ONLINE REGISTRATION **CLOSED** -
Please email laura@jessie.org for ticket availability
The Jessie Rees Foundation™ would like for you to join us at the 2nd annual NEGU Gala. It will be a night to shine for courageous kids fighting cancer.
NEGU, which stands for Never Ever Give Up, was the motto and message of Jessie Rees who was a caring 12 year old girl who courageously fought two inoperable brain tumors for ten months. Jessie lost her fight on January 5, 2012 but left behind a global movement of over 200,000 supporters and a simple wish—”please encourage every kid fighting cancer to Never Ever Give Up.” Jessie’s Wish is also the mission of her foundation, which provided encouragement, resources and support to over 40,000 courageous kids in 2012.
This special evening of dining, drinks, dancing, special entertainment and awards, is all about raising awareness and support to continue Jessie’s Wish. There are over 250,000 children fighting cancer today. Everyday 46 more kids are told they have cancer. Every one of these courageous kids and their families need encouragement, hope, joy and love!
It will be a great evening for a great cause! We look forward to shining with you!
TIMELINE::
- 5:30 pm Reception, cocktails, appetizers and silent auction
- 7:00 pm Dinner
- 7:30 pm NEGU Speakers, special entertainment and awards
- 8:00 pm Live auction
- 8:30 pm Dance the night away
PROCEEDS:: Proceeds support the Jessie Rees Foundation and their quest to encourage, resource and support 50,000 kids in 2013!
TICKETS:: ONLINE REGISTRATION **CLOSED** – Please email laura@jessie.org for ticket availability
- 1 Table for 10 (*) $1750
- 1 Couple $450
- Single Ticket $250
(*) We encourage you to maximize your savings by gathering a group of friends or colleagues to share a table.
There are a limited number of tickets available so we encourage you to buy your tickets early! Each ticket purchased prior to April 1 will include 4 opportunity tickets to be used at the Gala ($40 value).
If you are unable to make a purchase online please call 1(888)648-NEGU (6348) for assistance.
SPONSORS:: The NEGU Gala would not be possible without the amazing support of our sponsors. If you would like to become a sponsor please email laura@jessie.org.
SHINE FROM AFAR:: If you are unable to attend, but would like to help encourage courageous kids to keep shining and Never Ever Give Up, consider joining the JoySquad or making a donation by selecting the “Donate” button on the top right of this page.
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS:: For information about how you can contribute in-kind products or services for our silent and live auctions, please contact Cheryl Ingraham at cheryl@jessie.org
HOTEL:: The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa at Fashion Island is extending a special “NEGU Gala” room rate of $148 per night for Gala guests on 4/26 and 4/27 (based on space available) for reservations received on or before 4/5. To make a room reservation, please CLICK HERE or call (949)640-4000 and mention the NEGU Gala.
The Jessie Rees Foundation is a 501(C)(3) Charitable Corporation.