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Diabetes Youth Services
Second Annual Gala

Bob and Kathie Maxwell, Honorary Chairs


Click here for a 2007 Photo Gallery of Fantasy Fest in the Rainforest.

Diabetes Youth Services is delighted to present our Second Annual Gala to help fund much-needed services for over 3,000 children living with Type I diabetes in Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan.

Join us for an evening of great food, music and fun to support our children’s programs including our Big Shots and Little Shots camps and school support programs. You’ll be tempted by a dazzling array of silent auction items while visiting with friends in the exotic atmosphere of our Toledo Zoo. The evening includes a delicious grazing menu and cash bar.


Attire: Casual, with comfortable shoes

Parking: There’s ample parking in the Toledo Zoo lot off the Anthony Wayne Trail. The Nairobi Events Pavilion is just a short walk from the Zoo entrance. Golf cart transportation to and from the Pavilion is available if needed.

Age: 16 and over please.


Mika's grandmother wanted her to attend DYS Little Shots Day Camp this year. But, she lived in Sandusky, had no transportation, and little money. That didn't stop Mika and her grandmother! Click here to read Mika's inspiring story...



Donations/Payments
If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation or need to make an online payment for your reservation or sponsorship, please use the form below. 
Your Name: (First and Last Name)

Amount ($): (Whole Dollars Only, no decimal points)


2007 Event Sponsorships are available as follows:
For Event Sponsorship Opportunities please call the DYS office (419-480-1796), email events@dys4kids.org or download/print the Fantasy Fest in the Rainforest Sponsorship Packet.
Presenting Sponsor:Your Travel Business
Gold Sponsor$2,000
• 8 event reservations
• 2 camp scholarships - send 2 children to camp; includes recognition at camp
• Recognition/listing in event program book and on DYS website
Silver Sponsor$1,000
• 4 event reservations
• 1 camp scholarship - send 1 child to camp; includes recognition at camp
• Recognition/listing in event program book and DYS website
Bronze Sponsor$500
• 4 event reservations
• Day camp funding - fund 2 days of camp for a child
• Recognition/listing in event program book and DYS website
Friend$250
• 2 event reservations
• Day camp funding - fund 1 day of camp for a child
• Recognition/listing in event program book and on DYS website


Silent Auction Procurement
Our Fantasy Fest in the Rainforest Gala raises money for both our Big Shots and Little Shots camps. Can you help us make this event a success by donating a good or service for our Gala silent auction? Or perhaps you know of an area business that might be willing to donate an item, service, or gift card? Attached is a letter that can be used to introduce DYS to those businesses you frequent. There is also a form here that your donor can fill out listing their donation as well as their name, address, and any restrictions on the donation (such as an expiration date). Finally, we've included some auction procurement tips that we've found especially helpful for those individuals soliciting donations for the first time.

Fantasy Fest in the Rainforest is planned for Friday, September 21 at the Nairobi Events Pavilion at the Toledo Zoo. For more information on doanting auction items, call 419-480-1796 or email events@dys4kids.org.

Please note that each of the following files will open in a separate window as a PDF:
Auction Procurement Tips
Auction Request Letter
Auction Procurement Form

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