2004 Gala Event

 
DIAMONDS FOR THE LADIES, SPORTS LEGENDS FOR THE MEN, AND SMOOTH JAZZ

 Jazz & Sports Extravaganza Celebrity Gala
June 5, 2004
Special Guests Florida's University Football Coaches
And a gathering of 50 Professional Football, Basketball, & other National Celebrities
Co-Mistresses of Ceremonies Wendy Chioji, WESH - TV & Patricia James, WLOQ Smooth Jazz
Dan Doran, & Tapestry Brass
Featuring Orlando’s Own Jazz Singer Jacqueline Jones
Osceola Ballroom at the 4-Star Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

Florida University Football Coaches, Players, and Professional Sports Legends, who compete against each other on the playing field for the goal of winning are coming together as ONE.... FOR THE CHILDREN.  Be the ultimate FAN and join them.... and the children will be the WINNERS!

Proceeds to Support the Essential Needs not covered by Insurance of Critically & Chronically ill, Medically Fragile & Cancer Children, Lab Testing Necessary to Identify Marrow and Stem Cell Donors, Never Covered by Insurance, and to Develop the ‘Just Be A Kid’ Day Camp, A Medically Safe, Therapeutic Camp Facility in Orlando, Open to Children with Cancer and Medically Fragile Conditions, Regardless of their Ability to Pay

Celebrity Guests
Bobby Bowdon FB Head Coach Florida State University
Ron Zook, FB Head Coach University of Florida
Larry Coker, FB Head Coach University of Miami
Jim Leavitt, Coach University of South Florida
Eric Green, Asst. FB Coach University of Central Florida
Alan Bogan, FB coach FAMU
Jim Paek, Coach Orlando Seals
Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota Vikings
Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons
Warrick Dunn, Atlanta Falcons
Emmitt Smith, Arizona Cardinals
Tracy McGrady, Orlando Magic
Grant Hill, Orlando Magic
Horace Grant, NBA
Julius Erving, Retired NBA Player
John Lynch Tampa Bay Bucs
Jay Fiedler, Miami Dolphins QB
Charlie Ward, NY Nicks
Rex Grossman, Chicago Bears
Peter Warrick, Cincinnati Bangles
Timothy Raines, Florida Marlins Baseball
Curtis Johnson, Jr., 2000 Olympian
Miss Florida USA 2003-2004
Sarah Ellerby, WPBA
Odell Haggins, Retired NFL
Dexter Carter, Retired NFL
Willie Lorenzo Jones, Retired NFL
Dan Marino, Retired NFL and Chris Tucker &Burt Reynolds, Actors
Top Football Players with UF, FSU, UCF, and BCC (3 have just been drafted)
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Some of the Fabulous Silent Auction ItemS
S. H. Harris & Son Jewelers since 1851, showing over 25 different diamond pieces
Ghiglieri Collection "Flying Colors" Bronze Sculptor
Rebecca A Clark "Arabesque" Bronze Sculptor
Rebecca A Clark Lithograph "Tenderness"
Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace & Earrings
ARTSY AUCTION will provide fabulous items, artwork, crystal, jewelry, and more
International Trips
Tiffany’s Diamond Necklace
Mayor's Rolex Watch
Polaris Jet Ski
Electric Scooter
Lasik Surgery
Fine Wines
Unique Art & Rare Collectibles
Designer Handbags
Signed Sports & Celebrity Memorabilia
And Much More...
LIVE AUCTION - GLOBAL-WEST AUCTIONS


Sponsorship Packages
Don’t Miss this Unique Event with Great Celebrities, Great Jazz, for a Great Cause
        Each Corporate Sponsor receives Recognition at the Event, listing in the Gala Program, and a link to their web address on A Gift Of Hope’s Gala Web Page
        Photography of Celebrities obtained only at the VIP Reception, no personal cameras allowed anywhere during the event
 
Presenting Sponsor - Sports Hall of Fame Sponsorship $50,000
Listed as Presenting Sponsor on all materials, at Event, Logo on 2 Video Screens during Event, in
Event Program, and to all Media
Priority seating for 20 Guests
Coach of their choice at each table
4 Celebrities of your choice can sit with your guests 
20 admissions to Coaches & Sports Celebrities Private VIP Reception 
Full page priority location ad in Event Program
Hotel Rooms for all your Guests

Celebrities VIP Reception - Heisman Trophy Sponsorship $30,000
Priority seating for 10 Guest
2 of your guest can sit at the Coach of their choice table
The Celebrity of your choice can sit with your guest 
10 admissions to the Coaches & Sports Celebrities Private VIP Reception 
Full page ad in Event Program
8 Hotel Rooms for your Guests

Entertainment - Louis Armstrong Sponsorship $25,000
Priority seating for 10 Guest
2 of your guest can sit at the Coach of their choice table
The Celebrity of your choice can sit with your guest 
8 admissions to the Coaches & Sports Celebrities Private VIP Reception 
Full page ad in Event Program
8 Hotel Rooms for your Guests (discounts on additional rooms)

Children’s Video - Just Be A Kid Camp Sponsorship $20,000
Priority seating for 10 Guests
One Celebrity to sit at your table
8 admissions to the Coaches & Sports Celebrities Private VIP Reception 
Three-fourths page ad in Event Program
6 Hotel Rooms for your Guests (discounts on additional rooms)

Super Bowl Sponsor $15,000
Seating for 4 guests at the Super Bowl Legends Table
4 admissions to the Coaches & Sports Celebrities Private VIP Reception
Half page ad in Event Program
2 Hotel Rooms for your Guests

Most Valuable Player Sponsor $10,000
Preferred seating for 10 Guests
One Celebrity of your choice to sit at your table
4 admissions to the Coaches & Sports Celebrities Private VIP Reception
Quarter page ad in Event Program
4 Hotel Rooms for your Guests (discounts on additional rooms)

Team Sponsor $5,000
Seating for 10 Guests
One College Player of your choice to sit at your table
2 admissions to Coaches & Sports Celebrities Private VIP Reception
Business Card ad in Event Program
2 Hotel Rooms for your Guest (discounts on additional rooms)

All American Corporate Table Sponsor $3,000
Seating for 10 Guests
1 Hotel Room for your Guest (discounts on additional rooms)

Rookie Sponsor $1,500
Seating for 4 Guests
1 Hotel room for your Guest (discounts on additional rooms)

Fanatic Fans $2,000
Admission for two to the VIP Reception, meet with University Coaches and Players, Professional Players, and other Celebrities, Autographs, Special Gift, Professional Photo, Open Bar, Hors’d Oeuvres, includes Silent Auction, Dinner with a Celebrity, Program, Entertainment, and one Hotel room

Donate unique and exquisite items to the Silent or Live Auction and receive event admission

Individuals $250 per person

Enjoy the fabulous Gaylord Palms Resort; Additional Hotel Rooms can be reserved through the Hotel for the weekend of the event, June 4-6, under the name "A GIFT OF HOPE" at the discounted cost of $175 for a Standard Room, $350 for an Executive Suite, $450 for a Deluxe Suite, or $900 for one of the Presidential Suites. http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordpalms