Helen Keller Achievement Awards

The American Foundation for the Blind cordially invites you to the 17th Annual Helen Keller Achievement Awards

June 7, 2012

The Helen Keller Achievement Awards were established by AFB in 1994 to acknowledge her extraordinary efforts and promote the notable achievements of individuals and organizations that have improved the quality of life for all people who are blind or visually impaired.

Proceeds from this fundraising gala will enable the American Foundation for the Blind to continue and expand its programs and services. Your generous support is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

June 7, 2012
New York Marriott Downtown
85 West Street

Achievement Award Recipients:

Donald A. Goldsmith, Sr. Partner, Private Wealth Services, Holland & Knight
Glen Weiss, Senior Vice President, Director of Leasing, Vornado Realty Trust
Mark Turits, Vice President, Captioning & Video Description, CBS Television Network
Betsy Fouss, Executive Director, Delta Gamma Foundation
Rocco Fiorentino, Musician and Humanitarian

Dinner Chairs:

Martin D. Franks, Exec. VP, Planning, Policy & Govt. Relations, CBS Corporation
Susan Ward Mink, AFB Board of Trustees
Michael Ross, Chief Talent & Rewards Officer, HP

Honorary Chair

J. W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman & CEO, Marriott International

Leadership Levels of Sponsorship:

$50,000 Benefactor Table—two ringside tables of ten, and a gold page in the printed program.
$25,000 Underwriter Table—one ringside table of ten, and a silver page in the printed program.
$10,000 Patron Table—one prominent table of ten, and a full page in the printed program.
Individual Tickets—$600 per person

Corporate honorees, chairs, and major supporters receive recognition in press releases and news articles circulated to influential business, financial, and entertainment publications as well as newspapers across the U.S. Also, companies will be prominently featured in all AFB communication vehicles, including its annual report, newsletters, and website.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Suzette Williams
(212) 502-7621
swilliams@afb.net