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Inaugural Wheelchair Foundation Dinner Set for Oct. 26 in L.A. |
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CAMARILLO, Calif. and TORRANCE, Calif. – The Wheelchair Foundation, which has become a "charity of choice" for many companies in the direct response business, has set its inaugural charity dinner for October 26, 2007 at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. The event, which is also being coordinated by platinum sponsor Imagine Fulfillment Services (IFS), will kick of with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 6:30 p.m.
The Wheelchair Foundation is a non-profit organization leading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the world who needs one – but cannot afford one. Chris Lewis leads the Southern California branch of the foundation. During the past year, many companies in the direct response business have been involved with a DR campaign to promote the Wheelchair Foundation, with many leaders of those companies event visiting nations in Central and South America and Asia to help deliver wheelchairs to the needy. As little as $75 can provide a wheelchair for someone in need. To date, the DR industry has raised more than $200,000 for the Foundation. Seating for the October event will be limited to 300, with seats costing $500 (or a table of 10 costing $4,500). Event sponsorships are also available, with Andy Arvidson, IFS’ founder, leading that drive. For more information on attending or sponsoring the event, contact Arvidson at 310-217-4610 or via E-mail at andya@imaginefulfillment.com. At the same time, IFS is also working in conjunction with the Wheelchair Foundation to create a charity auction at auction Web site flippid.com. "Items from throughout the DRTV and entertainment industries will be sold on flippid.com beginning May 20 to raise money for the Wheelchair Foundation," Arvidson says. "There will be frequent auctions, with a mix of affordable and high-end items." Arvidson and Lewis are requesting product donations from clients and friends in the DRTV business. Those interested in participating can contact Arvidson at the phone number or E-mail address above. |
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