Dinner with ME On Broadway A Fabulous Success
The Etheridge Foundation’s Dinner With ME on Broadway was a night to remember!
We celebrated our warm and gracious host, the singular Melissa Etheridge, for the official Opening Night of her Broadway show taking place the following evening.
Melissa also served as our emcee, bringing laughs and lightheartedness as well as moments of clarity.
Attendees enjoyed engaging talks from our guest speakers: writer and comedian Adam Strauss, professional rugby coach and retired national team captain Karameli Tiffany Fa'ae'e, and NBA agent Daniel Poneman.
Each brought completely unique stories and perspectives to the important topic of plant medicine. Thank you to our marvelous speakers for sharing with us!
Another huge highlight of the event was the live auction. Led by vibrant auctioneer Denys Dixie, the action was thrilling and got the crowd going!
Our gratitude to Denys for lending us her dynamic, high-energy, and undoubtedly effective auction skills. Melissa was seen jumping out of her seat in excitement and even high-fiving winning bidders.
Congratulations to Caryn Maroni for her winning bid on the original Allison Lefcort painting signed by both Allison and Melissa. Caryn will get to enjoy this iconic piece, inspired by Melissa’s Never Enough album cover image, in her home for years to come.
However, all attendees left with piece of this beauty – a small hand-embellished canvas print of the design in their gift bags.
Overall, the event brought in more than $102,000 in support of the Etheridge Foundation!
We are deeply grateful for the donations and support of so many wonderful people and organizations who made the night possible.
First, a profound thank you to event sponsor Park West Gallery, who generously supported in so many ways to make the evening extra special.
Not only did they sponsor event costs, but Park West’s John Block helped with everything from finding the venue, to donating trips for the auction, to providing our star auctioneer.
Park West is a true friend to the Etheridge Foundation – please consider collecting from Park West on your next cruise!
Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to Artist Allison Lefcort for creating the special custom painting for us, as well as to James Coleman Studios for their support in turning the image into a poster and canvas prints, with all proceeds to go to the Etheridge Foundation.
A big thank you to Primary Wave for their support and turnout, and to Neuman + Associates, and Hertz Lichtenstein Young & Polk, LLP for their donations.
We’re grateful to our supporters who donated wonderful auction items, including:
Andrea Lauer of Risen Division
Michelle Morganti of CV Sciences
And those who donated special treats for the Gift Bags, including:
Dr. Bronner’s (you must try their phenomenal chocolate!)
Thank you to the Fireman Group and Bond 45 staff for their impeccable hospitality. The venue, food, and service were all outstanding!
A shoutout also to our hardworking Etheridge Foundation team for all of their efforts on behalf of this event:
Executive Director Anna Symonds
Board CFO Deb Klein
Volunteer Auction Manager Lynn Gleim
A wholehearted thank from all of us to everyone who attended the event in support of the Etheridge Foundation and our mission.
We loved sharing the evening with you, and we treasure your allyship in this cause with us.
