Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley to Host Annual Glitz & Glamour Gala; Twelfth Annual Event Promises to be the Highlight Fund Raiser of the Fall Season.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999-- The Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley
The Santa Clara Valley is a valley just south of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California in the United States. today announced the Twelfth Annual Glitz glitz Informal n. Ostentatious showiness; flashiness: "a garish barrage of show-biz glitz" Peter G. Davis. tr.v. & Glamour Gala to be held Saturday, October 16, 1999, 5:30pm, at the San Jose Fairmont Hotel's Regency Ballroom. The Glitz & Glamour Gala is the Diabetes Society's biggest fund raiser A Fund Raiser' is an organized event, attempting to collect money. The money to be collected is usually for a specific item or need. The event also can entail gimmicks or activities to promote donor interest. of the year, and proceeds go to such vital programs as educational classes, counseling with Certified Diabetes Educators, free blood glucose blood glucose Diabetology The principal sugar produced by the body from food–especially carbohydrates, but also from proteins and fats; glucose is the body's major source of energy, is transported to cells via the circulation and used by cells in the presence screenings, support groups and camps for insulin-dependent children and teens. To find out more about attending this black tie optional event, call the Diabetes Society at 408/287-3785. "Many people might be surprised to learn that diabetes is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease , blindness, stroke, kidney failure kidney failure or renal failure Partial or complete loss of kidney function. Acute failure causes reduced urine output and blood chemical imbalance, including uremia. Most patients recover within six weeks. , and amputation amputation (ăm'pyətā`shən), removal of all or part of a limb or other body part. Although amputation has been practiced for centuries, the development of sophisticated techniques for treatment and prevention of infection has greatly ," said Debra Trent, Executive Director, of the Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley. "So much can be done to prevent these life threatening complications through education. It's fund raisers like our annual Glitz & Glamour Gala that help with providing the necessary resources so we can educate and support people of all ages with diabetes and promote diabetes awareness in our community." The Glitz & Glamour Gala will feature music by the Fabulous Falcons, a complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception, followed by a gourmet dinner with wine. Silent and live auctions will give attendees a chance to win exciting trips, leisure-time activities, weekend get-aways, dinners, and more. Tickets for the event are $150 per person and $1,500 per table of ten. In addition, local companies can participate by purchasing Corporate Gold Tables for $1,800, and Corporate Diamond Tables for $2,500. About the Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley The Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley was organized in 1963 as the result of efforts by a group of mothers of children with diabetes. Dedicated to excellence in service to people affected by diabetes, the Diabetes Society is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation. Its programs are available to the estimated 150,000 people with diabetes living in the Santa Clara Valley, and also to people outside the local area. The Diabetes Society empowers individuals with diabetes to improve their well-being and lifestyle, provides information to raise community awareness of diabetes, and advocates diabetes research and education. Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley 1165 Lincoln Avenue No. 300, San Jose, CA 95125 Tel: (408) 287-3785 Fax: (408) 287-2701 www.diabetesscv.org |
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