Tuesday, May 5, 2015

The Pierre Hotel

New York, NY

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city is a chic,

sophisticated, and elegant soirée, featuring a sumptuous seated dinner, wines

highly rated by Wine Spectator, music by The Jay Prince Band, a mission-

based live auction and a high-end silent auction. Last year, the event raised

more than $500,000 to benefit the cure-focused work of the Diabetes

Research Institute (DRI), a Center of Excellence located at the University of

Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.

This year celebrates our 10th Anniversary D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city event, which

will once again be held at the iconic Pierre Hotel in NYC on Tuesday, May 5,

2015. On this evening, the prestigious “Dare to Dream” Award will be

presented to Donna and Ed Sirlin.

More than 500 attendees from metropolitan New York’s business, social, and

celebrity circles are expected to attend this year’s event. Alan Kalter, the

voice of Late Show with David Letterman has once again been tapped to be

Master of Ceremonies. Board Members and event co-chairs Samantha

Shanken Baker, Diane Cohen, Kim Dickstein, Bonnie Inserra and Meryl

Lieberman, along with Young Professional Chair, Lindsey Inserra-Hughes, have

previously welcomed notable and celebrity supporters including Michael

Strahan & Nicole Mitchell, actor Richard Kind, fashion designer Naeem Kahn,

model Izabel Goulart, celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch, Stan Norfleet, Chris

Canty, “Biggest Loser” trainer Bob Harper and Chef Art Smith to name just a

few. This year’s event offers partners the opportunity to be part of our

continuing success.

Michael Strahan & Nicole Mitchell

Actor, Richard Kind

Model, Izabel Goulart Celebrity Stylist, Phillip Bloch

NFL Greats, Stan Norfleet &

Chris Canty Fitness trainer, Bob Harper

D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city Overview

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels and allow for

negotiable benefits on a case by case basis. Among others, general benefits

include event presence, signage, ad placement, and opportunities for product

placement.

We hope you will consider donating a special item to our luxury silent auction.

Diabetes Research, Elegance and Modern Sophistication May 5, 2015 at The Pierre Hotel, NYC

Auction Prize In-Kind Donor Commitment Form

If you have any questions, please see below for contact information.

Tax ID #: 59-136-1955.

DONOR INFORMATION:

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Please send/e-mail all donations BEFORE April 17th

to: Tricia Pellizzi

Special Events Coordinator, Northeast Region Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1118 NY, NY 10016

(Phone): 212-888-2217 (Fax): 212-888-2219 (Email): tpellizzi@drif.org http://diabetesresearch.org/dreams

About Us

Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is the organization of choice for

those who are serious, passionate and committed to curing diabetes. Its

mission – to provide the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) with the funding

necessary to cure diabetes now – is testament to the belief that tomorrow is

not soon enough to cure those living with diabetes.

The Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of

Medicine leads the world in cure-focused research. As the largest and most

comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, the DRI is

aggressively working to develop a biological cure by restoring natural insulin

production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks.

Researchers have already shown that diabetes can be reversed through islet

transplantation, with some study patients living without the need for insulin

injections for more than a decade. The Institute is now building upon these

promising outcomes by developing the DRI BioHub, an integrated “mini

organ” that mimics the native pancreas. The BioHub contains thousands of

insulin-producing cells that sense blood sugar levels and produce the precise

amount of insulin needed in real time.

The Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation were created for one reason

– to cure diabetes – which is and will continue to be their singular focus until

that goal is reached. For the millions of children and adults affected by

diabetes, the Diabetes Research Institute is the best hope for a cure.

For more information about D.R.E.a.M.S. in the city, please contact:

Tricia Pellizzi Special Events Coordinator 212.888.2217 x 225 tpellizzi@drif.org Or visit: http://www.diabetesresearch.org/dreams