Date: December 6, 2022
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: The Capitol View at 400
444 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Fight Lymphoma Dinner Party is a one-night-only charity event that brings together lymphoma patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to raise awareness and funds for lymphoma research.
We are excited to announce our guest speakers:
Senator Dan Sullivan (AK)
Our foundation's namesake, Chike, was an integral member of Senator Sullivan's D.C. legislative team, working on military, veteran, and foreign policy portfolios. We welcome Senator Sullivan to reminisce on his experience with Chike and discuss the importance of lymphoma research among the active military and veteran populations.
Dr. Kieron Dunleavy
Dr. Dunleavy is a highly accomplished medical oncologist and hematologist, with broad clinical and research experience in lymphoma. He is a professor in the Department of Medicine at George Washington University, where he also serves as Director of the Lymphoma Program and Director of the Microbial Oncology Program. Additionally, Dr. Dunleavy sits on the scientific advisory board of the Lymphoma Research Foundation and is an editorial board member for several journals. His work has been published in more than 100 manuscripts and textbook chapters, and he frequently presents his findings across the United States and internationally. Dr. Dunleavy’s philosophy of care is to increase the cure rate for lymphomas while reducing treatment toxicity for patients.
All proceeds from the event will go to support our ongoing efforts to fight lymphoma. Don't miss this unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those affected by lymphoma!
TICKETS
Supporter Ticket - $250
One ticket to the dinner event. The evening features a beer and wine reception, seated dinner, and raffle prizes. During dinner, you will hear from members of the lymphoma community and get updates on our latest initiatives.
Tribute Ticket Package - $500
The Tribute Ticket Package includes two tickets to the dinner event and a tribute featured in the evening program and on our website.
Table Sponsor - $1,600
As a Table Sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition at the event, including:
One table with preferred seating for eight guests. Special recognition at the dinner event. Corporation/individual name and sponsorship level are prominently featured on the sponsor page in the evening program and event webpage.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor - $10,000
As the Presenting Sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition at the event, including:
Two premier tables for eight guests. Special verbal recognition at the dinner event. Corporation/individual name and sponsorship level are prominently featured on the sponsor page in the evening program, event webpage, and all event signage. Your logo and a photo featured with a full-page write-up on all print and digital media.
You will also receive special recognition in our quarterly newsletter and on our website.
Innovation Sponsor - $7,500
As an Innovation Sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition at the event, including:
Two premier tables for eight guests. Special verbal recognition at the dinner event. Corporation/individual name and sponsorship level are prominently featured on the sponsor page in the evening program, event webpage, and all event signage. Your logo and photo are featured with a half-page write-up on all print and digital media.
You will also receive special recognition in our quarterly newsletter and on our website.
Mission Sponsor - $5,000
As a Mission Sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition at the event, including:
One premier table for eight guests. Special verbal recognition at the dinner event. Corporation/individual name and sponsorship level are prominently featured on the sponsor page in the evening program, event webpage, and all event signage. Your logo and a photo are featured with a quarter-page write-up on all print and digital media.
You will also receive recognition in our quarterly newsletter and on our website.
Table Sponsor - $1,400
As a Table Sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition at the event, including:
One table with preferred seating for eight guests. Special recognition at the dinner event. Corporation/individual name and sponsorship level are prominently featured on the sponsor page in the evening program and event webpage.
Raffle Prize Sponsor *- $3,000
As the Raffle Prize Sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition at the event, including:
One table with preferred seating for eight guests. Special recognition at the dinner event. Corporation/individual name and sponsorship level are prominently featured on the sponsor page in the evening program and event webpage.
Beverage Sponsor* - $2,000
As the Beverage Sponsor, your organization will receive prominent recognition at the event, including:
One table with preferred seating for eight guests. Special recognition at the dinner event. Corporation/individual name and sponsorship level are prominently featured on the sponsor page in the evening program and event webpage.
*Limited Quantity
Diversity in cancer research leads to treatments that are effective for everyone.
That's why we're raising money to fund innovative lymphoma research. We are hosting a fundraiser on December 6, 2022 in Washington, D.C., and you're invited! Join us for dinner in honor of Chike Springer; it was Chike's idea to start a nonprofit, and he was committed to giving back and using his experience to help others. By supporting our fundraising dinner, you can help us make a difference in the lives of lymphoma patients. With your support, we can fund lymphoma research focusing on underserved populations and addressing health equity issues.
Featuring Key Note Speaker
Senator Dan Sullivan (AK)
Chike Springer, our foundation's namesake, was an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves and was previously stationed at Ft. Wainwright for several years. Chike was an integral member of Senator Sullivan's D.C. legislative team for two years, working on military, veteran, and foreign policy portfolios. We welcome Senator Sullivan to reminisce on his experience with Chike and discuss the importance of lymphoma research among the veteran population.
Meet Dan
Dan Sullivan was sworn in as Alaska’s eighth United States Senator on January 6, 2015. Sullivan serves on four Senate committees vital to Alaska: the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; the Armed Services Committee; the Environment and Public Works Committee; and the Veterans' Affairs Committee. Prior to his election to the U.S. Senate, Sullivan served as Alaska’s Attorney General and Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
Sullivan has a distinguished record of military and national security service. He is currently a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Since 1993, Sullivan has served in a variety of command and staff billets on active duty and in the reserves, including TRAP Force Commander and 81mm mortar Platoon Commander, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable); Weapons Company Executive Officer, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines; Commanding Officer, Delta Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion; Executive Officer, Echo Company, Fourth Reconnaissance Battalion; and Commanding Officer, 6thAir Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO). In 2004, Sullivan was recalled to active duty for a year and a half to serve as a staff officer to the Commander of U.S. Central Command, General John Abizaid, spending substantial time deployed in the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and Central Asia. In July 2013, Sullivan was recalled to active duty to serve with a Joint Task Force in Afghanistan focusing on dismantling terrorist networks and criminalizing the Taliban insurgency.
Sullivan earned a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University in 1987 and a joint law and Masters of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in 1993. Dan and his wife Julie Fate Sullivan married over 20 years ago in Julie’s hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska. They have three daughters.