What a weekend! I am worn out but I wouldn’t trade a minute of it!
On Saturday night, I attended our American Cancer Society’s annual Gala – this year’s theme was Old Hollywood.
I absolutely loved our table centerpieces!
This was one type…
…and this was the other!
We also included a red carpet runway as guests arrived. Our photographer stood at the runway like paparazzi!
My friend Katie – she seriously rocks. Jason had to work and didn’t arrive until later in the evening, so I have no pictures of us together. Sad times.
Finger foods at the “before” party – it was delicious! Actually, ALL of the food was delicious!
A few event revenue enhancers at our event included a photo booth…
…complete with props…
….each person received a printed picture, and they were given the option to post the photo to facebook and/or email it to themselves! Loved it!
This is me with my best friend literally forever…Jane!
Another enhancer was the Candles of Hope table – guests could light a tea light in honor of a survivor or in memory of a loved one who lost their battle with cancer.
Not pictured here (because they all sold super fast) are boxes that were filled with area restaurant gift cards. Included with each box was a ticket which would give you a chance at college football season tickets to our local University!
Our silent auction was located in another corner, but I never got around to it for pictures.
My awesome survivor friend Erin and I were Emcee’s for the evening!
For starters, we accepted awards on behalf of the Academy. It was rather funny if I do say so myself! :D
We also helped our guests see the impact that ACS has made in our area – from not smoking in restaurants (at all) to wigs, transportation, patient assistance programs, etc…
Our guest speaker was a cancer survivor of 10 years – she was diagnosed in 2004 with stage for colo-rectal cancer and is still surviving today! What an amazing story!
To cap off the evening, a local band rocked the house – no really, the are incredible! They are called the Flamethrowers and are the area’s hottest and most sought after band at the moment. I loved them!
Oh yes, I almost forgot about the black and white movie that played on the overhead screen (silent of course)! Nice touch, huh? :)
What do you think of Gala’s? Have you ever attended one? Do you like to get dressed up for fancy events? (I love it!)
