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| Living History at Prophecy Creek
Park |
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Revolutionary War Re-enactment and encampment was held at Prophecy
Creek Park in October 2005, presented by Whitpain Township’s
Parks & Recreation Department and sponsored by PECO Energy.
This Living History event involved regiments of living historians
from across the country. There were activities for all ages,
and area high school juniors and seniors were eligible to compete
for $5,000 in scholarship awards. The event also offered unique
opportunities for sponsorship. The Dunleavy team led the initiatives
to identify and cultivate more than $60,000 in sponsorship support,
and all of the PR promotional activities. |
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| UBS Motor Cars Under the Stars |
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United
Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Philadelphia & Vicinity hosted its
fourth annual UBS Motor Cars Under the Stars on Wednesday, June
6, 2007 at The Ardrossan Estate on the Main Line. The event
showcased the most elegant classic cars in the Philadelphia
area. It was a great success in raising $135,000 to help people
with disabilities. More than 700 guests attended. The Ardrossan
Estate was once home to Hope Montgomery Scott, the inspiration
for the leading lady played by Katharine Hepburn in The Philadelphia
Story and Grace Kelly in High Society. |
| Greater Philadelphia Blues Fest |
| The
Greater Philadelphia Blues Fest, a three-day festival presented
by The Partnership CDC, was held September 29 – October
1, 2006. Three signature events were held in venues across the
city of Philadelphia, including an “unplugged blues concert”,
the “Bringin’ it on Home” black-tie Gala featuring
renowned vocalist Juanita Holliday and The Partnership Blues
Block Party, taking place on Market Street in front of the presenter’s
offices. Since 1992, The Partnership CDC has built 350 units
of affordable housing, provided credit counseling and financial
literacy to 6,400 families, created more than 100 new jobs,
and invested $64 million dollars in the community. The Festival
raised funds to support their work. The Dunleavy team led the
planning, production and promotion of this three-day fundraising
initiative. |
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| Charity’s Ball to benefit CORA
Services |
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More
than 200 guests enjoyed an incredible evening on Saturday, October
20, 2007 at CORA Services Charity’s Ball at the Westin
Hotel in Philadelphia. The benefit, chaired by Pennsylvania
Speaker of the House Dennis O’Brien, raised $50,000 for
CORA Services enabling its work of providing assistance to at-risk
children and their families, serving more than 20,000 children
and their families annually with a broad range of social services.
The Dunleavy team provided the team to cultivate and secure
sponsorships and media coverage. |
| Bacon Brothers Concert |
| Actor
Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael, along with their very talented
band, performed a benefit concert for Bancroft NeuroHealth on
April 4, 2008. The concert was held at the University of Pennsylvania’s
Zellerbach Theatre at the Annenberg Center for the Performing
Arts. The charitable beneficiary received more than $25,000
in concert proceeds to enable its mission of providing education,
residential and vocational services to persons with autism,
developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. |
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| Annual Song of Equality Gala |
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This
Black Tie Gala attracts more than 700 guests and features a
celebrity performer in concert each year. In 2007, Grammy Award
winner Jeffrey Osborne performed to help support the work of
the Urban League of Philadelphia. In 2006 the genius of Peabo
Bryson entertained the guests. Both galas were held at the Pennsylvania
Convention Center and featured the Harmony Award, given to professional
performers (native to Philadelphia) whose work has positively
impacted their community. The Dunleavy team was engaged to serve
as Production Manager of this multi-faceted event whose net
proceeds exceed $300,000 annually. |
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