Honoree:  Gerry Neugent and Knapp Properties

Event Details
5:00 - Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 - Dinner, Live Auction and Fund A Cure
9:45 - Live Circus Performance
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Embassy Suites
Des Moines Downtown
101 E. Locust St.

Embassy Suites is offering a special $99 rate, based on availability, for JDRF Gala attendees.
Reservations must be made by October 5, 2014 to receive the $99 rate. Call 515-244-1700 to make your reservation.

Black-Tie Optional
Skeffingtons Formal Wear is offering discounted tuxedo rentals for JDRF Gala attendees. Prices range from $63 to $123 depending on the style of coat selected.

Express Pay
Sign up for Express Pay at Gala Registration. By participating in Express Pay, JDRF requests your credit card and billing information upon arrival at registration, allowing you to “skip” the bank at the end of the evening and proceed directly to Item Pick-Up.  This is a safe, secure and simple way to purchase live and silent auction items as well as make a contribution to Fund A Cure while enjoying every moment of the evening.
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Parking
Valet parking will be available free of charge.

Auction Preview
A preview of this year's exciting auction items will be available to attendees the week before the event.