CANCER FUNDRAISER
EVENT ITINERARY
This three day Cancer Fundraising Weekend event kicks off Thursday at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh featuring R&B vocalist, Theresa Hawthorne, and the Artistree Band. Friday continues with the Sultry R&B sounds of the Bill Henry Band at Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh. Take the morning to sample some of the flavor and sights that Pittsburgh has to offer. Saturday afternoon from 1-4 pm a special jazz set with Russell Thompson and Free Agent at Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh. Saturday evening brings the weekend's highlight, "4 the Love of the Dance Gala Fundraiser for Cancer Research" at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, downtown Pittsburgh. Call Lance @ 412.294.2211 for details. Room block available
Cabaret Style Set w/ Theresa Hawthorne & Artistree at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Bill Henry Band at the at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A special jazz set with Russell Thompson and Free Agent at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh.
Saturday May 9
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The 4 the Love of the Dance Gala Cancer Fundraiser at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
WH0 WE ARE
We are people, Just like you, who have been touched by Life and Loss. We have witnessed Our Loved Ones, losing the lives of children, young and old adults to Cancer and through that tragedy, travel down a path the affected change, significant change and the opportunity to do something positive about a scourge that is overtaking our society. Cancer and its adverse impact. The small things that we do on a daily basis matter. We all matter and we all can influence change.
Each year our Gala has evolved. Underscoring the grass roots approach we are taking to raise money for Cancer research, information and heightened awareness are key and central goals to our effort. Each year, reality reveals that we as a society, are losing ground against this horrific disease and its grasps on our lives is rapidly becoming more normalized. Many of the contributors to this reality are environmental. Recognizing this fact, gives us tools through knowledge that allow us to battle the normalization of this environmental / social crisis. We all can help. We all can participate in this fight. Encouraging your participation on this journey, May 7th, 8th and 9th, in Pittsburgh, beginning at 7:00 pm at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh, with a cabaret style event featuring Artistri; Friday at 7 pm groove with the Bill Henry Band. Saturday afternoon beginning at 1:00 pm, enjoy the smooth jazz sounds of Russell Thompson and Free Agent. The highlight event will be Saturday's GALA at the August Wilson African American Center. Our focus is to highlight our grass roots efforts to effect change in the area of cancer research. Information and participation are key. The catalyst event for our effort is spiritual and inspiring as tragedy was turned into triumph. The links to the story are below. We invite you to read and understand that cancer, a word for a condition once rare, once whispered in fear, unfortunately has become normalized as as many as 50% of us may now personally expect to be touched by this horrific condition. This is an unacceptable reality. Our fundraiser is designed to give each individual a voice in this fight. Please take some time to read about the Journey we have taken. Join our efforts to battle this scourge, Not accepting it as a "Normal" part of Life. We Battle Cancer through Grass roots fundraising targeting to support research that is making a difference. Our event, facilitates this, "4 the Love of The Dance".
WHY WE DO THIS
Fund Raising Events
Concert for Cancer
Join us for an unforgettable kickoff event/evening "giving back" as our heightened social consciousness works through the "4 the Love of the Dance" special Cancer Research Benefit event. This Kickoff evening for our weekend event starts at 7:00 pm with Pittsburgh's own Theresa Hawthorn and Artistree at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh. Host Hotel for our weekend.
Light refreshments while they last and cash bar.
Thursday Intro to the 'Burgh
Saturday @ AWAACC
Saturday kicks off @ 1:00 pm at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh w/ Russell Thompson and Free Agent
Our Gala will be at 6:00 pm at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Each year this is our featured event, highlighting our grass roots efforts to effect change in cancer research. We invite you to educate, Participate and empower the cause of your choice through a blessing that highlights your generosity. Join us in this journey as we dance to fight Cancer
Links that tell the story are below
Friday features the Soulful sounds of The Bill Henry Band at the beautiful Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh. Doors open @ 7 pm accompanied by the electric sounds of DJ KK.
Light refreshments while they last and cash bar.
Note: Venue subject to change. Stay tuned in to the website for the most up to date informatioin.
We are sponsored by:
Teamex LLC