What are you doing this Saturday?
No plans? That’s what I thought. Perfect, because now you do! My friend Andrew is hosting a fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Boston at The Soho Loft. Tickets are $75, which includes an OPEN BAR, food catered by Pop Burger, and a raffle with prizes such as Red Sox and Knicks tickets, VIP Equinox membership, autographed memorabilia, apparel gift baskets, a week-long Nantucket getaway, and much much more. Not to mention, you’re contributing to a wonderful cause. Buy tickets here (under “Events”).
Even though I have had virtually nothing to do with the planning of this event, I’m very much invested in its success because Children’s Hospital holds a place in my heart. Not only has it been named one of the top two children’s hospitals in the country for 20 years, its abilities to solve problems no other hospital will attempt draws patients from around the country and around the world. In 2007 alone, it delivered life-saving care to over 3,000 patients. What did you do in 2007?
On a more personal level, Children’s Hospital is where my friend Todd Schwartz, who died of cancer in 2002, received his care. Not only did he receive the best possible treatment, they could not have been more accomodating and caring to Todd’s friends and family.
“$75?” You might ask. “That’s a lot to spend in a recession.” Well, to that I say, clearly you are not familiar with the fundraiser circuit in New York, because you’re not gonna find one anywhere that’s less than $100. This is a REALLY good deal. Not to mention you’re getting an OPEN BAR, have I mentioned that yet? And food. And music. And a raffle! And the pleasure of my company, which, let’s face it, is worth the $75 alone. Oh, and you’re contributing to a wonderful cause (which is tax-deductible). And $75 is nothing! If you live in NYC, that’s like 1/50th of your rent.
Again, buy tickets here, in the “Events” section. DO IT. Fun times for everyone!
