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Washington, DC • 11/02/2019

2019 Blue Hope Bash

Thank you so much to everyone who attended, donated and supported the 9th annual Blue Hope Bash on November 2nd. Because of your generosity, we raised a record-breaking $2.2 million in support of our mission to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support.

 

Co-Chairs

Curtis & Amanda Polk 

Stan & Nina Snow 

Host Committee

Avi Benaim, Brett & Amy Baier, Morton & Grace Bender, Kristin Rae Cecchi, Jennifer & David Chow, Marc Dubin and Holly Funger, Raul & Jean-Marie Fernandez, Rick Harris, Karen Herson, Samantha Gumenick, Michael & Vicki Herson, Evan & Cindy Jones, Keith & Stephanie Lemer, Ted & Lynn Leonsis, Jimmy Lynn, Marvin & Jo Anne McIntyre, Alan & Amy Meltzer, Mark & Liz Ordan, John & Mona Oswald, Bob & Cristina Parr, Elliott & Estee Portnoy, Jennifer DellaRatta Redmond, Bob & Tammy Sickels, Larry & Alexa Smith, Bernie & Janyse Weisz

Emcee

Craig Melvin
News Anchor, NBC News' Today
Co-Host, 3rd Hour of NBC News' Today and Anchor of MSNBC Live

 At the event

A special performance by the Original members of the Broadway cast of THE JERSEY BOYS.

 
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Blue Hope Bash Car Raffle

The 2019 Blue Hope Bash car raffle is sold out! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets! The winner of the 2019 Porsche car raffle is ticket number 0544 and a formal introduction of the winner will be made shortly! Thank you to everyone who supported the Alliance by purchasing a ticket to the raffle!

Tickets $100
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Event details

6:00 pm VIP Reception
6:30 pm Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
Dinner & Program
10:00 pm Bash After Dark
Location

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20240
PARKING Complimentary valet parking will be provided by MJ Valet. Ubers suggested.

At the event

The evening will include:

-General Reception Beginning at 6:30 PM

-Silent & Live Auctions

-Our Exclusive Bubbles & Bling Raffle

-Bash After Dark - New this year! Make sure to stick around after the dinner program for dessert and dancing!

BUBBLES & BLING

Our popular raffle is back again this year! Purchase a glass of champagne for $100 for the chance to win a gorgeous sapphire necklace or men's luxury watch courtesy of Lyn & Jay Ferriero and our friends at Liljenquist & Beckstead who make this raffle possible.

About the Blue Hope Bash

The Blue Hope Bash event series is the premier fundraiser of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The Bash occurs in cities across America and aligns a nation of passionate allies for inspirational evenings to celebrate survivorship and remember loved ones—all while raising funds to end colorectal cancer within our lifetime.

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