2016 Night for Life Gala Invitation

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Join Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS' annual gala for a wonderful night filled with Cocktails, Conversations and Celebrations.

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please join us

Please join us for the 21st

Celebration of Night for Life

Co-Chairs Jamie Hormel andChristopher Gross invite you to

join us for a memorable evening of Cocktails, Conversations and

Celebrations to benefitSouthwest Center for HIV/AIDS

nightforlife.org

entertainmentMistress of Ceremonies

CeCe PenistonPerformances by

CeCe PenistonEvelyn “Champagne” King

and more!Auction by

Yvette “Yve” Rojas

locationCamelback InnResort & Spa

5402 East Lincoln DriveScottsdale, AZ 85253

dateSaturday, May 14, 2016

5:30pm • VIP Reception6:00pm • Cocktails and Silent Auction7:15pm • Dinner, Program and Entertainment

Black Tie Optional

Proceeds from Night for Life benefit

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nightforlife.org

proceeds from the night for life gala benefit cocktailsIN 1992 THE FIRST COMBINATION DRUGTHERAPIES (“COCKTAILS”)FOR HIV WERE INTRODUCED.Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS helped bring32 of the 34 available HIV medications tomarket. These new “cocktails” allow thousandsof people to manage their HIV infection in orderto live a long and healthy life.

However, support for programs such as testing, linkage-to-care, case management, wellness, nutrition and behavioral health are still needed to help a person establish andmaintain treatment to end the HIV epidemic.

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Specialty cocktails for the evening sponsored by ROXX Vodka.Please drink responsibly.

vip pre-partyAttend Night for Life and receive the royal treatment with our Premiere Seating Option. You’ll be invited to an exclusive reception area at 5:30 p.m., meet some of the entertainers and enjoy premiere seating during the program. Upgrade your ticket today!

cocktails and silent auctionEnjoy the company of friends, a tasty ROXX Vodka cocktail and participate in a number of activities for everyone during our Cocktails and Silent Auction hour beginning at 6:00 p.m.

dinner, program and entertainmentA delightful dinner will be served before an inspiring program to celebrate people who are successfully living with HIV in Phoenix because of your generosity. And then there’s more, so get ready for the party to begin with live music, dancing and a number of amazing celebratory activities!

cocktails

cocktails

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conversationsSTIGMA CREATES FEAR AND PREVENTS PEOPLEFROM BEING TESTEDAND RECEIVING THECARE THEY NEED.Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS testsover 4,000 individuals each year for HIVand connects individuals living with HIV to the care and services they need to live a long and healthier life. Your generosity keeps those programs alive.

End the Stigma. Talk about HIV.Change Lives.

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coming together for a great causeMix and mingle with some of the greatest doctors, philanthropists, celebrities, community leaders and active members of the Phoenix community as we come together for Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS’ annual Night for Life Gala.

We can stop HIV one conversation at a time. Together, our voices can help protect the health of our community and reduce the spread of HIV.

Take the time, TODAY, to talk with someone you know about HIV. Share this invitation with someone you know. Take a picture of your invitation, post it online and say something awesome about Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS (and link to www.swhiv.org). Double your donation by asking someone to match your donation. Ask your employer to match your donation. Support someone you know who is living with HIV. Take someone to get tested.

Whatever fits your style, the only way to end an epidemicis to TALK about the epidemic. Get involved!

“NEVER DOUBT THAT A SMALL GROUPOF THOUGHTFUL COMMITTED CITIZENS

CA N C H A N G ET H E W O R L D ;INDEED, IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT EVER HAS.

Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)

conversations

conversations

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celebrationsREMEMBER ANDCELEBRATE THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO LOST THE FIGHT TO AIDS.Nearly 39 million people have lost the fight to AIDS worldwide. While there isn’t a cure for HIV, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS’ programs continue to help thousands of people in Phoenix who are at-risk for or living with HIV to receive prevention, testing and treatment services they need to live a long and healthier life.

