Passport to Forever is September 26, 2005
By Julie Strasser
Mark your calendars for the fifth annual Passport to Forever luncheon on Monday, September 26, 2005, at the Hyatt Regency. This fund raising event includes a silent auction, children's fashion show, celebrity emcees, guest speaker Susana Luarca, and lunch.The champagne reception and auction will begin at 10:30 am and close at 11:45 am Lunch begins at noon in the main ballroom.
This year's event is presented by the Cooperative Society and the Junior Cooperative Society. These wonderful auxiliary groups work within Cincinnati Children's to help families, patients and personnel. Since 1884 the Cooperative Society has provided volunteers to brighten the halls and lobbies of the hospital. One of the group's signature projects is the onsite sewing room that helps create everything from bedding and clothing, to toys and soft helmets for patients. The Junior Cooperative Society has been helping Cincinnati Children's since 1910 and is responsible for the Gift Shop.All proceeds from the Gift Shop are donated back to the medical center.
In the spirit of giving back, this year's Passport to Forever will feature the theme of Central America with featured guest speaker Susana Luarca. Susana is a well-respected Guatemalan attorney and adoptive mother and she operates a children's home in Guatemala. Susana will share how international adoption has touched her own life.
Working in Guatemala recently was a team of volunteers headed by Sonya Zumbiel and including Mary Allen Staat, MD, MPH. The group visited several orphanages in Guatemala, assisted in renovations, distributed supplies and administered to the health needs of the citizens. Passport to Forever will highlight some of their work and accomplishments in Guatemala.
This year's event promises to be an exciting fund raiser. Auction items will be available for pre-auction bidding online. The fashion show will be presented by The Children's Place of Kenwood Towne Center.All proceeds from the event benefit the International Adoption Center.
Contact Us
For more information, visit www.passporttoforever.org or call 513-636-2877, opt. 3.
