GIVE IT! GET IT! Highlighting South Bay’s local talent in fashion, food, and design with proceeds to benefit the Sarcoma Alliance — August 6th, 2008
WHAT IS GIVE IT! GET IT!: It’s a fun filled charity event bringing South Bay’s local talent together for one night to help build awareness for the Sarcoma Alliance.
A spectacular fashion show, appetizers by Armando Martinez, and musical treats by SHON. A great reason to give your money to help those affected by this rare cancer. All ticket proceeds go to the Sarcoma Alliance.
GIVE IT! GET IT! Is about doing our part in life by giving. In return, we automatically get something back. Sometimes it’s a little magical…but it creates a two way flow.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6th, 7:30pm – 10:30pm
WHERE: 12 + HIGHLAND, (304 12th Street, Manhattan Beach, 90266, www.12andhighland.com)
TICKETS: $50 for advance tickets online. $60 at the door night of the event.
Hi, I’m Jennifer Capo. I live in Manhattan Beach. I was diagnosed with a cancerous sarcoma 3 years ago. No one I talked to, at the time, knew what a sarcoma was…not even my doctor. It was difficult to find information about this rare disease. We found that it’s a cancer that affects the connective tissue in a person’s body (men, women and children). This makes it tough to diagnose. Mine appeared as a fatty tissue bump on my left wrist.
It was a shocker for me to hear the word ‘cancer’ because my mother passed away from cancer at a young age of 43, and I received the news of my diagnose on her birthday. It was a huge punch in my heart. Not only was I afraid, but embarrassed. Will people treat me different? Will they label me a cancer patient? What if it doesn’t go away?
Today, I am in complete health and have a strong desire to speak up and build awareness for the organization bringing support for this cancer. As a result, I created an event to rally the community people, fashion, sponsors, and business together for one night to benefit an organization that reaches out to people like myself. I’m ready to “GIVE IT”…and by doing so…”I GET IT”. Join the fun for a good cause.
Any additional event, sponsorship, or proceeds information needed, please contact: Jennifer Capo. 310.545.5202, or jencapo@mac.com.
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WHO IS GIVE IT! GET IT!
* 12 + HIGHLAND a cosmopolitan style restaurant nestled off of Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach. Owners Nick and Frank Klutka have graciously donated their venue 12 + HIGHLAND for the GIVE IT! GET IT! Fashion Show Fundraiser.
* 12 + HIGHLAND Chef Armando Martinez, formally of the renowned Water Grill, will serve tasty appetizers.
* Musical Treats by SHON
* Fashion Designer Mary Jo Bruno presents pieces from her vintage couture collections for any occasion.
* Manhattan Denim with Owners Tiffany & Jon Mesko showing men and women’s trendy casual denim and more.
* Bombshell Boutique, owner Brieana Altamura, has hand selected amazing designer pieces for ‘A Day and Night’ look at the beach.
*Mission Playground is a conscious lifestyle clothing company for men, women, and children. Available through Whole Foods.
* HUSH HUSH SALON, owner Rick (and his talented team) have put together innovative stylish looks and hairstyles to accessorize the models and clothes.
* Top Make up artist Ron Anne is putting on the finishing touches
* Production, Sound & Lighting is provided by events company FocusLA with owner Jeff Murrell (he is also known in the Volleyball circuit).
* Photography by Artist Jeff Diccico
SPONSORED IN PART BY:
EQUINOX, BODY IN BALANCE, NEW PERFORMANCE.
Visit Porto’s Surf Cafe, a new healthy sandwich shop, and mention GIVE IT! GET IT! for 10% off!
ABOUT THE SARCOMA ALLIANCE:
The Sarcoma Alliance ,www.sarcomaalliance.com , has a strong presence in South Bay with their annual fundraiser, The Ocean of Hope (O2H) Campaign. O2H has a team of paddlers that compete and raise awareness for Sarcoma in the Catalina Classic Paddleboard race in late August 2008, and a team of Outriggers competing in the U.S. Championships in September 2008. GIVE IT! GET IT! will pour our fundraising efforts into the South Bay O2H campaign.
* IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT TO GIVE IT! GET IT! PLEASE MAKE A DONATION ON OUR FUNDRAISING PAGE. CHIP IN HERE: http://www.active.com/donate/oceanofhope2008/GIVEITGETIT
