[Not an article so much as PR piece for DFS]
Drivers for Survivors (DFS) founder Sherry Higgs invites the
public to attend DFS’s Third Annual Spring Gala Black and White Ball on April
8, at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. This year’s flagship fundraiser
features live entertainment, gourmet dining, cocktails and dancing.
Drivers For Survivors (DFS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
providing free transportation service and supportive companionship for
ambulatory cancer patients, from suspicious findings through treatments, in
Fremont, Newark and Union City. The rides and support that DFS provides alleviates
stress that cancer patients often face, helping them to focus instead on their
treatment and getting better.
With over 9000 rides provided since its founding in 2012,
DFS continues to thrive, receiving its major support from donations and yearly fundraisers,
such as its annual Pancake Breakfast and the Spring Gala. Ticket sales for the
Gala have been brisk, and the deadline for purchase is March 28. Besides ticket
sales, live and silent auctions through the evening will support this year’s
fundraising goal of $50,000.
The brilliant Newark Saxophone Quartet provides the
evening’s music and Castro Valley Performing Arts will be on hand to dazzle
guests with a program of dance. Also, be on the lookout for a special surprise
guest!
DFS has made a difference for thousands, but it has also
“given all of us at DFS a very special purpose,” says Higgs. “Whenever you
contribute to others, you get it back ten-fold. We’ve made so many soul
connections.”
Sponsors include: East Bay Community Foundation, Renshaw
Foundation, Summerhill Housing Group, Republic Services, Washington Hospital
Healthcare System, Steve and Amy Cho, Davita, Kaiser Permanente, Elks Fremont
Lodge 2121, Dutra Enterprises, Sutter Health/Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and
Sisters of the Holy Family.
Drivers for Survivors Black and White Ball
Saturday, April 8, 2016
6 – 10 p.m.
Castlewood Country Club
707 Country Club Cir, Pleasanton
$100 per person
Black tie optional
Tickets: https://driversforsurvivors.ejoinme.org/DFS2017AnnualBall
More information: (510) 579-0535
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