Join us for a spectacular evening in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing and a silent auction in an elegant atmosphere — and help us bring hope to families dealing with childhood cancers. Net proceeds from "A Night with Nemours" will support outstanding patient care and research for children with cancer and blood diseases being treated at the Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville. We look forward to seeing you there!
Patient Story
Malia was just two-and-a-half years old when she began having serious stomach problems...
Proceeds from the gala benefit Nemours programs dedicated to conquering childhood cancer and blood diseases.
Becoming a sponsor is a wonderful way to demonstrate community leadership to clients and colleagues, as well as to show your support for children's health. Please review the Sponsorship levels and download the Sponsorship form today.
Date:
Friday, October 8, 2010
Time:
Registration/Cocktails begin at 6:00 PM
Place:
EverBank Field, Terrace Suite
Proceeds:
To benefit children at the Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville that are being treated for cancer and blood diseases through programs, services and research.
Contact Information:
Lynn Betros
Nemours Fund for Children's Health
(904) 697-4244 or email
2010 Committee
| Blackard, Blair Breakell, Karen Bridge, Nanette Bryant, Karen Carbne, Dino Cover, Chip Covert, Cassandra Cummings, Jay Dr. Dolores, Tammy Ferrell-Birchfield, Dana Henning, Lisa Kent, Jeff Leavitt, Debra |
Masucci, Susan C. Masucci, Susan M. McCabe, Patrick Oakley, Heather Pitel, Paul Dr. Pittman, Chuck Richards, Helena Sandler, Eric Dr. Sandler, Marcy Thompson, Jean Santos, Amber Sova, Maurya Walker, Dede |
Ticket price:
$200.00 per person
Price includes:
Cocktail hour, silent auction, sit-down dinner at the EverBank Field, Terrace Suite, musical entertainment by KTG, fabulous desserts and open bar all evening.
To inquire about tickets to "A Night with Nemours", please call Lynn Betros with the Nemours Fund for Children's Health at 904-697-4244. You may also email Lynn at lbetros@nemours.org.
To reserve your gala tickets online, please visit "A Night with Nemours" Gala.
EverBank Field
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Directions to the EverBank Field
From Jacksonville Int’l Airport
From I-95 South, exit at Union Street (exit # 353B). Continue on Union Street (one way) approximately 13 blocks. Take the ramp toward EverBank Field/Mathews Bridge/Sports Complex. Take the A. Philip Randolph Boulevard Exit. Take a right onto A. Philip Randolph at the light. Go one block to the next light and take a left on Duval Street. The Stadium will be past the Baseball grounds of Jacksonville on your right.
Coming from the Southside / Jacksonville Beaches via Arlington Expressway / Matthews Bridge:
From Arlington Expressway go over the Matthew's Bridge. Take the second exit (Sports Complex / Stadium Eastside). Follow the road (Gator Bowl Boulevard) around the Stadium. Parking attendants will direct you from here on event days to parking in the Sports Complex.
Coming from the Southside / Jacksonville Beaches via Hart Expressway and bridge:
From Beach Boulevard (US 90 West) take the Hart Expressway and bridge to downtown. After crossing the Hart Bridge follow the signs to MLK Jr. Parkway/ Sports Complex. Take a left off the exit ramp. Take a left at the light onto Gator Bowl Boulevard. Continue on Gator Bowl Boulevard to EverBank Field.
From I-95 North Bound (St. Augustine, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, South Florida)
From I-95 North take the Prudential Drive / Main Street exit (# 350A) and proceed across the Main Street Bridge. Take the Ocean Street Exit off the Main Street Bridge. Take a right on Forsyth (the next light). Take a left at N.Liberty. Then, take a right on E. Monroe. (Follow the signs to Duval Street/ Sports Complex.) Take a left onto Catherine Street. Take a right on Duval Street. The Stadium will be past the Baseball grounds of Jacksonville on your right.
From 10 East Bound (Gainesville/Tallahassee/Valdosta)
Take I-10 East to I-95 North. Exit at Union Street (# 353B). Continue on Union Street (one way) approximately 13 blocks. Take the ramp toward EverBank Field/Mathews Bridge/Sports Complex. Take the A. Philip Randolph Boulevard Exit. Take a right onto A. Philip Randolph at the light. Go one block to the next light and take a left on Duval Street. The Stadium will be past the Baseball grounds of Jacksonville on your right.
