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“DINING IN THE DARK”

COMING SOON TO Palm Beach County!

What is it?

Dining in the Dark is a unique event to raise awareness about blindness and raise funds for the local not-for-profit agency, The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind (FOCB). We are honoring Dr. Thomas Hartig, who brought newspapers via the telephone to blind and visually-impaired persons across the country and was an inspiration to us all.

To nominate someone for this award, click here for the form.

What happens at the event?

Experience food, drink and conversation as you may never had before, without your sight. The experience allows you to get in touch with all of your senses. Your remaining senses are rewired to savor the smell and taste of your dining experience. Conversation becomes more intimate and immediate. Sensations are stimulated. Expand your imagination and understanding of what blind individuals experience throughout their lives.

When and where will this take place?

The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind will be hosting this event on October 16, 2010 at the Airport Hilton, West Palm Beach. . We are currently seeking sponsors to underwrite the costs of the event such as publicity, food, and night vision goggles for wait staff.

How can I become a sponsor?

Angel: $200	You will receive tickets for two persons. And Program recognition.
Table sponsor: $500	You will receive tickets for a private table for SEVEN. We will thank you in our event program.
Bronze sponsor: $1,000	We will recognize you in one ad in the local newspaper. Be listed on FOCB’s Website, and on signage at the event. You will receive tickets for a private table of SEVEN. We will thank you in our event program.
Silver sponsor: $2,500	We will recognize you in two ads in the local newspaper. Be listed on FOCB’s Website, and on signage at the event. You will receive tickets for a private table of SEVEN. We will thank you in our event program.
Gold sponsor: $5,000	We will dedicate a scholarship in your name for one individual to receive FOCB services for one year. We will recognize you in two ads in the local newspaper. Be listed on FOCB’s Website, and on signage at the event. You will receive tickets for a private table of SEVEN. We will thank you in our event program.
Platinum sponsor: $10,000	We will recognize your contribution on the event's annual award, and guarantee a photo of the presentation in the newspaper. We will name our class in independent living that takes place in the coming year in your honor. We will recognize you in two ads in the local newspaper. Be listed on FOCB’s Website, and on signage at the event. You will receive tickets for a private table of SEVEN. We will thank you in our event program.

Simply call Carolyn Lapp, FOCB’s Executive Director, at (561) 642-0005 to become a sponsor or send in the sponsorship form by September 25, 2010 with your donation.

All donations are tax-deductible. FOCB’s Federal Identification Number is 55-0827232.

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