October 19, 2013
5:30 p.m.—Silent Auction and Cocktails
7:30 p.m.—Dinner, Live Auction & Fund A Cure
9:30 p.m.—Live Entertainment
Location
Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
101 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Embassy
Suites is offering a special $99 rate, based on availability, for JDRF
Gala attendees. Reservations must be made by October 5, 2013
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, and anyone wishing to embrace this year’s pirate theme can receive a complimentary eye patch.
Embassy Suites is offering a special $99 rate, based on availability, for JDRF Gala attendees. Reservations must be made by October 5, 2013 to receive the $99 rate. Call 515-244-1700 to make your reservation.
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.
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.
If you cannot attend the Gala, please consider making a 100% tax-deductible donation through Fund A Cure where 100% of the funds raised go directly to research.
For more information, contact Rachel Sinclair at rsinclair@jdrf.org or call 515-802-3220.
