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Day in the Park Annual Fundraiser
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Narsai David
Sue Hall
Jim Hampton
Cheryl Jennings
Doug McConnell
Shana Morrison
Steve Young
The Taylor Family Foundation (TTFF) continues its commitment to providing financial and emotional support for children and families in the community who are in critical need. Because of you we will continue to: • Create therapeutic experiences and support through camp • Provide children with clothing and basic necessities
• Provide medical devices and equipment often needed, but not covered by insurance
• Assist families with life essentials such as food and gas when their child is in the hospital • Help families pay for a funeral Sophie’s Place, TTFF’s mobile music therapy program, in partnership with the Forever Young Foundation and Wells Fargo brings music to children who are homebound or patients in Northern California hospitals and hospice homes. Join us to celebrate 25 years of giving at our annual Day in the Park auction fundraiser Sunday, August 30th at Camp Arroyo in Livermore. Proceeds from the event will allow TTFF to continue its Mission to preserve the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children in Northern California living with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, and youth at-risk through unique therapeutic experiences and support.
“Nordstrom, through our partnership with M-A-C VIVA Glam products, is proud that we can be a part of helping to support some of the wonderful programs that The Taylor Family Foundation is able to provide in the Bay Are a. We appreciate that we can play a small part in supporting programs that of fer special opportunitie s to kids, like Camp Arroyo.” -Andre a Saw yer, Charitable Gi ving Coordinator, NORDSTROM
“This is where the kids can do what they want and be themselve s and not be af raid of being judged.” –Je ssica , Parent
With your continued donations and support, each child is able to:
• Build resiliency by creating long lasting friendships through camp activities • Express creativity through music therapy
• Break barriers by challenging themselves and other campers in activities such as the ropes course
• Find support year round and feel connected even when they’re in the hospital
“This whole organization that dedicate s themselve s to helping people with rare dise ase s and chronic illne sse s is just amazing.”
-Zoey, Parent
“… For 25 years you’ve been making magic happen, bringing hope, happiness, and joy to so many deserving children and their families. It has truly been our pleasure to be part of your extended family for all these years. Our community would have a huge hole in its heart without you”. -Barney Fonzi, President Diablo Publications
ABC7 is honored to celebrate The Taylor Family Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. Thanks to their generous spirit, thousands of Bay Area children and families receive the support, care, and guidance needed to face life threatening and life altering conditions. ABC7 will continue to shine a light on The Taylor Family Foundation and spread their caring message of hope to others.” -Bill Burton, General Manager, ABC7
Showcase your business at our Gift Center and Live Auction The Gift Center is the perfect opportunity to introduce and showcase your business to our 1,100 guests. Attendees look forward to purchasing unique sports memorabilia and wine, as well as local and regional travel packages they can present to friends, employees, family members, or most importantly, enjoy themselves! The Live Auction is the culmination of the day with bidding frenzies on exclusive, highly sought after packages.
Examples from past years’ packages include: ------------
Exclusive Caribbean yacht tours One-of-a-kind concerts European vacations Exclusive “Red Carpet” events Luxurious Mexico getaways Tuscan cooking schools Las Vegas getaways via private jet Private chef dinners Exclusive wine tastings & tours Private culinary lessons Celebrity sports packages
Contact us to help design a package that will provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for one of our lucky guests!
Be a part of our distinguished Epicurean Ensemble Combining a variety of hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a steady flow of beverages with a silent and live auction, this festive occasion, Day in the Park, has been called the “premier event of the East Bay” by noted food expert Narsai David. Each year our food and beverage contributions receive rave reviews from celebrities and guests alike! You will not want to miss the opportunity to showcase your restaurant, winery, chef, baker, winemaker or brewmaster. Join us by becoming part of our ensemble!
How you can help: Bring your talent and tantalizing food creations or quenching beverage samples for guests to enjoy throughout the day. Create a delicious food and wine package for bid during our Gift Center and/or Live Auction.
You are essential in continuing to provide these children with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities they deserve.
We Need YOU!
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Become a Day in the Park sponsor
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Donate items for the Live Auction and Gift Center
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Donate in-kind goods, services and gift certificates
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Make a Donation—any amount, no matter how big or small, makes a difference
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Lead a Coins for Campers drive at your workplace or school
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Get Involved!—volunteer, take a tour, share our mission and become a TTFF Ambassador
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The Taylor Family Foundation 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550 (925) 455-5118 • e-mail: TTFF@ttff.org • Tax ID No. 94-3262932 Stay updated: visit us online at www.ttff.org, Follow us on Twitter, or Like us on Facebook! Camp Arroyo is owned & maintained by East Bay Regional Park District & is operated by The Taylor Family Foundation & the YMCA of the East Bay.