Our annual celebration and fundraiser event took place Thursday, May 15, 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Temple Beth Israel, a state of the art accessible facility, in Eugene, Oregon. We had a wonderful evening of activism, partnerships and peace with all our Mobility International USA supporters and 15 women activists with and without disabilities from Pakistan. We heard from our Pakistani delegates about the challenges and accomplishments in working for women's and disability rights issues and their experiences here in Eugene.
The evening also included:
- Live harp and mandolin music thanks to the talents of David Helphand
- Hors d’oeuvres and desserts deliciously prepared by our staff, caterers, and local restaurants (see below)
- Translations by our tireless Urdu, American Sign Language, and Certified Deaf interpreters
- Opening remarks by Dr. Alex-Assensoh, the Vice-President for Equity and Inclusion of the University of Oregon and Shelley Snow, MIUSA Board Member
- Lively verbal auction skillfully done by Dale Hartley and all our generous bidders who went home with some of the finest donated gifts from venues around the state
- Closing remarks by MIUSA Co-Founder and CEO Susan Sygall and many raffles and door prizes given to lucky winners.
We wish to extend our most sincere gratitude and appreciation for our generous sponsors and donors!
Gold Sponsor
- Office of the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, University of Oregon
Community Sponsors
- ISLER CPAs
- Evelyn Anderton
- Tom Barkin and Patti Zembrosky Barkin
- Christian Fox
- John Lawless, TBG Architects
- Musgrove Mortuaries and Cemeteries
- Nathan Phillips
- Michael Syman-Degler
- Margaret Theisen
- Richard and Charlotte Zeller
Table Sponsors
- Ann Glang
- City of Eugene
- Emily Heilbrun
- Larry Craig
- Linda Phelps
- Loren Cushing
- Palo Alto Software
- Susan Dawe
Donated Services and Items
- 100 Mile Bakery
- Belly Taqueria
- Brusslesprouts
- Cappers Frames and Prints
- Dale Hartley
- Dalia on Broadway and Café Soriah
- Emeralds Baseball
- Falling Sky Brewery & Delicatessen
- Footwise Eugene
- Full City Coffee Roasters/Palace Bakery
- Grizzlies Brand, Wildtime Foods
- International Market (formerly Plaza Latina)
- J Michael's Books
- King Estate Winery
- Lola’s Fruit Shrubs
- Marche/Provisions
- Newman’s Fish Company
- Noisette Bakery & Cafe
- Patty Rigsby
- Phoenix Inn Eugene
- Rhonda Nowell
- Sizzle Pie
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Sylvan Ridge Winery
- Temple Beth Israel
- The Shedd (The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts)
- Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
- Title Nine
- Toby's Family Foods
- Valley River Center
- Wandering Goat Coffee Co.
And our many wonderful host families and friends; thank you all!
