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Lighting/Fan Manufacturer Consortium Supports The H Foundation
7.1.10 | Chicago, IL | With the 10th annual Goombay Bash Fundraiser less
than two months away, several leading manufacturers--- including
Bulbrite, Fanimation, Hinkley Lighting, Murray Feiss, Schonbek and WAC
Lighting--- have teamed up to create a consortium to recruit support for
The H Foundation, a non-profit LaGrange, Illinois-based organization
dedicated to raising funds for Cancer Research. Together, the
consortium has set a lighting industry goal to raise at least $50,000 to
support The H Foundation and cutting edge Cancer Research.
On August 7th, the H Foundation will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of its annual Goombay Bash, what has become one of Chicago's largest charity fundraisers, and the industry is stepping up to the challenge of supporting the foundation at a higher level than ever before. Launched in 2000 by Hortons Home Lighting, a leading lighting distributor with locations in LaGrange, Chicago and Orland Park, IL, after two employees were diagnosed with cancer a month apart, the Goombay Bash fundraiser for cancer research has evolved into a beloved industry force. The goal of the consortium is to quickly recruit more individuals from the industry to support the event with sponsorships, event journal ads, and donations that have the most direct benefit to The H foundation’s research. To date, the foundation is up to $26,500 in commitments.
Emceed by local CBS-TV news anchor Rob Johnson, Goombay’s 10th anniversary event will feature a gourmet buffet, live music and dancing, silent and live auctions, fireworks, raffle prizes, and a live drawing with a $10,000 raffle prize. Dress is casual (Hawaiian shirts and sandals welcome). More than one thousand guests will attend the event which=20 will be held Saturday, August 7, 2010, in the Grand Ballroom at Chicago’s Navy Pier from 5 PM to midnight. Tickets are $100 per person if purchased before July 25th and can be ordered online at www.GoombayBash.com or by calling 708-352-5240.
According to John Rot, co-owner of Horton's Home Lighting and Chairman of The H Foundation. “Our fundraiser has totally taken on a life of its own. The local community and the entire industry have rallied behind the event. People who came to the first event, brought friends and family to the next, and it has become an annual tradition that people put on their calendar to support this great cause.”
Named after the Caribbean cocktail Goombay Smash, the fundraiser sets itself apart with its upbeat, festive vibe that's refreshingly casual. “We wanted it to be a party and a celebration,” Mr. Rot added. “We’re taking the auctions to a new level and have brought in some technology that most people would not have seen at any other fundraiser. We’re returning to the wonderful Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier after a great event last year, where over 1,000 people attended and we raised $450,000 in one evening. These dollars go a long way to positively impact cancer research, and guests really do have a blast during this fun and entertaining Caribbean styled party."
About The H Foundation and Goombay Bash
Cancer affects 1 in 3 people and Cancer Research is the common goal of the people at The H Foundation. The foundation started out as simply a few friends with entrepreneurial spirit that decided that they could make a difference. They hosted their largest fund raising event called the Goombay Bash under the disguise of a casual Caribbean-style party. In just nine years, the organization has raised nearly $3 MILLION for cancer research! These funds are used as seed money for basic science cancer research projects, which compete for additional government or private funding, and as a result, have literally turned into nearly $30 million of research dollars towards finding a cure.
Since The H Foundation is 100% volunteer organization, 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University, with every dollar raised going directly to Basic Science Cancer Research. This allows scientists to pursue novel ideas to detect cancer earlier and with greater precision. These ideas are then built into a portfolio of research knowledge to compete for grants from other foundations. This "seed money" for basic research leads to millions of dollars from additional private funding, allowing the center to continue the fight to cure cancer.
The H Foundation also helps provide start-up funds that are then matched, enabling thousands of dollars to turn into millions. With the help of a $20,000 grant from The H Foundation, Dr. Teresa Woodruff was able to conduct extensive research with true medical results to help The Feinberg School receive a $21 million grant to study the fertility threats posed to young men, women, and children after cancer treatment. Dr. Woodruff coined the term Oncofertility to=20 describe the new discipline that bridges the information and technology gaps between oncology and reproductive medicine, providing viable fertility preservation options for people with cancer and other fertility threatening diseases.
About BULBRITE
BULBRITE is a leading supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology. BULBRITE is headquartered at 145 West Commercial Avenue in Moonachie, New Jersey.
