K- As some of you know, I volunteer for the Washington Humane Society however I also volunteer for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Leukemia Ball. Last Saturday was the big night of the Ball and it was amazing.
The Leukemia Ball is one of the largest non-political black-tie events in Washington, DC and approximately 2,000 guests attend it each year. It was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and evening entertainment was provided by Michael Cavanaugh and comedian Howie Mandel.
It was remarkable to see how many companies had donated items for the silent auction as well as what they donated. American Airlines donated trips to Paris and St. Maarten among others; Rose’s Luxury offered a chance to skip the line and a $100 gift certificate towards dinner; executive chef Tom Nicklow gave a lucky winner the chance to have him come to their house and cook for six; there were sports items such as hockey pucks, helmets and a Zimmerman jersey; jewelry, paintings, pet items, wine – just about anything you could imagine! Mercedes-Benz also donated two new cars towards the raffle – which I did not win and am quite sad about. Overall though, the evening raised $3.13 million for the cause.
For me, the opportunity to volunteer is manifold. I get to meet some wonderful people, have new experiences and best of all, and help a cause gain attention and funding to reach their goals. I highly recommend it!
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