The Jewels of Lifes American Lung Association’s Exceptionally Special Gala Event, Friday, March 3rd, 2006 at the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (February 2006)—American Lung Association of Florida–Southeast Area, announces the Fourth (4th) Annual Oxygen Ball, an evening of glamour, excitement, dancing and culinary delights. The Las Joyas de la Vida/ The Jewels of Life Oxygen Ball will be held on Friday, March 3, 2006 at 6:00 PM at the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. Dancing into the night will be to the sizzling sounds of Fiesta Tropicale. Couples and singles are welcome, and gentlemen hosts will be on hand to ensure everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the dancing. A silent auction, chaired by Hannah Kamin and hosted by radio personality Chet Tart of WRMF, will offer exciting donated merchandise, fabulous cruises, fine wines and exotic fare. This unique event will also feature live interactive demonstrations of culinary technique, decorating, jewelry and craft making.

Film star, Tony Curtis has donated “An Evening with Tony Curtis in Las Vegas” for the Silent Auction. Mr. Curtis and his wife, Jill Vandenberg Curtis, will be joining the winner at an exclusive dinner in Las Vegas, and Mr. Curtis is also donating a hand signed print of one of his artworks, Mar-a-Lago, to the auction recipient for a minimum bid package of $5,000.00. Gifts to be auctioned at the gala in addition to the star night with Mr. Curtis include a Kretzer Baby Grand Piano, a seven-night night Caribbean Cruise for Two on MSC Cruise Lines; a Windjammer Cruise for Two; a seven-day Caribbean Cruise for Two aboard a SeaDream Yacht; a two-night stay in an oceanfront guest room at Ritz Carlton Palm Beach; a two-night getaway cruise on Imperial Majesty Cruise Lines from Ft. Lauderdale to the Bahamas; a Foursome Golf and Lunch Date at Palm Beach Polo; a $1,500.00 spa gift; signature portraits, designer gowns and jewelry; spa pampering services and (500) $20 gift cards; glamorous restaurant dining and fine wine club memberships.

“We are excited to be hosting another spectacular grand gala based upon Latin Sizzle and high-style entertainment,” said Jim Sugarman, Area Executive Director, American Lung Association. “This is our fourth annual event and will unquestionably be this social season’s hottest ticket in town.”

Pre-events surrounding the gala included a sponsor reception at Tiffany’s Jewelers, Palm Beach – January 31, 2006, and a gathering at Columbia Restaurant at Cityplace, sponsored by la Portada magazine. The Ball, chaired by Norma Fireman and Suzi Goldsmith, will benefit children and adults who suffer from lung disease. In addition to the gracious support of Grand Benefactors, Lawrence and Florence DeGeorge, and Nick and Stephanie Tamposi, Hermé deWyman Miro, Marvin and Hannah Kamin, Fred and Anjette Scheiman, Nancy Sexauer Walsh, Peter Kelliher, and Kenny Sharples, the event is also being sponsored by Tiffany & Company. Additional sponsorships are available for the event and pre-event celebrations.

Norma Fireman and Suzi Goldsmith

Hermé deWyman Miro is International Chairwoman, and Dick and Sally Robinson are National Chairs. Nancy Sexauer Walsh and Hannah Kamin are Honorary Chairwomen, Jeffrey Bateman is Honorary Corporate Chairman and Brownie McLean is Honorary State Chairman.

Event Designer, Kenny Sharples of Creations Productions is in charge of the décor. The Gala is themed as a grand jeweled event, and the décor will match the drama and colorations of exotic jewels.

American Lung Association of Florida - Southeast Area
2701 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Phone: (561) 659-7644
1-800-330-5864
Fax: (561) 835-8967
email: amlungsefl@inhaleexhale.org
www.inhaleexhale.org

Opportunities abound for sponsorships of tables, events and pre-events. Individuals and groups may underwrite events, donate time and merchandise, secure tables for guests, make a donation, or purchase an ad in the Las Joyas de la Vida Gala journal. Graphic artists are available through the American Lung organization to assist those wishing to be highly visible to the attendees receiving the Gala journal.

About the American Lung Association of Florida

Since 1904, the American Lung Association® has been fighting lung disease through education, community service, advocacy, and research, working to help those who suffer from lung disease today, and to stop the spread of lung disease tomorrow. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the American Lung Association works to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country.