Blossom of Hope 2012
IWAV and Roche Lietuva held our annual charity breast cancer event at Radisson Reval Hotel on April 28th.
As previously our patron, prima ballerina Egle Spokaite, gave a short speech and a number of young dancers from her ballet school gave a beautiful performance which set the standard for the evening.
On arrival the guests were presented with a welcome cocktail, flowers and a gift from Avon Cosmetics.
This year we had two Guests of Honour - Mrs. Sarah Hunt, wife of British Ambassador David Hunt and Mrs. Sylvi Muelmenstaedt wife of German Ambassador Mr Matthias Muelmenstaedt. April 28th was also Sarah's birthday and the guests joined in a rousing rendition of 'Happy Birthday'. Sylvi then gave an inspiring speech detailing her own fight against breast cancer.
The guests enjoyed a wonderful meal from the Reval kitchens and thanks must go to the staff and on duty manager Mindaugas.
Our two presenters Gintaras Mikalauskas and Jurate Stankuviene presented the dancing and music throughout the night together with a silent auction, lottery and live auction. Mike Little and Gintaras together were Auctioneers for the live auction. Auction items were donated by various local artists and we are very grateful for their contribution.
It is absolutely impossible to name everyone who gave their time, talents and enthusiasm to make this event so successful. Media, graphic designers, PR, artists, musicians, presenters, flowers, lighting/sound and, of course, the guests. Without each and everyone of these people we could not have achieved this fantastic result and to be at the forefront of bringing improved detection technology to Lithuanian hospitals is something everyone can be very proud of.
At the end of the festivities, and after all payments were made, 55,000 litas was available for the purchase of breast cancer biopsy needles and, new to Lithuania, breast tissue markers.
Blossom of Hope 2012 Handover Ceremonies: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Siauliai
On the 5th of September a group of IWAV members including team representatives of charity project Blossom of Hope 2012 and some sponsors visited Institute of Oncology of Vilnius University to deliver markers purchased for the funds raised through the recent charity initiative.
After a warm welcome and a word of appreciation from the Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Oncology Dr. Narimantas Evaldas Samalavičius and a team of doctors, there was a discussion about Blossom of Hope initiative, current needs of the Oncology Institute and the new tissue markers that will be used in Lithuania for the first time.
Patrons of the event, representatives of the diplomatic community, Mrs Muelmenstaedt and Mrs Sarah Hunt spoke about their involvement with the project and thanked the doctors for their work. Mr. Ramunas Ramoska who was a guest at Blossom of Hope charity gala donated to the Institute of Oncology a painting by Daina Maslauskaite that he purchased at the charity auction.
After the meeting the group was taken on extensive tour of the institute and visited Radiology department, diagnostic departments, and Scientific Research Center. At the Research Center ladies had a chance to meet and talk to Director dr.Vydmantas Atkocius, dr Kestitis Suziedelis, Head of Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, dr Ricardas Rotomskis, Head of Laboratory of Biomedical Physics. They all shared information and exciting issues regarding their research and their goals.
This visit was inspiring and informational for all the participants. One of the IWAV members said that seeing all the research work and effort was revelational and made her feel proud of Lithuania and more inspired to continue with the Blossom of Hope charity initiative.
After a warm welcome and a word of appreciation from the Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Oncology Dr. Narimantas Evaldas Samalavičius and a team of doctors, there was a discussion about Blossom of Hope initiative, current needs of the Oncology Institute and the new tissue markers that will be used in Lithuania for the first time.
Patrons of the event, representatives of the diplomatic community, Mrs Muelmenstaedt and Mrs Sarah Hunt spoke about their involvement with the project and thanked the doctors for their work. Mr. Ramunas Ramoska who was a guest at Blossom of Hope charity gala donated to the Institute of Oncology a painting by Daina Maslauskaite that he purchased at the charity auction.
After the meeting the group was taken on extensive tour of the institute and visited Radiology department, diagnostic departments, and Scientific Research Center. At the Research Center ladies had a chance to meet and talk to Director dr.Vydmantas Atkocius, dr Kestitis Suziedelis, Head of Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, dr Ricardas Rotomskis, Head of Laboratory of Biomedical Physics. They all shared information and exciting issues regarding their research and their goals.
This visit was inspiring and informational for all the participants. One of the IWAV members said that seeing all the research work and effort was revelational and made her feel proud of Lithuania and more inspired to continue with the Blossom of Hope charity initiative.
Kaunas
Klaipeda
Siauliai
Blossom of Hope 2012 Overview:
Art and Design Auction. Lottery
Artists and designers supported Blossom of Hope Fundraising Initiative by donating their works.
We thank for the support: Raimondas Savickas, Aušra Chlevickaitė, Tauras Blazevicius, Ausra Bernotavice, Vilija Sabunkaite Poskiene, Konplott Vilnius, Daina Maslauskaite, Indre Stulgaite-Kriukiene (Glasremis), Aloyzas Janulis, Svetlana Mckay, Simona Dambauskas, Dzintars Belogrudovs, Iveta Semjonova, Vita Radzina, Susan Haftel.
All the funds raised during auction and lottery are used to purchase biopsy needles.
We thank for the support: Raimondas Savickas, Aušra Chlevickaitė, Tauras Blazevicius, Ausra Bernotavice, Vilija Sabunkaite Poskiene, Konplott Vilnius, Daina Maslauskaite, Indre Stulgaite-Kriukiene (Glasremis), Aloyzas Janulis, Svetlana Mckay, Simona Dambauskas, Dzintars Belogrudovs, Iveta Semjonova, Vita Radzina, Susan Haftel.
All the funds raised during auction and lottery are used to purchase biopsy needles.
Renginio „Vilties žiedas“ programa
18.00 Svečių sutikimas gėrimo taure.
18.30 Svečiai užima vietas pokylio salėje. Eglės Špokaitės baleto mokyklos jaunųjų balerinų pasirodymas. Patiekiami užkandžiai. Skamba Ella Fitzgerald melodijos
19.20 Kalba IWAV tarybos pirmininkė Barbara Little.
Kalba vakaro globėja Eglė Špokaitė bei garbės viešnia Sylvi Muelmenstaedt. Vakaro vedėjų žodis.
20.00 Patiekiamas pagrindinis patiekalas. Skamba Ella Fitzgerald melodijos
20.30 Meno kūrinių aukcijoną veda Gintaras Mikalauskas ir Mike Little, jiems talkina Jūratė Stankuvienė
21.00 Patiekiamas desertas. Groja Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
21.20 Aukcionas tęsiasi
21.50 Skelbiami loterijos ir tyliojo aukciono laimėtojai
22.00 Šokiui kviečia Ella Fitzgerald melodijos.
Vakaro metu kviečiame
- įsigyti loterijos bilietą
- sudalyvauti tyliajame aukcione
- nusifotografuoti atminimo nuotraukai.
Blossom of Hope Programme
18.00: Arrival and welcome drink.
18.30: Doors open.
Performance by young ballerinas from Eglė Špokaitė’s Ballet School.
Appetizer is served. Music by Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
19.20 Welcome by IWAV Chair Barbara Little.
Comments by Patron Eglė Špokaitė and by Guest of Honor Sylvi Muelmenstaedt followed by acknowledgements by Hosts Gintaras Mikalauskas and Jūratė Stankuvienė.
20.00 Main course is served. Music by Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
20.30 Art auction hosted by Gintaras Mikalauskas and Mike Little, assisted by Jūratė Stankuvienė
21.00 Dessert is served. Music by Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
21.20 Live auction continued
21.50 Lottery and silent auction results announced
22.00 Dance music by Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
Throughout the evening, please partake of the following activities:
· lottery ticket sale
· silent auction and sale
· complimentary portrait photo
18.30 Svečiai užima vietas pokylio salėje. Eglės Špokaitės baleto mokyklos jaunųjų balerinų pasirodymas. Patiekiami užkandžiai. Skamba Ella Fitzgerald melodijos
19.20 Kalba IWAV tarybos pirmininkė Barbara Little.
Kalba vakaro globėja Eglė Špokaitė bei garbės viešnia Sylvi Muelmenstaedt. Vakaro vedėjų žodis.
20.00 Patiekiamas pagrindinis patiekalas. Skamba Ella Fitzgerald melodijos
20.30 Meno kūrinių aukcijoną veda Gintaras Mikalauskas ir Mike Little, jiems talkina Jūratė Stankuvienė
21.00 Patiekiamas desertas. Groja Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
21.20 Aukcionas tęsiasi
21.50 Skelbiami loterijos ir tyliojo aukciono laimėtojai
22.00 Šokiui kviečia Ella Fitzgerald melodijos.
Vakaro metu kviečiame
- įsigyti loterijos bilietą
- sudalyvauti tyliajame aukcione
- nusifotografuoti atminimo nuotraukai.
Blossom of Hope Programme
18.00: Arrival and welcome drink.
18.30: Doors open.
Performance by young ballerinas from Eglė Špokaitė’s Ballet School.
Appetizer is served. Music by Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
19.20 Welcome by IWAV Chair Barbara Little.
Comments by Patron Eglė Špokaitė and by Guest of Honor Sylvi Muelmenstaedt followed by acknowledgements by Hosts Gintaras Mikalauskas and Jūratė Stankuvienė.
20.00 Main course is served. Music by Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
20.30 Art auction hosted by Gintaras Mikalauskas and Mike Little, assisted by Jūratė Stankuvienė
21.00 Dessert is served. Music by Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
21.20 Live auction continued
21.50 Lottery and silent auction results announced
22.00 Dance music by Ella Fitzgerald Tunes
Throughout the evening, please partake of the following activities:
· lottery ticket sale
· silent auction and sale
· complimentary portrait photo
Blossom of Hope Sponsors and Partners
We would like to thank the following partners and sponsors who contributed to Blossom of Hope charitable cause:
Partner: ROCHE LIETUVA, UAB
Sponsors:
Eglės Baleto Mokykla, Avon, UAB Biuro Pasaulis, Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva, Le Meridien Vilnius, Radisson Astorija Vilnius, Ibis Kaunas Centre, Novotel Vilnius Centre, Tallink, Mineraliniai Vandenys, UAB Baltisches Haus, HP, Lomond, Anthon Berg, Taurus Jewels, Konplott, AND Klinika, Kristiana, Savickas Gallery, Burbulio Vyninė, Meninio stiklo studija „Glasremis“, Tomas Demenis (Tavofotografas.lt), Vytas Matrosov, Michael Kahler
Communication partner: Rimantė Gasparaitienė
Information partners: Lietuvos rytas, Lrytas.lt, Žinių radijas
Partner: ROCHE LIETUVA, UAB
Sponsors:
Eglės Baleto Mokykla, Avon, UAB Biuro Pasaulis, Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva, Le Meridien Vilnius, Radisson Astorija Vilnius, Ibis Kaunas Centre, Novotel Vilnius Centre, Tallink, Mineraliniai Vandenys, UAB Baltisches Haus, HP, Lomond, Anthon Berg, Taurus Jewels, Konplott, AND Klinika, Kristiana, Savickas Gallery, Burbulio Vyninė, Meninio stiklo studija „Glasremis“, Tomas Demenis (Tavofotografas.lt), Vytas Matrosov, Michael Kahler
Communication partner: Rimantė Gasparaitienė
Information partners: Lietuvos rytas, Lrytas.lt, Žinių radijas
Blossom of Hope Organizing Committee
Sponsorship Coordinator - (English) Barbara Little barbsvilnius at gmail.com
Entertainment Coordinator - (English, Lithuanian) Irina Tuminiene irina.tum at gmail.com
Tickets Sale Coordinators - (English) Ana-Maria Comsa anacomsa at gmail.com, m.phone +370 69561816, (Lithuanian) Jurate Stankuviene jurate.stankuviene at gmail.com, m.phone +37068614747
Auction and Art Sale Coordinators - (English, Russian) Galina Soldatenko galina.soldatenko at gmail.com, (Lithuanian) Aushra Vinokur aushravin at gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinators - (English) Keti Tsami ketitsami at yahoo.com, Cecilie Hauglund ceciliehauglund at hotmail.com
Media Relations Coordinator - (English, Lithuanian) Renata Vielaviciene renata.vielaviciene at gmail.com
Design: Asta Urbonaviciene, Jennifer Maynard
Web-Design: Galina Soldatenko
Organizing Committee Secretary: Susan Haftel
Translations: Benita Bendaraviciute Guillaume
Entertainment Coordinator - (English, Lithuanian) Irina Tuminiene irina.tum at gmail.com
Tickets Sale Coordinators - (English) Ana-Maria Comsa anacomsa at gmail.com, m.phone +370 69561816, (Lithuanian) Jurate Stankuviene jurate.stankuviene at gmail.com, m.phone +37068614747
Auction and Art Sale Coordinators - (English, Russian) Galina Soldatenko galina.soldatenko at gmail.com, (Lithuanian) Aushra Vinokur aushravin at gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinators - (English) Keti Tsami ketitsami at yahoo.com, Cecilie Hauglund ceciliehauglund at hotmail.com
Media Relations Coordinator - (English, Lithuanian) Renata Vielaviciene renata.vielaviciene at gmail.com
Design: Asta Urbonaviciene, Jennifer Maynard
Web-Design: Galina Soldatenko
Organizing Committee Secretary: Susan Haftel
Translations: Benita Bendaraviciute Guillaume
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