Atlanta, USA
Summary and detailed
event report
Raised funds: $3,303
Attendance & Support:
170+ individuals, 7 sponsors, 5 program contributors, 12 silent auction & raffle item contributors, 7 artists, 20+ volunteers, 2 media sponsors, and few other contributors such as media, web services and photography.
Dance of Hope : Stroke Awareness Event was attended and supported by more than 170 people. At the event, we were able to raise $3,303 with ticket sale as donations, silent auction, raffle, books and art prints sale. All funds will go towards those who are in rehabilitation such as Angelita Vargas and others through Shepherd Center. We thank all attendees, contributors and volunteers who came together to make this event special.
We would like to especially thank all sponsors:
- CobbEMC www.cobbemc.com
- Remobility Physical Therapy & Wellness www.remobility.com
- Sketsamoda Flamenco Dance Costumes www.sketsamoda.com
- Dance Fashions Superstore www.dancefashions.com
- Maximustech www.maximustech.com
- Larry Kelly / Mary Johnson
and all the event program contributors:
- Saul Raisin for inspirational speech & book sale donation www.raisinhope.ning.com
- Rekha Nath, Shepherd Center for an educational presentation www.shepherd.org
- Louise Runyon for a demo of Feldenkrais & donation of the silent auction items www.feldenkraisatlanta.com
- Ethan Margolis & Cihtli Ocampo for the charity shows www.sirsultry.com & www.arteypureza.com
also, all other silent auction and art sale donors:
- Asahi Beer
- Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant
- Beads Lounge
- Caló Dance Studio
- Cason Photography
- Gilbert's Cafe
- Hair Brain Salon
- NAB Communities
- Artelavida
- Vanesco
- Marvin Steel
- Scott Reeves Photographer
If you would like to make further donation to Angelita Vargas, please go to Donate page www.angelitavargas.com/donate.html
If you would like to purchase art prints from Vanesco, Marvin Steel, and Scott Reeves, please contact bailerina@artelavida.com or call 404.457.3775
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Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Location:
The Defoor Center,
1710 Defoor Ave, Atlanta Ga. 30318 (Midtown/off Howel Mill Rd.)
(Ticket covers the admission and the cost of heavy hors d'oeuvres served / all proceeds from tickets will be donated to the cause).
Group tickets available @ $12-$15 each for group of 6 and more.
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Join us for this incredible event and support a good cause at the same time! Dance of Hope: Stroke Awareness Event has been organized to spread awareness on stroke prevention/detection and to support the rehabilitation of stroke & brain/spinal cord injury survivors, such as Angelita Vargas, a globally acclaimed gypsy flamenco dancer.
Event Details: live flamenco music and dance performances* by Ethan Margolis and Cihtli Ocampo (in addition to the traditional flamenco, Ethan Margolis will play and sing some blues with flamenco beats underneath!), a stroke prevention talk by an educational coordinator of the Shepherd Center of Atlanta, art and photo presentation, silent auction, a Feldenkrais Method Therapy demo, a DVD presentation of Angelita Vargas' performance (from unpublished footages of "Dos Ramas"), and much more. One of the highlights of the event will be a motivational speech by professional cyclist, Saul Raisin, who made a miraculous return to life from a brain injury during the Circuit de la Sarthe bicycle race in France in 2006.
Event Goal: To spread the awareness of stroke prevention and collect funds for donation to support the rehabilitation of stroke survivors such as Angelita Vargas and through the Shepherd Center of Atlanta.
Attire: Dressy
Contact for inquiries: Rina Menosky / 404.457.3775 / bailerina@artelavida.com
Background information of Angelita Vargas:
Angelita Vargas suffered a stroke in June 2011, which caused paralysis on the right side of her entire body. Despite the odds, thanks to the immediate treatments and a vigorous rehabilitation effort started in August 2011, Angelita has regained her ability to walk and move her right arm and hand. Atlanta is one of the cities that has been fortunate to witness and appreciate the artist's talent and achievements through her past performance and teaching in the city, and so the Atlanta flamenco community will join together to host this event not only to support her but to educate the public regarding stroke prevention and detection. The organizer's hope is that Angelita's road to recovery inspires and gives hope to those who are struggling with hardships in similar situations. Please attend this event and join forces with the international support group “Friends of Angelita Vargas".
Many thanks to all sponsors and contributors for their monetary and/or in-kind donations.
"Click the images to contact and learn about our sponsors."
Rhina Menovsky 26-09-2011
Thanks to Jose Maldonado of Paso Fino Dance Studio for letting me set this at the studio! Now Salseros are also helping this cause. Because they love what they do and they understand the pain of another dancer. Please make your donation today for Angelita Vargas' recovery. She wants to teach her art "flamenco puro" again. Click to donate.
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