Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wrap Up Africa- Fundraiser with Cycling Legends Paul Sherwen and Bob Roll
On Thursday May 12th, cycling legends and commentators for the Tour de France and Tour of California, Paul Sherwen and Bob Roll will be presenting at the Circa Restaurant and Bar in San Francisco. The biking legends are hosting a fundraiser for Wrap Up Africa at the Marina restaurant.
Wrap Up Africa is a social enterprise and a foundation benefiting cancer patients in Uganda and Ethiopia. They teach families of cancer patients to make beautiful clothing that is then sold in Western markets. More people die from cancer worldwide than from HIV, TB and Malaria combined. Their mission is to empower families with cancer, increase early detection and improve treatment outcomes.
There will be a silent auction with contributions from the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, Belli Capelli, a Aromatherapy Salon and Spa, EyeItalia Boutique, SFMoma Artist's Gallery, artist Anne Marie Scallon, photographer Judy Baker, French sparkling wine from Appellation Blanquette de Limoux, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Half Moon Bay Golf Links, and more.
7:00 pm Silent Auction begins
8:00 pm Q&A with Paul and Bob
9:00 pm Silent Auction winners announced and poetry reading by Lauren Zuniga
10:00 pm Livewire Band!!!
Tickets are available for $15 at Wrap Up Africa Your ticket purchase is tax deductible.
All proceeds go to programs for outreach and access to care for cancer patients in Uganda and Ethiopia. Circa will contribute bar proceeds during the event to Wrap Up Africa Foundation
Wrap Up Africa is a social enterprise and a foundation benefiting cancer patients in Uganda and Ethiopia. They teach families of cancer patients to make beautiful clothing that is then sold in Western markets. More people die from cancer worldwide than from HIV, TB and Malaria combined. Their mission is to empower families with cancer, increase early detection and improve treatment outcomes.
There will be a silent auction with contributions from the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, Belli Capelli, a Aromatherapy Salon and Spa, EyeItalia Boutique, SFMoma Artist's Gallery, artist Anne Marie Scallon, photographer Judy Baker, French sparkling wine from Appellation Blanquette de Limoux, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Half Moon Bay Golf Links, and more.
7:00 pm Silent Auction begins
8:00 pm Q&A with Paul and Bob
9:00 pm Silent Auction winners announced and poetry reading by Lauren Zuniga
10:00 pm Livewire Band!!!
Tickets are available for $15 at Wrap Up Africa Your ticket purchase is tax deductible.
All proceeds go to programs for outreach and access to care for cancer patients in Uganda and Ethiopia. Circa will contribute bar proceeds during the event to Wrap Up Africa Foundation
Labels: Lauren Zuniga, Wrap Up Africa
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