2013 Walk this Way Fashion Show DC

Becky's Fund cordially invites you to our 5th Annual" Walk This Way" Charity Fashion Show at the Italian Embassy on Friday, November 8!

Tables are sold out and less than 50 tickets are left! Buy your tickets now at www.walkthiswayevent.com. Due to a limited number of tickets being sold this year, we encourage you to buy early before they sell out!

Schedule:
6:30 pm - Doors Open
7:30 pm - Seating opens
8:30 pm - Show starts
9 - 10 pm - Cocktails and Networking

Come join MC Julie Donaldson with Comcast SportsNet to support two-time Team USA Olympic Rower Giuseppe Lanzone; Washington Redskins players Pierre Garcon, DeAngelo Hall, Kirk Cousins, Fred Davis, Kai Forbath, Josh Morgan, Darrel Young; Former Washington Redskins Gary Clark; DC United Dwayne de Rosario; Baltimore Ravens Jameel McClain; former Baltimore Ravens Visanthe Shiancoe, former New York Jets John Booty, 4-Time Olympian Sanya Richards Ross, Former Giants Aaron Ross, and many more athletes as they take a stand against domestic violence while pledging a commitment to promote and engage in healthy relationships. After the event at the Italian Embassy, please join us at Malmaison for the official after party at 10:30 pm!

Proceeds from “Walk this Way” will help support our organization’s program, “Men of Code” which is an initiative designed to transform young men involved with athletics through education on domestic and dating violence, into allies and leaders in the movement to end intimate partner violence.

This event would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors: Brimble & Clark, TrendMicro, Navstar, Intelligent Decisions, Monument Realty, Whitestar Investments, Republic National Distributing Company, MetLife, Oysters XO, Taberna Del Alabardero, United Health Group, KeyPoint Government Solutions, Styling done by Maggy Francois, Flaminia Garioni of Fyubi Makeup & Brow Studio, Nosa Eweka, Charm Georgetown, Dolci Gelato, Alberto Parada Jewelry, Merrill Lynch, Glenfiddich Scotch Whiskey, Preferred System Solutions, W Salon, Exodo Tequila, Ruff Plastic Surgery, Manhattan Construction, JBC Events, Stubble & Stache, DJ Seyhan, Naiffer Photography, Melissa Lew, Georgetown Salon and Spa, Kojami, On Site Massage, Aesthetic Dental Spa, Thiero and Associates, Blow Dry Now, Malmaison, DonneBelle Agency

Special thanks to our Host Committee for their support:
D.C. Councilmembers Yvette Alexander, Anita Bonds, Muriel Bowser and Jack Evans; Joseph Arnold, Manhattan Construction; Petya Balevska, Ameriprise Financial Services; Megan Blair, Professional SportsCare & Rehab; Ashley Boalch, Sip with Socialites; Chadleon Booker, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Jad Bouchebel, JBC Events; Steve Boyd; Anita Brikman, WUSA 9’s News Anchor; Christine Brooks-Cropper, GWFCC; Maureen Bryant, Quality Veteran Inspections; LaRhonda Burley, Lagardere Unlimited Media & Events; Chartese Burnett; Doug Damron, Cresa; Tara de Nicholas, Georgetown Consulting Group; Nichole Devolites, Conversa Group; Julie Donaldson, Comcast SportsNet; Mujesira Dudic, Cbeyond Communications; Flavius Galiber, Northrop Grumman; Damien Gross, NextEra Energy; Jay Gutnick, Life Matters; Jennifer Harlow, Sotheby's International Realty; Claire Hazard; Michael Hines, Sotheby’s International Realty; Fran Holuba, White House; Jessica Hoy, Neuprofile; Charles Johnson, Diakon Logistics; Paul Juergensen, Merrill Lynch; Mitch Katz, New York Life Insurance; Susie Kay, Hewlett-Packard; Tom Kellermann, TrendMicro; Brendan Kownacki, Merge Creative Media; Jamaal Lampkin, Lori Lazzarini, Accenture; Mike Lee, UnitedHealth Group; Heather Mahoney, Haute Haus Agency; David Moretti, EDJ Associates; Marvin Morris, Bedrock Global; Dr. Alex Naini, Aesthetic Dental Spa; Don Patron, donpatronarts; Paul Pitcher, Merrill Corp.; Jim Rayborn, The Meyer Group; Tala Raassi; Elly Shariat, shariatPR; Alexandra Simms, Talal Munasifi, MD, FACS; Dario Sotomayor, President of DCin Promotions; Jessica Tavares, GanoCafe DC; Robert Tucker, Department of Justice, Gerdy Villarroel, Fannie Mae, Crystal Walent, Sweet Event Design; Kimberly Warfield, KSW Connect, LLC; Adra Williams, OtimWilliams; Walter White, Verizon

If interested in sponsorship or program book advertising, please email info@beckysfund.org for more information.

18th Annual Native Vision Gala - NFLPA + Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health - Embassy of Italy - [11/22/13]

Native Vision is a nonprofit youth initiative which mobilizes professional athletes to serve as mentors to thousands of American Indian youth in health and education programs designed by Johns Hopkins public health experts. Since its inception, more than 10,000 youth and 40,000 Native community members have been served through the Native Vision initiative.

For the 18th consecutive year, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health have partnered to host the event, which raises awareness for American Indian youth and their families. Proceeds from the event will benefit Native Vision’s Sports and Life Skills program, a national initiative designed to promote healthy lifestyles and education for Native American Youth and families.

WHAT: Former NFL great Brian Mitchell will once again host the “Evening with the Stars” Gala to benefit Native Vision.

WHO: Emcee: Brian Mitchell, Former Washington Redskins Standout Running Back.
Special Guests: Billy Mills, 10,000 Meter Gold Medalist (1964 Olympics), DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association; Solé, rapper/hip-hop artist, and more.
Player attendees: Arrelious Benn (Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver), and other active players will be announced closer to the date of the event. Former players include Jason Belser, Andre Collins, Clark Gaines, Nick Lowery and others.

Auction items: Autographed sports memorabilia, an all-expense paid trip to Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and a Pro Bowl package to Hawaii.

WHEN: Friday, November 22, 2013; 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Reception, Dinner and Program)

WHERE: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington DC 20008

DRESS: Business attire

PARKING: Valet parking provided

TICKETS: Ticket and sponsorship inquiries should contact Erin Rynn: (202) 756-9122, Erin.Rynn@nflplayers.com

MEDIA: RSVP for a spot on the red carpet. Media is invited to begin setting up at 6 pm. Carpet opens at 6:30 pm. Contact Jilane Rodgers for more information: (202) 756-9171, Jilane.Rodgers@nflplayers.com