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2011 LAWCF "Grasping the Dream" Annual Gala hosted by NFL #85 Vernon Davis (49ers) & #21 Vontae Davis (Miami Dolphins)

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (ET)

Washington, DC

2011 LAWCF

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Single Admission   more info Ended $59.00 $2.17
Couples Admission Ended $99.00 $2.97
Corporate VIP Seating for 10   more info Ended $1,500.00 $9.95
Non-Corporate VIP Seating for 10 Friends   more info Ended $1,000.00 $9.95
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Gala Co-Hosts: 

 

 

 

Reception

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy delectable tastings and cocktails prepared by 10 top chefs from the DC area, all compliment of Ruth Chris Steak House.  The reception is an opportune time to network and make new friends.  You may also opt to have a portrait taken in the garden alcove, or visit our silent auction display. 

The Organization of American States building, grounds, and fountains will be available for you to explore and enjoy. 

 

Welcome and Introductions 

8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Welcome and Introductions

     The Lifting As We Climb Foundation

Remarks

     Honorary Co-Chair, Phil Chenier (Color Analyst for the Washington Wizards)

     NFL Hosts, Vernon Davis (#85 San Francisco, 49ers)

                         and Vontae Davis (#21 Miami Dolphins)

*(Last Year's NFL Hosts included the Washington Redskins: London Fletcher, Rocky  Mcintosh, and a few of their teammates) 

Short Film presented by The Lifting As We Climb Foundation

 

Short Film presented by The OASIS Foundation

Dr. Robert Cummings Award Presentation

Corporate Partner Award Presentation

 

 

Entertainment

8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Live Jazz and Carribean Music Presentation

Music and Dancing

Note: Silent Auction closes at 8:45pm. 

 

Pictures from last year's Gala:

 

 

Organization of American States

NFL's Vernon & Vontae Davis "Sound Mind, Sound Body" Academy

 

OASIS (Orchestras of the Americas for Social Inclusion)

 

Mistress of Ceremonies - Tracee Wilkins (NBC News4)

2010 Host, NBA Champion, Phil Chenier (Sports Analyst for Washington Wizards)

Special Invited Guest, Taraji P. Henson (Oscar Nominated Actress)

 

When & Where



Organization of American States Building
17th street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (ET)


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The Lifting As We Climb Foundation, Inc.



 

Lifting As We Climb is a 501c3, non-profit organization founded in 2003 by 5, Hampton University Alumni. The organization is determined to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged youth &  under-served communities.  For the past 9 years, The Lifting As We Climb Foundation (LAWCF) has dedicated 100% of its resources to assisting youth in Detroit and Washington, DC.  Every year, LAWCF hosts its "Sound Mind, Sound Body" Academy across the country to help underserved youth exert equal amounts of energy towards Academics, Athletics, and developing life skills to help the students graduate from high school, and college.

Lifting As We Climb has partnered with key NFL athletes like Vernon Davis, and the Vernon & Vontae Davis Foundation to provide Free after-school tutoring, mentoring, ACT/SAT Prep workshops, and summer camps for underprivileged young men ages 13-18 in the Washington, DC-metro area.  The organization has established college scholarships and to date has worked with over 5,000 students ages 13-18 throughout the country. 

www.LiftingAsWeClimb.com

www.SMSBcamp.com

http://www.davisfamilyfoundation.org/