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What an enchanted evening!!! Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 was a beautiful balmy and star lit night for the Alana Dung Research Foundation’s Dream and Dragonflies: Seeds of Hope. The evening was a tribute to the former dean of the UH medical school, Dr. Edwin C. Cadman.
The design consultant Dean Christopher’s vision of a whimsical yet beautiful garden setting with gigantic plumeria and monstera leaves fashioned in Bali and soaring and twirling dragonflies was achieved on the grounds of the John A. Burns School of Medicine in Kaka’ako. Christopher’s magical mastery coupled with the many hours put forth by the volunteers and the generous donations of materials from many businesses transformed the grounds.
Six hundred and twenty guests enjoyed the delicious culinary delights prepared by Chef Grant Sato and his staff, the soothing music by Hapa and Jeff Petersen, and the excitement of the special silent auction which was made possible by the donations of many individuals and firms.
The Alana Dung Research Foundation is very grateful for everyone’s support. The event raised $200,000 for the medical school. The funds will provide seed money for scientists and researchers to develop preliminary findings, a necessary step before competing for large-scale research awards.
We are honored to call all of you our partners in the Foundation’s mission to eliminate the pain and suffering caused by life threatening diseases.
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Special thanks to the following individuals and organizations.
Aloha Island Lei & Flora
Bert Fujimori
Bob Porter, Hale Tropical Living
Chef Grant Sato
Craig Kojima
Creations by Mel
Dean Christopher
David Yearin, Ti’s Unlimited
Douglas Jago, Neiman Marcus
Elite Valet Services
Fanny Yeung
Floral Resources
Florist Grand
Gary Sprinkle and Pamela Young
HAPA
Harold Mita
Hawaiian Sunshine Nursery
Helena Ishida
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Honolulu Chocolate Company
Island Soap Candle Works
Ito Florist
Jabsom Students
Jan Hori
Joann Shin
K.C.C. Culinary Faculty & Students
Lani Matsuo
Leonn Kalekini
Lisa Chun
Lorraine Leslie
Malika Dudley
Marlowe Holt
Matthew Chun
Mokai Chang
NU Printing Solutions
Pearl City Florist
Pleasant Holidays
Punahele Productions
Punahou Academy Friends
Rainforest
Rance Saiki, Event Network
Rob Farrow, Catalyst Creative
Tim Desmond, Eggshell Light Company
Tropical Garden Accents
Twain Newhart
Ultimate Innovations Inc.
VIP Concierge Team
Watanabe Floral Inc.
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