About a week ago a friend threw out the idea of putting on a benefit for the Haiti people following the earthquake. In my mind, I thought, a cute little event downtown, with a few snacks, a couple glass of wine and a few friends touched by a horrible event. What this turned into was a successful benefit to fund a local charity (Project CURE) who is one of the larget suppliers of medical supplies and aid for devastated countries. Hundreds of people turned out. Dozens of local companies donated gifts, money and time for this great cause. Local artists and musicians showed up in force to give their talents. And a handful of Denver people that care made something really big happen. This is the voice of care.
Special Thanks to Maha and Hans who put this all together ~
Pho 95, Yvonne Chang & Jared Rankin, Pablo's coffee, and Barefoot Wine for providing food and drink. TOSA for the wonderful space. Yelp for their support.
Duo, Root Down, Le Central and Jonesy's for committing to a helping haiti night where a percentage of their proceeds will benefit this event and Project CURE.
Artists, Musicians, Poets and Photographers, Ronnie Ruiz (http://www.ronnieruizblog.com/), Robin Munroe, Ferreira Brothers, Panama Soweto, DJ AshishB, Time who donated their time and talents for the constant stimulating entertainment.
Author Caryn West, and her husband Blake, "The Human Rights of Children". http://www.thetroublewiththealphabet.com/
Our powerful and informed speakers, Dr. Jackson (the Founder of Project CURE), Lutheran Family Services, Dr. Benz (US Geological Survey)
Local business owners and photographers who donated gifts for the raffle, Suzy Swet/Heavenly Dog, Andee Hoos/MOP Factory, Free Soul Yoga, The Denver Nuggets, Jay Burleson, Pablo's
All the volunteers who helped make this possible, Grey, Mike, Jay, Saunders, Maddi, Katie, Gaurav, Adam, Simone, Ian and of course, those I have unintentionally left out.
And for everyone who showed up - Thank you for caring! Thank you for sharing love.
http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_14232900
I wish I could've been there in person! It looks like it was a great turnout. I'll be heading back to Haiti on Easter and can't wait to see my friends there. Every little bit does make a difference, thanks to you and all who put this together!
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