UCM held its Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, March 21, at the elegant Madison Atrium, US Patent & Trademark Office in Old Town Alexandria. We appreciate the hundreds of caring community members who joined us to celebrate and embrace our special theme. Read our event press release here (pdf.)
The evening featured a VIP reception, cocktails, silent and live auctions including more than 2 dozen resort and entertainment packages, plus gourmet dinner and dancing with the band Tower House.
We are grateful to all our sponsors who made this event possible -- and especially to The Friends of UCM, our group of passionate volunteers, who organized and hosted the event.
The event set a record in funds raised. "We extend a heartfelt thank you to all our generous sponsors and auction donors, whose contributions enabled us to raise over $200,000," says Suzy Coffey, President of The Friends. "These funds will allow UCM to provide life-changing services to more than 11,000 people, so they can become self-reliant members of our community."
"This magical evening would not have been possible without the extraordinary efforts of the Friends of UCM and in particular our Gala Co-chairs -- Colleen Haddow, Meg Galanty, and Elin Bohn -- and all the hard work of our committees," says Suzy.
Read our event press release. Read our press coverage by our generous media sponsors:
View our "Magic of Giving" Spring Gala photo album.
Raffle Trip Winner: Congratulations to Susan Ashcraft of Alexandria, who had the winning ticket for the all-inclusive Resort Vacation at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets.
The evening featured a VIP reception, cocktails, silent and live auctions including more than 2 dozen resort and entertainment packages, plus gourmet dinner and dancing with the band Tower House.
We are grateful to all our sponsors who made this event possible -- and especially to The Friends of UCM, our group of passionate volunteers, who organized and hosted the event.
The event set a record in funds raised. "We extend a heartfelt thank you to all our generous sponsors and auction donors, whose contributions enabled us to raise over $200,000," says Suzy Coffey, President of The Friends. "These funds will allow UCM to provide life-changing services to more than 11,000 people, so they can become self-reliant members of our community."
"This magical evening would not have been possible without the extraordinary efforts of the Friends of UCM and in particular our Gala Co-chairs -- Colleen Haddow, Meg Galanty, and Elin Bohn -- and all the hard work of our committees," says Suzy.
Read our event press release. Read our press coverage by our generous media sponsors:
- Mount Vernon Voice 3/25/15: UCM Celebrates "The Magic of Giving"
- Mount Vernon Gazette 3/26/15: Mount Vernon: The Magic of Giving Back
View our "Magic of Giving" Spring Gala photo album.
Raffle Trip Winner: Congratulations to Susan Ashcraft of Alexandria, who had the winning ticket for the all-inclusive Resort Vacation at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets.
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors
| Platinum Sponsors Fairfax County Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics, IAFF Local 2068 Good Shepherd Catholic Church C. Davis Haines Gigi Hyland & Chris Revere Elaine Kolish & David FitzGerald Tom & Kathy Lehner Gold Sponsors Abigail Arms & Paula Dubberly Collis-Warner Foundation, Inc. Joe & Dorothy Conti Inova Health System Long Land Company, Joe Francone James D. Turner, Esq. & G. Christopher Wright, Esq. & CPA Silver Sponsors Alexandria Lighting & Supply, Inc. Burke & Herbert Bank Beyer Auto Group Joe & Marie Canny Jack & Suzy Coffey Claudia Creo Curcio Law Eric & Danae Delman Walt & Meg Galanty Mike & Neil Ann Greene Jamie & Nancy Hawkins Jerry's Paint & Wallpaper Center Charles & Elizabeth King Master Roofing & Siding, Inc. Claride Mayo Jim & Marilyn McCullough Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry Charles & Linda O'Connor Post Carlyle Square Saint Luke's Episcopal Church Saint Louis Catholic Church Dan Storck, FCPS Board Member Matthew Dow Teems & Kristianne Teems UCM Leadership Team Thank You, Auction Donors! Download our Auction Catalog (pdf). Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Pat Alfredson Alternative Health Associates Elaine Arberg Chef Cathal & Meshelle Armstrong Back Porch Thrift Store David Barbour Bel'Art Framing Kathy Bignotti Bilbo Baggins Global Restaurant Bluemont Vineyard Bobby McKey's Piano Bar Michael & Elin Bohn Bonaventure Resort & aLaya Spa Bowl America Bradford Renaissance Portraits Cleatus Ranieri Burk Caesar's Entertainment Caesar's Entertainment - Atlantic City Campbell & Ferrara Nurseries, Inc. The Capitol Steps Casa de Campo Resort Chadwick's Old Town Clair De Lune Clyde's Restaurant Group Suzy Coffey Constellis Group Cosmopolitan Grill Joanna Crane Crime Museum Elizabeth Cromwell Gale Curcio Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ships Diana Giammarco Photography Dishes of India Sandra Doyle David H & Teresa Burnau Evans Fairmont Hotel & Resorts The Fish Market Elaine D. Kolish Five Guys Operations, LLC Friends of UCM Friends of the National Zoo Walt Galanty & Meg Sargent Galanty Glory Days Grill Gold's Gym Great American Restaurants Greendale Golf Course Neil Ann Greene Hadeed In-Home & Office Cleaning Hard Times Cafe Kathy Harris Donna Hasslinger Diane Hill Hilton Anatole Dallas Hilton Anaheim Hilton Atlanta Hunters Head Tavern Christiane Gigi Hyland Ingleside Vineyards Initial Impressions Jack Taylor's Alexandria Toyota Jerry's Paint & Wallpaper Center Arlene Jeszensky Karen Keefer King's Jewelry Robert Kuletz & Maureen McGuire-Kuletz La Prima Catering Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority | Bronze Sponsors Tony & Judy Albano David & Nancy Jean Barbour Mike & Elin Bohn Linda Bollen David & Cleatus Burk Adrian Clary Dr. Mary Beth Cutting & Mr. William E. Cresswell Jr. Davis Industries, Inc. Charlie & Sandy Doyle Bruce & Beth Engelmann EP Mowing & Landscaping, Inc. Mark Findura & Brenda Hildebrand Donald & Priscilla Flattery Four Sales, Inc. John & Trish Fowler Richard & Eileen Friedman Hollin Hall Automotive Jon & Janet Heddesheimer Greg & Joni Koons, Weichert Realtors Janice McGovern Nichelle A. Mitchem & John F. Adamson, Jr. Mark Murray & Joanna Crane Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Sale by Gale Jim & Jo Ann Seeley Delegate Mark Sickles Delegate Scott Surovell Rebecca Todd Ron & Diane Tollefson Media Sponsors Mount Vernon Gazette Mount Vernon Voice Le Centre Sheraton Montreal HotelMackie's Bar & Grill The Little Theater of Alexandria Madame Tussauds DC Main Street Landscape Mamma's Kitchen Diana Margonie Marriott Anaheim Maryland Turf Caterers, Group Sales Maui Jim Sunglasses Corp Gifts Daniel Mauler Meggrolls Metro 29 Diner Restaurant MGM Resorts International Lynn Miller Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Mount Vernon Country Club Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited Margaret Murphy Newseum Olde Towne Pet Resort Elaine Olson Omni Charlotte Omni Homestead Resort Omni Nashville Hotel Omni Resort Amelia Island PGA National Resort & Spa The Phoenician Resort Kristine Pomaranski Potomac Riverboat Company Patsy Quick Radiance Yoga Raspberry Golf Management Dr. David B. Reynolds Chiropractic Roseina's Ellen Rydell Lyssa Seward Sheraton Boston Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Sheraton Denver Downtown Sheraton New Orleans Hotel Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Society Fair Solace Day Spa Stables at Meadowood Julia Stephens Dr. Richard Stone Sugar House Day Spa & Salon Sun Sew Vac Sunflower Florist Janis Surovell Synetic Theater Teaism Tempo Restaurant Ten Thousand Villages Theismann's Restaurant & Bar Tropicana Casino & Resort Tropicana Las Vegas Beverly Turner UCM Board of Directors Via Veneto Restaurant W South Beach Walker's Grille Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort Westin Alexandria Westin Boston Westin Charlotte Westin Georgetown Hotel Westin Las Vegas Resort & Spa Nadine Wren |
