The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is pleased to present Franklin “Pitch” and Cathie Johnson with the 2010 Living & Giving Award at the 12th Annual Hope Gala on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco.
Seating is limited but space is available. Individual ticket, table information or to support the Hope Gala click here.
Pitch and Cathie Johnson devoted supporters of a wide variety of educational, cultural, and community institutions and highly respected Bay Area philanthropists. Pitch Johnson, Founder of Asset Management Company, is a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Asset Management has played an integral role in funding life science companies engaged in crucial research and development central to therapeutic and cure science for several diseases.
The black tie evening begins at 5:30 PM with Cocktails and a Silent Auction. The Hope Gala Auction Committee is highly regarded for creating unique and one-of-a-kind experiences while raising millions for diabetes research.
Past auctions have offered trips to the world’s most luxurious resorts and culinary adventures with the country’s leading chefs. This year’s auctions will feature fine wine, art, retail, jewelry, sporting events and restaurant and entertainment packages.
The Silent Auction closes promptly at 7:00PM, a signal to guests that Dinner, the Live Auction and Special Video Presentation will follow. Big Bang Beat, a 12-piece stage extravaganza featuring 4 vocalists and nonstop dancing to the best party songs from the big band era to today.
Seating is limited but space is available. Individual ticket, table information or to support the Hope Gala click here.
The on-going support of the patrons of the Hope Gala annually helps assure that JDRF is funding more clinical trials than every before, translating research advances into the development of drugs, treatments and devices that will improve the lives of people in our community living with diabetes.
Today, JDRF is a global leader in diabetes research, the go-to organization for the diabetes research community, and the best source of hope for better treatments and a cure for people with type 1 diabetes and its complications.
JDRF is proud to honor Pitch and Cathie Johnson distinguished members of the community for lifetime achievement, outstanding leadership and excellence in community support.
