Dawn of a Dream 2008 Has It Dawned On You?

Children's Cancer Research Fund - Dawn of a Dream

PLATINUM SPONSORS

28th Annual Dawn of a Dream Gala
benefiting Children's Cancer Research Fund

View Photos from the evening.

In true rock ‘n’ roll fashion, a sold out crowd brought down the house at the 28th annual Dawn of a Dream Gala, held November 1, 2008 at the Historic Depot in Minneapolis.

Throughout the evening, 870 revelers were asked, “Has it dawned on you?” By the time the evening was over it had dawned on everyone that together they could put an end to childhood cancer.

Fine food, unique experiences, and learning of the meaningful work that Children’s Cancer Research Fund supports at the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center made for a fine opening act. When headliners, Minnesota Rocks!, an all-star band of the Twin Cities’ favorite musicians took the stage, the crowd had contributed more than $700,000 for Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

Special thanks to co-chairs Cari Erickson and Laura Johnson and their steering committee, Mick Sterling and Kevin Bowe for assembling the fantastic band, Martin Bastian for producing the event and all of our sponsors, dedicated volunteers and generous attendees for making this a special evening.

View Photos from the evening (courtesy of Mike Habermann Photography).

Entertainment: “Minnesota Rocks!”
featuring: Mick Sterling, Keri Noble, Adam Levy, Andra Suchy, Tina Schlieske, Martin Zellar, Cynthia Johnson and Alison Scott.

Listen to a sampling of this year's Dawn of a Dream Musical Talent:

2008 Dawn of a Dream Mix

featuring:
Kerri Noble - Imperfect
Martin Zellar - Here's to Everyone
Adam Levy and the Honeydogs - Blues for Castro
Mick Sterling - The Skies of Avalon

Has it dawned on you that every school day 46 kids are diagnosed with cancer in the United States? Has it dawned on you that discoveries funded by Children’s Cancer Research Fund have revolutionized the way that childhood cancer is treated worldwide? Has it also dawned on you that while the incidence of childhood cancer is increasing, federal funding for research in this area is decreasing? We are literally on the brink of a cure … but we need your help to get us there. Has it dawned on you that we can CURE childhood cancer in YOUR lifetime?

This year, Children’s Cancer Research Fund will celebrate 28 years of commitment to eradicating childhood cancer at the annual Dawn of a Dream gala. This year’s black tie event will feature:

Dawn of a Dream Interactive Experiences

Visit the Best Buy Home Theater for a chance to win any of these amazing prizes: Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, Home Theater Products, Gift Cards and much more!
$100 to participate.

Don’t miss the opportunity to win a $1,000 elfa dream closet makeover from The Container Store. Those dreams of an organized closet, pantry or garage will soon be realized thanks to elfa and The Container Store! elfa, the premier shelving and drawer system, along with The Container Store experts, will help you gain control of the clutter in any area of your home or office. Meet with one of our in-store design experts to create a customized storage solution for your home with $1,000.00 in elfa products.

Visit The Container Store’s elfa dream closet experience and select from 200 of The Container Store Shoe Boxes for a chance to win your dream closet. Every Shoe Box contains a gift card to The Container Store!
$50 to participate.

Window shop at JB Hudson for a chance to win one of these fabulous items:

Diamond/Ruby Heart Pendant ($6,200 value)	Swarovski Hand Jeweled Evening Bag ($2,000 value)
Diamond/Ruby Ring ($6,000 value)	Raymond Weil Geneve Men's Watch ($1,995 value)
Mastoloni Diamond/Cultured Pearl Brooch ($3,325 value)	Large Italian Burlwood with Briarwood Finish Humidor ($1,900 value)
Chelsea Centennial Clock ($2,700 value)	Tag Heuer Men's Watches (2) ($1,400 value)