Dining in the Dark is a rare and unique sensory awareness experience that will take guests on a journey of taste, sound, and touch…all in the dark.  Created in Germany, Dining in the Dark is a one-of-a-kind concept that has been enjoyed by many people across Europe in cities such as Paris, Berlin, and Vienna.  Moving the concept to America in 2005, Dining in the Dark has been experienced by thousands of people wanting a peek into an unfamiliar world.

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Reception: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner and Awards: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cocktail Attire

Honorees:
Mark S. Humayun, M.D., Ph.D.
Cornelius J. Pings Chair in Biomedical Engineering
Professor of Ophthalmology, Biomedical Engineering, Cell and Neurobiology
Doheny Eye Institute/USC Keck School of Medicine
Director of NSF BioMimetic Microelectronic Systems Engineering Research Center (BMES ERC)
Director of DOE Artificial Retina Program

Marsha & Fred Wolinsky
For their tireless fundraising efforts in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness

Event Co-Chairs: Pamela & Robin Paterson

Emcee: Jon Wellner
Comedian & Actor “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”

Individual Tickets $300

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits:

Platinum Sponsorships............$50,000
one table of ten, name prominently displayed on all event materials, two-page spread in tribute journal or choice of available cover pages, logo with link on event website, special recognition at event from the stage

Gold Sponsorships...................$25,000
one table of ten, gold sponsorship listed on all event materials, gold page ad in tribute journal, logo on event website

Silver Sponsorships..................$10,000
one table of ten, silver sponsorship listed on all event materials, silver page ad in tribute journal

Bronze Sponsorships................$5,000
one table of ten, bronze sponsorship listed on all event materials, bronze page ad in tribute journal

Tribute Journal Ad Levels:

Back cover - $15,000
Inside cover - $10,000
Gold page - $5,000
Silver page - $2,500

*Tribute Journal Ad materials deadline April 17, 2009.

For more information, please contact:  Marilyn McPoland at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .