24th Annual San Francisco Author Luncheon

Description

The National Kidney Foundation will celebrate its 24th Annual San Francisco Author’s Luncheon Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Marriott Marquis San Francisco. Guests will be captivated by the compelling stories, wit and humor of six nationally known, best-selling authors: Emma Donoghue, Chef Hubert Keller, Annie Leibovitz, Tom Lichtenheld, Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, and Vincent Lam. Master of Ceremonies is Michael J. Krasny, PhD, host of KQED public radio’s Forum. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet each author personally during book signing sessions preceding and following the luncheon.

SAN FRANCISCO’S PREMIER LITERARY EVENT: During the last two decades the luncheon has grown into the Bay Area’s premier literary event attracting up to 1,000 guests each year. Our longtime dedicated Event Chair is Tyler Hofinga. A VIP cocktail reception and dinner will take place November 9th at The City Club of San Francisco for corporate sponsors and event patrons.

WHY THIS EVENT IS IMPORTANT: Nearly 2 million people in Northern California suffer from chronic kidney disease, including 1 million living in the Greater Bay Area. The luncheon proceeds support the work of the National Kidney Foundation to directly enhance the lives of people in our community who are either dialysis or transplant patients, or at risk for developing kidney disease.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Individual Tickets are $125, Individual Tables are $1,100 before September 1st and Table Sponsorships begin at $2,500.

PRESENTING AUTHORS:
• Annie Leibovitz is a celebrated portraitist. Her book, Pilgrimage, has more than 100 color photographs accompanied by her comments.
• Hubert Keller is the author of Souvenirs: Memories, Stories, and Recipes from My Life. He is best known for his world-renowned restaurants, including Fleur de Lys in San Francisco.
• Tom Lichtenheld is a New York Times bestselling children’s author and illustrator. His newest – Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site – is irresistible for all ages.
• Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III co-authored the New York Times bestseller Highest Duty. He is a retired airline pilot and a source of inspiration for many after his emergency water landing of a disabled airliner on the Hudson River. Sullenberger was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People.
• Emma Donoghue is a writer of contemporary and historical fiction whose critically acclaimed books include the internationally bestselling Room – a finalist for the Man Booker Prize and the winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, as well as Slammerkin, The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits and other works of literary history, plays for the stage and radio, and short fiction.
• Vincent Lam is an emergency physician Lam and has won the 2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize for Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures. His forthcoming novel is The Headmaster’s Wager.

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http://www.kidneynca.org/

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