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National Kidney Foundation to Present 2008 Champion of Hope Awards at Annual Golden Gala Benefit

Contact: Jillian Dimaano, 415-543-3303 x114, jillian@kidneynca.org; www.kidneynca.org

 

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28 /Standard Newswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation of Northern California & Northern Nevada will proudly present Champions of Hope Awards at the Foundation's annual Golden Gala on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Hotel Nikko.

 

This gala celebration, with a "Golden Age Hollywood" theme, will honor three extraordinary Foundation advocates and supporters who have made significant contributions in the areas of patient advocacy, health care, and research relating to kidney disease and organ transplantation.

 

Entertainment includes tributes to honorees and patients with kidney disease as well as special guest performers. The emcee is stand-up comedian, actor, radio and television talk show host, and author of "Not a Genuine Black Man," Brian Copeland. Individual tickets are $300 and table sponsorships begin at $3,000. All proceeds raised from this event benefit the programs and work of the NKF of Northern California & Northern Nevada.

 

Receiving the 2008 Champions of Hope Awards are:

 

Toby Gottheiner, MD - Physician's Award

 

Tim Calabretta & former 49er Steve Bono - Philanthropist Award

 

Cooley Godward Kronish LLP - Corporate Award

 

Who: National Kidney Foundation of Northern California & Northern Nevada

 

What: The Golden Gala

 

Where: Hotel Nikko, San Francisco

 

When: Saturday, March 29, 2008, 6 - 11 p.m.

 

The National Kidney Foundation of Northern California provides assistance to over 15,000 kidney dialysis and transplant patients in the Bay Area. Programs include financial aid, kids' summer camp, research fellowships, organ donor information, college scholarships, patients' seminars, and professional and public education. For more information please visit www.kidneynca.org. Major underwriters are Satellite Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente.