George Gabriel earning H.O.P.E. Lifetime Achievement at 6th Annual Wine for Hope
Money benefits local chronically and terminally ill children
February 25, 2016 (Youngstown, Ohio) – The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents the 6th Annual Wine for Hope event on Friday, April 15th at 7p.m. at The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, Youngstown. Joining us is WKBN 27 First News Anchor Erika Thomas as our Master of Ceremonies.
TICKETS Must be Purchased at the Door | More info on the Event
It will be an exciting evening of fine wines, gourmet food stations and great music, provided by Simply Ed. For those who become Grand Cru, Sommelier or Vintner sponsors, and attend the event, they will have the opportunity to wear elegant jewelry at the Wine for Hope event again this year courtesy of Komara Jewelers. Prior to the event, sponsor guests can Tickets are currently on sale for $60 per person until April 1st and $75 at the door and include all of evenings excitement as well as a commemorative wine glass. Tickets can be purchased on The Foundation website at: HopeMV.org or by calling Komara Jewelers at 330-793-9048.
This year, The Foundation will be presenting George Gabriel with the H.O.P.E. Award (Honorable. Outstanding. Philanthropic. Excellent.) for his lifetime achievement and contributions to the community. This prestigious award is given to someone who, for many decades, has donated time, money and resources to improve the quality of life for children and families in our community. In his various positions with the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Gabriel has spent over three decades in service to disabled youth, adults and their families. He organized special community events such as a Valentine’s Dinner Dance, American Idol Night and Bike Night. Always the first to arrive and the last to leave, George was the driving force in getting things done, most often after a full day at work. He is the founder of an annual softball game, giving everyone, regardless of his or her disability, a turn in the batters box. He has also spearheaded many events for our veterans and has led a group of workshop participants in volunteer activities as Second Harvest Food Bank.
The event is sponsored by television stations WKBN 27 First News & 33 WYTV; radio station MIX 98.9; Komara Jewelers, Lamar Advertising Company and Minuteman Press of Youngstown.
For further information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please visit The Hope Foundation website at: HopeMV.org.
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The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our community’s chronically and terminally ill children and their families through charitable support. With money raised from donations and our signature fundraisers, The Foundation provides grants up to $5,000.
