The Cable Center on the campus of Denver University served as the perfect backdrop for the ALS Rocky Mountain Chapter’s annual Sunset Gala on Friday, May 2nd, 2014. The evening kicked of with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a fabulous silent auction while the Steve Manshel Band entertained the crowd.
Guests enjoyed a seated dinner during the program in the Cable Center’s atrium. As in previous years, ALS supported Bill Clarke was the night’s emcee, with help from ALS Rocky Mountain Chapter Executive Director, Pam Rush-Negri. Awards were giving to volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their support of the ALS Association. Cory Portnuff and Kathy Schomer were both honored for their time and efforts, and ALS Rocky Mountain Vice President Josh Rudin and ALS researcher Dan Lindsman were both recognized for the work they do for ALS Rocky Mountain.
Auctioneer Don Martin encouraged the crowd and helped raise money to find a cure for ALS with some wonderful live auction packages ranging from sports memorabilia and concert ticket packages to numerous vacation getaways.
The evening concluded with an address from Board of Director’s VP Josh Rudin, and guest speakers Dennis and Barbara Lubley spoke to the audience about their experience battling ALS.
The ALS Association was established 25 years ago to assist people with ALS and to fund research to find the causes and treatments. Public education and advocating for public policy supporting the required treatment and continued research about this disease are important roles of the ALS Association. This devastating neurodegenerative disease (amyotropic lateral sclerosis) causes progressive muscle weakness and paralysis.
For more information about Lou Gehrig’s Disease and the ALS Association, please check out their website at www.alscolorado.org.
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- Jim and Linda McKelvey
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- Mary Matoba, left, with Lisa Durban
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- The Cable Center at Denver University
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- Guests enjoyed a seated dinner as part of the night’s festivities
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- Silent auction volunteers, from left, Craig and Deedra Triezenberg, and Jake Frost
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- From left, Becci Matheson, with Leslie Ryan and Allison Schoenberger
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- Sue Borgenson, left, with Barb and Bob Oshman
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- Diane Weiner and David Weiner
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- Mimi and Jim Barnard
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- Melissa and Tom adams
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- Renee and Tom Murray
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- Kuni Etuk, left and Lisa Rudin
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- Volunteer Cory Portnuff works the wine grab table
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- Rick Lake, left, and Patrick Williams
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- Betty Bova, left and Brenda Olson
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- The Steve Manshel Band entertained guests during the silent auction
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- From left, Lisa Rakow, Jeanie Hohn, and Heather and Jarod Smilkstein
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- Stephanie Bluher, left, with Susie Hill
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- Ashley Cleveland and Brenden Cook
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- Sharon and Patrick Sobers
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- Ellen Belle, left, and Susan Kennedy
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- Toni Neal, left with Executive Director Pam Rush-Negri
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- Jen and Mike Mills
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- The silent auction
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- ALS Rocky Mountain Employees from left, Karen Yablonski-Toll, Janet Kawamura, Holly Kerr and Mary King
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- From left, Cynthia and Dan Shipp and Amy Chumran
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- Michelle Lucero, Ashely Berry and Mary Matoba
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- Dave Reeder with Megan Reeder-Holman
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- Rich and Anne Baer
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- Drew Henry and Sarah Jane Lubeley
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- Jennifer and Bill Snow
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- Mellissa Bollacker, left, and Desiree Moxon
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- Kara Mellwig, left, and Laurie Latham
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- Steven and Dana Griffith
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- Brian and Jyll Lilly
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- Judy Hemp and Kathy Schomer
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- Larry and Bonnie Harms
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- Volunteer Kim Feit works the silent auction
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- Al Lackner, left, with Gwen and Moses Brewer
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- Tara Barnes and Jim Riesenman
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- Chelsea Carlson, left, with Debbie SaBell
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- Bonnie Cole, left, and Kari Etchells
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- Gwen Hatchett, left, and Allison Forrest
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- Janelle Roth, left with Victor Pesina and Karen Sandoval
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- Suzanne and Aldis Birkans
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- Janice Laney, left and Brian Lilly
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- Janet Kawamura and Board VP Josh Rudin
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- The Cable Center hosted the event
