American Lung Association's Ghoulish Gala Takes Place Oct. 17

  • Thursday, July 30, 2009

The American Lung Association will be hosting The Ghoulish Gala/Research Dinner on Saturday, October 17, at the Chattanooga Convention Center beginning at 7 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction will be followed by a buffet dinner and live auction. There will be prizes for the best costumes.

Entertainment for the evening will be presented by the “funky” group from Nashville- “Here Come the Mummies” starting at 10 p.m. and playing until Midnight.

The Ghoulish Gala /Research Dinner will be presented by Kindred Hospital. All proceeds will benefit the American Lung Association of Tennessee’s life saving Pulmonary Disease research and educational programs.

Honorary Chairs are Drs. Carlos and Jennifer Baleerio. The Event Chairs for this year’s Halloween themed “FunRaiser” are Robin and Eddie Grant. Jeffery Dendy is serving as Creative Director for the event and the pre-gala kick-off.

There are a number of special sponsorship levels available, as well as special early registration pricing for individual reservations. Please call the American Lung Association of Tennessee office at 423 629-1098 or visit www.alatn.org to make reservations by Friday, October 9.

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