HATWALK 2012 Gala

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LOCAL CANCER SUPPORT NONPROFIT USES HATWALK GALA TO SPOTLIGHT IMPORTANCE OF DONOR REGISTRATION.

SAN JOSE, CA (October 1, 2012) – The Asian American Cancer Support Network (AACSN) is proud to host its fundraiser gala, HATWALK 2012, on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The event celebrates the value of “HATS” and the comfort they bring to cancer patients. This year, AACSN will encourage more numbers of the Asian American community to register as donors.
"Bone marrow donors help save lives. Many fatal blood cancers are treated with bone marrow transplants, if a patients and donor’s bone marrow match. Asian patients need Asian donors. Half Asian patients need half Asian donors. The likelihood of a match is very low, and that is why the more people who register as donors, the better chances a life can be saved.”
AACSN would like to honor and support the Asian American Donor Program (AADP) in helping save lives by growing the National donor registry. For every person who gets swabbed at the HATWALK gala, AACSN will donate $5 to the AADP. Please join us at HATWALK 2012, meet the wonderful hearts behind the AADP, and learn how you can help save a life!"
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktail hour and a silent auction. Dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. with a full program at 7:00 p.m. to include live entertainment from talented pianist Hilda Huang. Hilda is the winner of the 7th International J.S. Bach Competition in Würzburg, Germany and has performed many times in Carnegie Hall. Guest speaker Vivian Mabuni is a mother, author, and cancer survivor, will share her inspirational journey. There is an exciting raffle drawing, culminating with AACSN’s unique fashion show of HATS modeled by volunteers, cancer survivors, and those battling cancer.
Some featured fashion designers include Boditecture, Vie Désir By Ennie, Erica Varize and Black Cat Hats. Mention “HATWALK” to Black Cat Hats in Los Gatos, and 10% of your hat purchase will be donated to AACSN.

HATWALK 2012 will be held at the Fairmont San Jose, at 170 South Market St., San Jose, California. Tickets are $125 each or VIP $175. For more information, please visit http://www.aacsn.org, or call (650) 968 8488. You can also purchase tickets: http://hatwalk2012.eventbrite.com/
100% of the proceeds from HATWALK 2012, and all donations made to AACSN, will be used for cancer support activities including support workshops, health fairs, supporting our Dragon Boat cancer survivor team, healthcare lectures, Cancer Buddy System, multi-lingual outreach to a variety of Asian communities, mammography screening for the underserved, and care baskets for those affected by cancer. Funds will also be donated to other local cancer support groups.
Gala Sponsors: BMC Software, Dolby Sounds & Adelante | Media Sponsor: KTSF Channel 26
Fashion Show: Boditecture, Vie Désir By Ennie, Falosophie, Charleston Pierce, Michael Ghaly, MD from WARD76, Erica Varize and Stella & Dot.
About Asian American Cancer Support Network: AACSN was founded in July 2003 by May Bakken and Fidelia Butt, M.D., as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer- driven organization with a mission to become a community resource network for Asians, Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders affected by cancer in the Bay Area through social programs and creative fundraising. AACSN programs, services, and resources are welcome to everyone, not just the Asian community.


HATWALK 2012 Committee:
Amy Ho, Ahnee Min, Catheline Leung, Charleston Pierce, Chiao Au, Claire Schoaf, Conroy Shum, Davina Kaile, Doug Gor, Doug Tsai, Elaine Wu, Ennie Lim, Fidelia Butt,MD, Ginger Lai, Greg Pulido, Janice Chan, Jenny Nguyen, Lily Dong, May Bakken, May Jue, Michael Ghaly,MD, Mimi Kwan, Nusi Vue, Peter B. Leroe-Munoz, Rosanna Leung, Shoyi Cheng, Tracey Nakano Kemp, Will Au.

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