First Annual Russel Toyota Dinner & Gala

          Benefitting Pediatric Oncology at Johns Hopkins for Cole’s Gift

Dear Friends,

Three years ago the Russel family was hit with a situation that no parent wishes to face. Our son, Cole, was diagnosed with cancer at age 7. After receiving this shocking news we reached out to the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Unit to handle his case. With the help of great doctors and the love of our family, Cole bravely battled this disease for the past three years, but it is a battle that he will face for years to come. We are overjoyed that his prognosis is positive, but we have also come to realize that not every child is as fortunate as our son. We wanted to do something to help other families facing this tragic situation and so we have partnered with Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Unit to host a benefit to raise funds to help find new ways to treat and cure children afflicted by this dreaded disease.

Our event will take place at Russel Toyota on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 5pm. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for a program that will bring the best and brightest doctors to Johns Hopkins to help us in this fight with pediatric cancer.

This promises to be a fun-filled evening with dinner stations from 10 different area restaurants, open bar, silent & live auctions, live music and dancing. 

 

                                     5:00pm          Doors Open
                                     5-6pm            Cocktails, Silent Auction Opens
                                     6-8pm            Dinner
                                     8:00pm          Live Auction
                                     8:30pm          Silent Auction Closes

Single tickets are available for $150 and Tables of 10 may be purchased for $1250.

There are several ways to make a difference!

• Mail a check payable to Kimmel Cancer Center - Pediatric Oncology memo line Cole's Gift and send to
  Attn: Melanie Sterry
  6324 Baltimore National Pike
  Baltimore, MD 21228
• Purchase seats or a table online at http://russeltoyota.eventbrite.com
• Consider a corporate sponsorship or auction item donation - see item donation form enclosed

Our family and other families affected wish to thank you in advance for helping us in this fight. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Also, check out Cole's Gift on facebook at Cole's Gift. Once again, thank you.

Sincerely,

Melanie Russel Sterry
 

Catering Provided by:

		G.L. Shacks

Live Entertainment Provided by:

The Reagan Years