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.

The dinner will support the Foundation’s urgent mission to find treatments, preventions, and cures for retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.  Since its inception in 1971, the Foundation has raised over $425 million to fund promising research. 

VISIONARY AWARDS Dinner
DINING IN THE DARK

FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS
HONORS

Walter P. Havenstein

CEO
SAIC

Marty Irving
President and CEO
Irving Interests

Thursday, December 15 , 2011
6:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm Dinner and Awards

Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, Virginia 22102

Business Attire

FOR TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION CONTACT Matthew Musgrove AT (410) 423-0623 OR This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation towards this event, please contact Matthew Musgrove at (410) 423-0623 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sponsorship
VISIONARY SPONSOR $100,000
Two tables of eight, name prominently displayed on 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 stage.

INNOVATOR SPONSOR $50,000
One table of eight, name prominently displayed on event materials, ad in tribute journal or choice of available inside cover pages, logo with link on event website.

LUMINARY SPONSOR $25,000
One table of eight, name listed on event materials, ad in tribute journal, logo with link on event website.

DISCOVERY SPONSOR $10,000
One table of eight, name listed on event materials, ad in tribute journal, logo on event website

INSIGHT SPONSOR $5,000
One table of eight, name listed on event materials, ad in tribute journal

SUPPORTER $2,500
Two individual tickets, ad in tribute journal