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celebrations

celebrationscelebrate with incredible entertainment and a memorable programYou’ll be dazzled by Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS’ 2016 Night for Life Gala’s entertainment line-up and program. With entertainment from celebrities passionate about the cause, to inspiring stories from clients, this year’s program will have you engaged from start to finish.

award recipientsAthia Hardt - Lifetime Achievement AwardMichael and Shereen Pollak, Hyde Park Jewelers - Corporate Leadership AwardNicole Stanton and Greg Stanton - Outstanding Achievement AwardDr. Thanes Vanig - Community Champion Award

mistress of ceremoniesCeCe Peniston - Former Miss Black Arizona and Miss Galaxy in 1990; hit song scored on US Billboard’s top 100 as #5 and #2 on the UK Top 75.

performances and entertainmentWe can’t give away all our surprises, but you’ll be dancing the night away with great, live performances from CeCe Peniston and her hit song “Finally”, Evelyn “Champagne” King and her hit song “Shame” and more live performances to be announced soon!

live auctionYvette “Yve” Rojas - Auctioneer and former contestanton the CBS hit show “Survivor: Nicaragua”.

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a very special thank you tonight for life 2016 co-chairsJamie HormelChristopher Gross

night for life 2016 committeeVictor Avila, Bank of AmericaJonatan Armenta, UberTom Betz, ConsultantKevin Bushaw, Brand X T-ShirtsMillye Carter-Bloodsworth, ConsultantHeather Jenkins, Office of Congressman Ruben GallegoCraig McPike, Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P.Crystal Miller, Accurate Signs and EngravingJimmy Thomason, Bank of America

night for life sponsors 2016presentingAetna Medicaid, Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care,Mercy Care Plan and Richard P. Stahl

partner for lifeBlue Cross Blue Shield of ArizonaLOS DIABLOS, Dr. Matthew B. Harty, DC and Andrew J. Willett

humanitarian for lifeAPSArizona Bank & TrustAthia HardtAvella Specialty PharmacyChiro+Plus Chiropractic, First Medical+Plus, BodyAZ Aesthetic Medspa, Dr. Matthew B. Harty, DC and David Carrascohardison/downey construction, inc.Osborne MaledonSnell & Wilmer, L.L.P.Sonora Quest LaboratoriesSRPWalgreensWells Fargo

supporter for life/table hostsCopperPointCox CommunicationsDebra Stark/Joel McCabeHospice of the ValleyJamie Hormel and Christopher GrossPatricia LloydPhoenix Fire Kickball - Jill HoveyPhoenix Sky Harbor International AirportQuarles & Brady, L.L.P.Republic MediaThanes Vanig & Peter Taylor

in-kind sponsorsMike Sparaco, Darin Osborne and Alphagraphics on University, PrintingEcho Magazine, MediaHyde Park Jewelers, Live AuctionION Arizona Magazine, MediaPride Guide, MediaROXX Vodka, Gifts

table host kick-off sponsorWrigley Mansion

vip event sponsorBank of America

board of directorsMike Sparaco, ChairAlphagraphics

Jessica Fotinos, Esq., Immediate Past ChairAttorney

Chad Wolver, SecretaryComerica Bank

Patricia Lloyd, TreasurerArdent Weath Management, Inc.

Gary Egan, Member at LargePhoenix Art Museum

Eddy BroadwayMaricopa Mercy Integrated Care

Janice DinnerBanner Health/Sonora Quest Laboratories

Ken GabelArizona Bank & Trust

Wayne GouletClinical Consultant/Psychologist

Danny IshyWells Fargo

Laura MitchellThe Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

Debra StarkMaricopa County - Planning and Development Department

Jennifer WiedleLaw Office of Jennifer Wiedle

Janice YanowArizona Alliance for Community Health Centers

Cindy Quenneville, CEOSouthwest Center for HIV/AIDS

1101 N Central Ave., Suite 200Phoenix, AZ 85004602-307-5330 | swhiv.org

nightforlife.orgPrinting of this invitation underwritten by Mike Sparaco,Darin Osborne and Alphagraphics on University