19th Annual Lombardi Gala 2004

About the 2004 Gala

WHAT	Nineteenth Annual Lombardi Gala to benefit Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center – described as one of Washington, DC’s premier fundraising events.
WHEN	Saturday evening, October 30, 2004 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Silent Auction and Cocktail Reception Exhibit Hall 8:00 p.m. - Dinner, Awards, Live Auction, Dancing International Ballroom
WHERE	The Hilton Washington & Towers 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC, 20009
UNDERWRITER	Comcast
THEME	Victory Lane
DRESS	Black Tie
CHAIRS	The Honorable and Mrs. Frank Keating
FOUNDER	Mrs. Margaret L. Hodges
PAST CHAIRS	The Hon. Carol T. Crawford and Mr. Ronald Crawford Mrs. Don Nickles (Linda) Mrs. Robert H. Koehler (Susan)
HONOREES	Lombardi Symbol of Courage 2004 Recipient: Richard Petty Owner, Petty Enterprises Lombardi Symbol of Caring 2004 Recipient: Andrea Roane, WUSA 9 News Margaret L. Hodges Leadership Award 2004 Recipient: Sarah Boyer Jenkins, Sarah Boyer Jenkins & Assoc.

2004 Corporate Sponsorships

Underwriter:

• Comcast
   

Sponsorship Levels

Premier - $25,000 includes invitations to a Fall VIP Donor's Reception, a table for ten at the Gala with priority seating, a private reception with honorees and dignitaries, appropriate recognition in the evening program, and more.

• American Airlines
• IEP/MPG Group
• Lexus
• Microsoft Corporation
• National Geographic Society
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  
  

Benefactor - $10,000 includes invitations to a Fall VIP Donor's Reception, a table for ten at the Gala with preferred seating, appropriate recognition in the evening program, and more.

• 3M Health Care
• ACLI
• AEGON USA
• American Trucking Associations
• Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
• DIAGEO
• Ernst & Young
• Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc.
• Friedman, Billings, Ramsey
• Hecht's
• Julien J. Studley, Inc.
• Lancaster Foods, Inc.
• MCI
• National Football League
• Northrop Grumman
• Pfizer, Inc.
• Prudential Financial
• Robert W. Baird & Co.
• Sanofi-Synthelabo
• Strayer Education, Inc.
• The Home Depot
• Williams & Jensen, P.C.
  
  

Sponsors - $5,000 includes invitations to a Fall VIP Donor's reception, a table for ten at the Gala with favored seating, appropriate recognition in the evening program, and more.

Patrons - $2,000 includes two tickets to the Gala with selective seating, invitation to a Fall VIP Donor's Reception and appropriate recognition in the evening program.

Live Auction

2005 Lexus

Courtesy of Lexus; Lindsay Lexus of Alexandria; Lexus of Rockville; Lexus of Silver Spring; and Pohanka Lexus of Chantilly
www.lexus.com
www.lexusofalexandria.com
www.lexusofrockville.com
www.lexusofsilverspring.com
www.pohankalexus.com

Silent Auction

The Lombardi Gala features a legendary silent auction with 350+ items, including five distinctive theme related items, and a collection of the "Fifty of the Finest," showcasing items valued at $2,000+. The silent auction takes place in the hotel's Exhibit Hall.

Auction Categories:

• Art
• Beauty & Health
• Dining
• Entertainment
• Fashion
• Getaways
• Great Escapes
• Home & Garden
• Jewelry
• Kids & Pets
• Sports
• Wine & Fine Spirits

To view the 2004 Lombardi Gala Red Carpet Video, click here.

Contact Ms. Bonnie Roberts at (202) 687-1067 or via e-mail at robertsb@georgetown.edu.