LIHU‘E — The buckle is back — Hoedown for Hope, Kaua‘i’s premier gala event for the American Cancer Society is slated for October 3 at Kilohana Plantation. This western-style fundraiser brings together friends, cattle wrestlers, saloon gals and cowboys-at-heart for
LIHU‘E — The buckle is back — Hoedown for Hope, Kaua‘i’s premier gala event for the American Cancer Society is slated for October 3 at Kilohana Plantation.
This western-style fundraiser brings together friends, cattle wrestlers, saloon gals and cowboys-at-heart for a memorable evening in a casual, fun-filled paniolo setting that supports a most worthy cause: The fight against cancer.
Tickets are now available and at special “early bird” prices. Purchase a ticket by Aug. 15 for only $90. It’s easy to do on-line at hoedownforhope.org or the ACS office next to St. Michael’s Church at 4371 Puaole St., Suite C, in Lihue.
After Aug. 15, individual tickets will be $100. There also are opportunities to support this event through sponsorship, underwriting or auction donations.
At its inaugural 2008 event, Hoedown for Hope attracted more than 450 guests and raised $69,000 for the American Cancer Society through sponsorships, ticket sales, silent and live auctions and a country store. This year’s event is expected to sell-out as well, hoping to exceed a goal of $75,000.
Western attire is encouraged, so dust off your cowboy hat and polish up your boots for a night full of fun with live music, train rides, activities and demos, dinner, line dancing, live and silent auctions and more. The entertainment will include Bluegrass, Country and paniolo-style music. The menu offers mouth-watering gourmet Tex-Mex and barbeque cuisine, thanks to the collaboration of several of the finest island chefs.
Event co-chairs Lisa Lewis and Michelle Emura share this heartfelt message: “We know times are tougher, but cancer knows no recession and touches us all. Your support helps us ease the burden of cancer on Kaua‘i. Help a worthy cause and enjoy some boot stompin’ fun, too.”
According to Mary Williamson of the Kaua‘i ACS office, “Your support ensures thriving programs and services for Garden Island patients and families — in demand now more than ever — and backs national efforts in research and education that help everyone. Because of the community’s kokua we are closer to a cure every day.”
For more information, hoedownforhope.org or call Lisa Lewis, 651-6602 or the American Cancer Society, 246-0695.
