
We love events and we love them even more when they are for amazing organizations like the Grand Rapids Red Project.
We had the privilege of planning the first ever, Dining Out For Life sponsor and restaurant kick-off party. It was important for the organization to recognize the amazing sponsors and participating restaurants that are giving so generously of their time and money to support HIV/AIDS services in our local community.
View the event photos here.
Venue: Haworth, MoDiv space
Caterer: Skywalk Deli
Cordials: Brewery Vivant, Art of the Table
Floral Arrangements: Haworth
Hostess: Valerie Lego, WZZM 13 and Tami VandenBerg, board president, The Grand Rapids Red Project
Graphics: Chris Koens
Printing: FastSigns
We were able to unveil the 2012 promo videos at the event, you can view them below. 834 had the privilege of working with Scopitone VidBox again to create the below 2 videos. Great work guys!
Dining Out For Life Kick-Off Reception
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