About FANIMATION
FANIMATION is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of ceiling fans renowned for high profile designs and energy saving technology. FANIMATION is headquartered at 10983 Bennett Parkway , Zionsville, Indiana 46077.
About WAC LIGHTING
WAC Lighting is a cutting edge manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, which develops Responsible Lighting products for the home or business environment. WAC Lighting is headquartered at 615 South Street, Garden City, New York 11530.
On August 7th, the H Foundation will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of its annual Goombay Bash, what has become one of Chicago's largest charity fundraisers, and the industry is stepping up to the challenge of supporting the foundation at a higher level than ever before. Launched in 2000 by Hortons Home Lighting, a leading lighting distributor with locations in LaGrange, Chicago and Orland Park, IL, after two employees were diagnosed with cancer a month apart, the Goombay Bash fundraiser for cancer research has evolved into a beloved industry force. The goal of the consortium is to quickly recruit more individuals from the industry to support the event with sponsorships, event journal ads, and donations that have the most direct benefit to The H foundation’s research. To date, the foundation is up to $26,500 in commitments.
Emceed by local CBS-TV news anchor Rob Johnson, Goombay’s 10th anniversary event will feature a gourmet buffet, live music and dancing, silent and live auctions, fireworks, raffle prizes, and a live drawing with a $10,000 raffle prize. Dress is casual (Hawaiian shirts and sandals welcome). More than one thousand guests will attend the event which=20 will be held Saturday, August 7, 2010, in the Grand Ballroom at Chicago’s Navy Pier from 5 PM to midnight. Tickets are $100 per person if purchased before July 25th and can be ordered online at www.GoombayBash.com or by calling 708-352-5240.
According to John Rot, co-owner of Horton's Home Lighting and Chairman of The H Foundation. “Our fundraiser has totally taken on a life of its own. The local community and the entire industry have rallied behind the event. People who came to the first event, brought friends and family to the next, and it has become an annual tradition that people put on their calendar to support this great cause.”
Named after the Caribbean cocktail Goombay Smash, the fundraiser sets itself apart with its upbeat, festive vibe that's refreshingly casual. “We wanted it to be a party and a celebration,” Mr. Rot added. “We’re taking the auctions to a new level and have brought in some technology that most people would not have seen at any other fundraiser. We’re returning to the wonderful Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier after a great event last year, where over 1,000 people attended and we raised $450,000 in one evening. These dollars go a long way to positively impact cancer research, and guests really do have a blast during this fun and entertaining Caribbean styled party."
About The H Foundation and Goombay Bash
Cancer affects 1 in 3 people and Cancer Research is the common goal of the people at The H Foundation. The foundation started out as simply a few friends with entrepreneurial spirit that decided that they could make a difference. They hosted their largest fund raising event called the Goombay Bash under the disguise of a casual Caribbean-style party. In just nine years, the organization has raised nearly $3 MILLION for cancer research! These funds are used as seed money for basic science cancer research projects, which compete for additional government or private funding, and as a result, have literally turned into nearly $30 million of research dollars towards finding a cure.
Since The H Foundation is 100% volunteer organization, 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University, with every dollar raised going directly to Basic Science Cancer Research. This allows scientists to pursue novel ideas to detect cancer earlier and with greater precision. These ideas are then built into a portfolio of research knowledge to compete for grants from other foundations. This "seed money" for basic research leads to millions of dollars from additional private funding, allowing the center to continue the fight to cure cancer.
The H Foundation also helps provide start-up funds that are then matched, enabling thousands of dollars to turn into millions. With the help of a $20,000 grant from The H Foundation, Dr. Teresa Woodruff was able to conduct extensive research with true medical results to help The Feinberg School receive a $21 million grant to study the fertility threats posed to young men, women, and children after cancer treatment. Dr. Woodruff coined the term Oncofertility to=20 describe the new discipline that bridges the information and technology gaps between oncology and reproductive medicine, providing viable fertility preservation options for people with cancer and other fertility threatening diseases.
About BULBRITE
BULBRITE is a leading supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology. BULBRITE is headquartered at 145 West Commercial Avenue in Moonachie, New Jersey.
About FANIMATION
FANIMATION is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of ceiling fans renowned for high profile designs and energy saving technology. FANIMATION is headquartered at 10983 Bennett Parkway , Zionsville, Indiana 46077.
About WAC LIGHTING
WAC Lighting is a cutting edge manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, which develops Responsible Lighting products for the home or business environment. WAC Lighting is headquartered at 615 South Street, Garden City, New York 11530.
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