This is our 2nd Holiday Tea and we would be so honored if you would kindly consider coming!
This event is a fun-filled family holiday tea at a beautiful historic location! The building was designed by Julia Morgan and is located on the UC Berkeley Campus. We used to always take Iris to San Francisco for a holiday tea, but that stopped when she had to start a special diet due to her condition.
Low cost parking is across the way and you can enter on Channing Way
The event is open to young and old and we strongly encourage families to attend. We will have a wonderful brunch and many fun activities:
Pictures with Santa
Story time with Santa
Silent Auction
Face painting or Magician (TBD)
Balloons and Elves
The menu is as follows (may be subject to change):
Assorted Finger Sandwiches (pb&j, cucumber, etc.)
House-Made Scones with Preserves
Roasted Vegetable Frittata with Mozzarella Cheese
Artisan Bakery Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup
Crispy Hash Brown Potatoes
Fried Chicken Tenders
Traditional Mac N’ Cheese
Pigs in a Blanket
Apple wood Smoked Bacon
Sliced Seasonal Fruit
Desserts:
Vanilla Cream Puffs
Cheesecake Bites
Brownie Bites
Cookies
Mini Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta with Strawberries
Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee, Select Teas, Assorted Chilled Juices
The Cure GM1 Foundation was founded by Christine Waggoner and Douglas Dooley. This 501(c)(3) was created in an effort to save their sweet daughter Iris’ life and to save the lives of all those affected by GM1 Gangliosidosis. GM1 is a rare and fatal neurological disease that primarily affects babies and children. Some might describe the condition as a pediatric disease with elements of Alzheimer’s and ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease.
100% of the net proceeeds will be donated directly to the Cure GM1 Foundation to help fund research for GM1 Gangliosidosis. We hope with all our hearts that Iris will be eligible for the treatment and that many other children affected by GM1 will also be treated.
A donation in excess of the fair market value of $60 per person for the cost of the food, event, and entertainment is tax deductible.
Cure GM1 is also seeking sponsors for the event:
$1500 Gold Sponsor
Social Media Recognition
Event Sponsor Banner and Posters
Web site Recognition
$1000 Silver Sponsor
Web site Recognition
Event Poster Recognition
$500 Bronze Sponsor
Event Poster Recognition
For more information on our nonprofit and about Iris, please see:
http://www.curegm1.org
http://www.sweetiris.org
