A Promise of Hope Affair 2011
A Promise of Hope Affair was an event that provided an opportunity to support PAF. The gala event included dinner and dancing, a silent auction as well as the chance to bid on scholarships for our Scholarships for Survivors program. All proceeds went PAF to continue the day-to-day work of helping patients through our Direct Patient Services resolve their insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis of a chronic, life-threatening or debilitating disease.
THE EVENT
The tenth annual A Promise of Hope Affair was held February 26, 2011 at the Newport News Marriott at City Center and featured dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing to music provided by The Kings of Swing.
MINGLING
The 2011 A Promise of Hope Affair began at 6:00 in the evening with VIP and Welcome Receptions at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. The Silent Auction was located in the beautiful Rotunda.
SHOPPING
The Silent Auction began at 6:00 and continued throughout the evening. Items were displayed in the following categories:
- Art
- Dine Around
- Family Affair
- Fashion and Jewelry
- Great Escapes
- Home & Garden
- Pamper Your Pet
- Pampering Yourself
- Pride of America
- Sports & Recreation
FORMAL DINING
Doors opened for the Gala Dinner at 6:45 in The Grand Ballroom. The Scholarships for Survivors Program live auction was conducted after dinner.
2011 Dinner Menu
Salad
Soft Greens, Brie, Blackberries, Dried Cranberries, Sweet Red Pepper, Mandarin Oranges, Candied Ginger and Passion Fruit Vinaigrette with Candied Walnuts on the side
Entree
Seared Tenderloin of Beef with BBQ Hollandaise
Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Corn and Avocado Relish
Mashed Redskin Potatoes with Sour Cream and Apple Wood Bacon
Asparagus
Rolls
Dessert
Creme Brulee with Fresh Berries in Milk Chocolate Cup
PAF would like to thank the 2011 Anchor, Auction and Event Committees in making the event a success!
The Anchor Committee 
- Billie Sue Ackerman, Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company
- Cindy Black, Old Point National Bank
- Justin Boykin, Empower Information Systems
- Bruce Breeger, Coastal Forms and Data Products
- Dennis Kiser, Old Dominion Homes
- Donna McMahon, Towne Bank
- Robi Nelson, A Promise of Hope Affair Auction Chair
- Jennifer Stuebbe, Goodman and Company
- Eddie Tison, Tison Commercial Properties
- Randy Yocum, Express Employment Professionals
- Fran Castellow, President-Operations
- Bill Nason, Chief Operating Officer
- Jack Ennis, Chief Development Officer
- Alan Richardson, Chief Development Operations Officer
- Diana Hauser, Corporate Development Administrative Coordinator
The Auction Committee
- Robi Nelson, Chair
- Diana Hauser, Development Director, Special Events
- Ellen Gillard
- LeKendra Green
- Joyce Grimes
- Shauna Hatfield
- Carlette Hattett
- Donna Adkins
- LaToya Blizzard
- Shelby Cornick
- Jaqueline Costen
- Ashley Gillam
- Catesby Jones
- Rocquel Robinson
- Tisha Rose
- Karen Seitz
- Marilyn Simon
The Patient Advocate Foundation Gala Team
- Nancy Davenport-Ennis, CEO & President
- John H. Ennis, Jr., Chief Development Officer
- Alan Richardson, Chief Development Operations Officer
- Robin Nelson, Auction Committee Chair
- Diana Hauser, Corporate Development Administrative Coordinator
- Tracy Andrus, Applications Specialist, Co-Pay Relief (CPR) Program