Coming from Orange Park / Ortega:
Take Roosevelt Boulevard (US-17) North to I-10 East. Take I-10 East to I-95 North. Exit at Union Street (# 353B). Continue on Union Street (one way) approximately 13 blocks. Take the ramp toward EverBank Field/Mathews Bridge/Sports Complex. Take the A. Philip Randolph Boulevard Exit. Take a right onto A. Philip Randolph at the light. Go one block to the next light and take a left on Duval Street. The Stadium will be past the Baseball grounds of Jacksonville on your right.
Omni Jacksonville
The Omni Jacksonville Hotel is a warm, elegant oasis of luxury and superlative service. This four-diamond luxury hotel is in the heart of downtown and just steps away from the Jacksonville Landing Riverfront Marketplace, where art, music and shopping thrive. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the St. Johns River and take in the best of Florida at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel. Nemours has reserved a limited number of rooms at a special rate - which expires on September 18th. Please use the link below to receive our exclusive rate. |
Directions to Omni Jacksonville
From Jacksonville Int'l Airport:
- Take 95 South to Exit 353B Union Street – exit will be on your left as you
are traveling 95 South and you will go toward Sports Complex. - Make a right onto North Jefferson Street
- Keep left at the fork to go on Water Street
- 245 Water Street will be on your left
From 10 East Bound (Gainesville/Tallahassee/Valdosta)
- Take I-10 Eastbound
- Take 1-10 to I-95 North
- Exit 352-B (Forsyth Street)
- Make a slight right onto Forsyth Street toward the convention center
- Turn right on to North Jefferson Street
- Keep left at the fork to go on Water Street
- 245 Water Street will be on your left
From I-95 North Bound (St. Augustine, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, South Florida)
- Take I-95 North to Exit 350-A (Main Street/Prudential Drive)
- Take the Prudential Drive/Main Street Exit 350-A, toward Riverside/Mary Street
- Keep Left to take Acosta Expressway toward Riverside Ave./Mary Street/Hospital
- Acosta EXPY becomes FL 13-N
- Take the Water Street Exit
- Turn Slight right onto Water Street / FL 228
- 245 Water Street is on the left
Presenting Sponsor - $25,000
We are very grateful to Skanska, our 2010 Presenting Sponsor, for their commitment to children's health and for taking a community leadership role in making "A Night with Nemours" a success.
- Full page color ad in program book
- Company logo on Jumbotron screen at event
- Continuous video signage throughout event
- Premier table placement for 12 at event
- Logo recognition on internal and external web sites
- Two complimentary guest rooms at the Omni, Jacksonville
- Breakfast for 4 at Juliettes on Saturday, October, 9, 2010 $22,600 is tax deductible
Platinum Sponsor - $15,000
- Full page color ad in program book
- Company logo in sponsor section of program book
- Logo on signage in event area
- Continuous video signage throughout event
- Premier table placement for twelve at event
- Logo recognition on internal and external web sites
- $13,800 is tax deductible
Gold Sponsor - $10,000
- Company logo in program sponsor section of program book
- Logo on signage in event area
- Continuous video signage throughout event
- Premier table placement for eight at event
- Logo recognition on internal and external websites
- $9,200 is tax deductible
Silver Sponsor - $5,000
- Company recognition in program sponsor section
- Company recognition on signage in event area
- Six tickets to event
- Logo recognition on internal and external web sites
- $4,400 is tax deductible
Bronze Sponsor - $2,500
- Company recognition in program sponsor section
- Company recognition on signage in event area
- Four tickets to event
- Logo recognition on internal and external web sites
- $2,100 is tax deductible
Friend - $1,000
- Recognition in program book
- $1000 is tax deductible
Silent Auction
- In-kind Donation
If you are interested in donating an item for our silent auction,
please contact Karen Bryant at 904-697-4107 or kbryant@nemours.org
for eligibility requirements on all in-kind donations and gift certificates.
You will receive recognition in the Silent Auction guide to be distributed at the gala.
Also, your Donor/Business name will be present in your auction display.
Tax-deductibility varies.