Disney’s Saul Blinkoff to Speak at W.O.W. Fundraiser

Charlotte Jewish News August 2021

By Andrea Gamlin

American film director, animator and voice actor Saul Blinkoff will share practical tools for success - meaning and fulfillment in all aspects of life through his talk “My Disney Tale” at W.O.W.’s annual fundraising event on November 14 at 7 p.m. Following his talk, he will offer the audience a caricature demonstration followed by a Q&A and a coffee and tea reception. Special ticket holders will enjoy a VIP cocktail hour at 6 p.m.

Saul began his career as an animator for the Walt Disney Studios, working on hit films such as “Pocahontas,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Mulan,” and “Tarzan.” Although he made his directorial debut at MTV, he returned to Disney to direct and consult on many films and shows, including the smash hit show “Doc McStuffins.” He has directed many commercials for high-profile clients including Best Buy, Dunkin’ Donuts, and EASports. Currently, Saul is the supervising producer for the Dreamworks hit show “Madagascar: A Little Wild” on Hulu/ Peacock. You can also hear him on his inspirational weekly podcast, “Life of Awesome!” Saul and his wife Marion live in Los Angeles with their four children.

This event is W.O.W.’s big fundraiser of the year. What we raise will help us send more women to Israel for Momentum’s Year-Long Journey and allow us to offer year-round programming to our community of Jewish women. Participants begin their Year-Long Journey with an all-expense (except for flight) paid, educational, and usually life-altering trip to Israel. Over the following year, women return home to continue to learn more about Judaism through our programming (and other opportunities throughout our community) and to infuse their family life with what they have learned. When: November 14, 7 p.m. Where: Queens University Sports Complex at Marion Diehl Park.

Cost: $36. VIP tickets: Be a VIP ticket holder and enjoy all of the evening’s events, including a special cocktail hour at 6 p.m. for $100 per person or $180 for two. Sponsorships: Sponsorship includes all of the VIP benefits plus reserved seating, reserved parking, and name and/or company recognition at the event! Sponsorship levels are: Bronze - $360, Silver - $720, Gold - $1,800 and Platinum - $4,000. One platinum level donation will send one woman on the awesome Momentum trip to Israel

W.O.W. is open to all Charlotte Jewish women, and no affiliation or membership is required. However, this event is open to the greater community so bring a friend for a fun evening out with Saul Blinkoff and W.O.W.