AIH 2016 Invitation_foronline2

Okizu and Hennessy Funds
present
The word okizu comes from the Sioux language,
and means " to unify, to come together as one."
Each summer hundreds of children are able to do just that while at Camp Okizu. They come together through laughter, play, hugs, song,
tears, even more laughter, love, and the shared experience of childhood cancer in their lives. One special night each year we too are able to
come together as members of the Okizu family in support of Okizu and the unconditional acceptance and support it provides.
Each dollar raised at Art Inspiring Hope goes directly to support a child’s summer camp experience. Because of our minimal
administrative costs, and our generous all-volunteer camp staff during the summer, the funds we raise on this special night can
be earmarked solely for camp operations. It is our goal to raise enough to send campers to both Oncology and
SIBS (Special and Important Brothers and Sisters) Camp.
HERE’S WHAT OKIZU CAMPERS HAVE TO SAY:
“It was the first time away from home and he thrived, he was confident, and
can’t wait to go back. Ashton is more open about cancer. The word has come
up more from him. He is more comfortable with it. That HAS to be healthy.”
– Parent of a 10-year-old male Oncology Camper
“It makes my sad day really happy.”
– 10-year-old female Oncology Camper
“Understanding that this is a lifelong process and that we don’t have to ‘suck
it up and get over it’ to be ‘normal.’ What we feel is normal and will be a
lifelong feeling not limited to a certain amount of time.”
– Family Camp Bereaved Parent
“Not only for the benefit of my daughter with cancer, but her siblings
could not have made it through the worst time in their lives without Okizu.”
– Family Camp Parent
“I wish the world operated like Camp Okizu.”
– Family Camp Parent
“Family Camp allows my family to put a positive note on cancer! We are
so grateful we can be part of this family of friends that are all on a similar
journey. Family Camp reminds we are not alone and no matter what happens,
we have a support team waiting to provide us with hope and encouragement.”
– Family Camp Parent
Join an illustrious company of intrepid guests arriving by train, plane, steamship, and hot air balloon from exotic parts unknown, to enter a world
of science fiction and fantasy—a vintage world powered by cutting edge Victorian technology. It’s a theme that cries out for creativity in
dress—try wearing a pair of aviator goggles with your tuxedo, or accessorize with gears and clockworks instead of your favorite jewels.
Steampunk is a joyous fantasy of the past, allowing us to revel in a nostalgia for what never was. It is a literary playground for adventure,
spectacle, drama, escapism, and exploration. But most of all it is fun!
Saturday, March 19, 2016
5:00 p.m.* • Black Tie
Musical Guest
To Be Announced
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco
Emcees
Reggie Aqui • Dan Noyes
ABC7 News
Valet parking in front of the pavilion
*Silent auction will close promptly at 7:00 p.m., so please arrive at 5:00 p.m.
www.okizu.org
TITLE SPONSOR
Hennessy Funds
MASTERPIECE SPONSOR
Lockehouse Retail Group, Inc.
GALLERY SPONSORS
Bregante + Company LLP
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP
Have a Ball Foundation
The Pasha Group
Tashcon Corporation
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
TABLE SPONSORS
Timothy Crudo
James and Gina Halow
Anne Muldoon and Andy Proehl
Hunter and Lisa Spencer
IN-KIND SPONSORS
BrewLife, A W2O Group Company
Fort Mason Foundation
Hartmann Studios
Jackson Family Wines, Inc.
McCalls Catering & Events
MEDIA SPONSORS
ABC7 News
San Francisco Magazine
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Dr. Art Ablin
Isabel Allende
Dr. Michael Amylon
Dan Ashley
Harry Belafonte
John Bell
Phil Bronstein
John & Caryl Brubaker
Cathy Cavey
Sheryl Crow
Deborah Crudo
Peter Crudo
Timothy Crudo
Erin Dignam
Larry Ellison
Richard Essey
Salvatore Ferragamo
Donlon Gabrielsen
Danny Glover
Dr. Robert Goldsby
Julian Guthrie
James Halow
Howard Hedinger
Neil Hennessy
Cheryl Jennings
Carolyn Johnson
Dr. Kent Jolly
Jamie & Cindi Lee
Huey Lewis
Hanna Malak
George McCullagh
Milagro Foundation
Chris Mullin
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom
Dan Noyes
Sean Penn
David & Keira Pride
Suzanne Randall
Carlos Santana
ART INSPIRING HOPE COMMITTEE
Chair - Marsha Bell
Coordinator - Sarah Uldricks
Amanda Fernandez, Barbara Fetterly, Angela Flynn, Jan Giles, Krysia
Grycz, Karen Howard, Francesca MacCormack, Paul Olbrantz, Joy Tom
DESIGN
BrewLife, A W2O Group Company
www.okizu.org
PRINTING & DISTRIBUTION
The Goode Company
#OKIZUAIH | @OKIZU
Otis Smith
Sheri Sobrato
Hunter Spencer
Sharon Stone
Daniel Swisher
Michael Thompson
Christy Turlington
Mike Vosse
Rev. Cecil Williams