan Ladd, Jr. Ann & Steve Levit Ellen & Harry Levitt Lawrence Mattis Shannon & Halsey Minor Julie & Ken Moelis Jennifer & John Nordstrom Carole & Jeff Schwartz Paulina & Carlos Smith Stephanie & Leon Vahn Susan Vann Joanne & Bill Vuylsteke Rhonda & Mark Wapnick Meredith & Sam Weiner Arlene Zweben |
DONATIONS
CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION ONLINE
Checks payable to:
RSRT
860 Greentree Road
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Attn: Hope for Hannah
Questions? Email or call 203.445.0041
