ADVISORY, March 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: Co-hosted by Jolynn Benn and Patrick Mahoney and Sofia and
Jim Riley, the Blue Ribbon Gala Underwriting Party will serve
as a chance for distinguished guests to hear the latest plans
for Canyon Acres' Annual Blue Ribbon Gala. All invitees will
have the opportunity to become underwriters. Current major
event sponsors include TROY Group, Inc., A. Gary Anderson
Family Foundation and Thank Goodness It's Sofia. All proceeds
from the gala will benefit Canyon Acres Children and Family
Services.
This year's Blue Ribbon Gala will take place on Saturday,
May 16, 2009 at The Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach.
The Jim Murray Memorial Service Award Honorees for the event
are Patrick and Mary Dirk in the Individual/Family Category,
Bock Communications, Inc. in the Civic/Community Group
Category and law firm Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
in the Corporate Category. More than 450 guests will attend to
raise upwards of $350,000 for Canyon Acres' programs.
WHO: Canyon Acres Children and Family Services has been serving
children throughout Orange County since 1980, providing the
highest level of care and therapeutic treatment to children
who suffer from a variety of emotional and psychological
disorders. Canyon Acres gives children nurturing treatment,
and opportunities that they need to grow up in safe, loving,
and stable families.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2009
WHERE: 'The Lost World' mansion and home of Jolynn Benn and Patrick
Mahoney in Anaheim Hills -- featuring a two-acre garden, eight
picturesque waterfalls, lush vegetation, hundreds of rare and
massive palms, koi ponds, a variety of tropical plants and
flowers, a large tiled zodiac, pools and temples.
For more information or to attend the event, please call Canyon Acres Director of Community Relations Kristine Peters at (714) 385-5272.