DFW NACE FUNDRAISER 2012 - JUST THE FACTS

WHAT IS THE DFW NACE FUNDRAISER?

• A dynamic table top design competition, where any and all event professionals (designers, florists, planners, etc.) and non-event professionals (beneficiary supporters, etc.) have the opportunity to enter to create the ultimate table top, judged by the best of the best Event Designers (i.e. Steve Kemble, Donnie Brown, etc.) – looking for the chance to awarded the Best Table Top Design.
• Celebrity Judge – Sasha Souza

• A key component of the competition is the “theme” and “parameters” the participants must follow.  The 2012 theme is – “Color Me a Cure.” Contestants will participate in a lottery for one of nine colors.
• This unique event that in past years has captured over 175 attendees – goal is 225 this year.
• The event includes delicious action stations by some of Dallas’ best caterers, bar, fun activities, great networking opportunities and live entertainment.
• Silent and live auction which offers a collection of travel and dining experiences.
• Sponsored by Brides of North Texas

THE BENEFICIARIES – 

• The Carson Leslie Foundation  

• The NACE Foundation

• DFW NACE Chapter Education

 WHO IS CARSON LESLIE?

• A young man from Dallas who was diagnosed with brain cancer (medulloblastoma) and after 1069 days lost his battle at the young age of 17 in 2009. 
• Carson was a fighter, a visionary, he wanted to do everything he could to live life to the fullest while being able to help children that one day would be fighting his same battle.  He made the courageous decision with the support of his family to donate his brain to science research so the world could have the opportunity to learn why the three rounds of chemotherapy did not stop the growth of the nasty tumors.

WHAT IS THE CARSON LESLIE FOUNDATION?

• A foundation dedicated to raising funds for research leading to a cure of pediatric cancer and enhancing the life of pediatric cancer patients.
• 100% of all dollars received by the Foundation goes toward the research of Carson’s tumors.

TIME AND PLACE

• Wednesday, September 5, 2012 – 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at the Westin Park Central

PRE-EVENTS

• July 26, 2012

  Five Course Chef Selected Wine Dinner ($75 a person)  - Limited to 32 Guests, Hosted at Trulucks (Uptown) 

  Reservation details to follow

   

• July 30^th-August 4^th 6 days!!!

  Every guest for dinner will be given their regular menu and a “restaurant week” styled menu, hosted by Ristorante Nicola

  Reservation details to follow

WHY PARTICIPATE IN DFW NACE FUNDRAISER?

• A creative and “slightly” competitive opportunity to show off your design skills, while networking with peers and supporting the Carson Leslie Foundation and NACE educational programs.

HOW DOES THE DFW NACE FUNDRAISER HAPPEN?

• A Committee of dedicated event professionals and NACE members begin in January working to create an amazing event and profitable fundraiser.
• In addition to the dedicated committee members the event requires significant amount of support from partners and sponsors.  A few of the of the partners and sponsors from the 2011 event include, Edison’s, Eddie Dean’s Catering, Republic Beverage Company, Wolfgang Puck Catering, iEntertainment, etc.

Click here for Sponsorship Information

or contact Jennifer Burns, Director of Fundraising, 214.415.1952, Jennifer@dfwnace.com