Child Abuse Prevention Center Annual Gala Supported by Prominent Orange County Organizations

ANAHEIM, Calif. - April 10, 2015 - PRLog -- The Child Abuse Prevention Center, Orange County’s leading not-for-profit organization aimed exclusively at preventing child abuse, will host its 17^th Annual Bright Futures Celebration “Game Show Gala” on April 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach.

The Bright Futures Celebration unites Orange County business and community leaders for an evening of entertainment and giving.  Over the past 17 years, more than 3,500 guests have participated in the celebrations to raise critical funds to help local children.

Southern California companies have generously donated auction items for guests to bid on and win. Featured packages include:

Las Vegas Weekend Getaway

Two round-trip tickets from John Wayne Airport to Las Vegas, a two-night stay at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, and a VIP table experience at the Hyde Bellagio with two complimentary bottles.

Goodyear Blimp

30-minute flight for two includes round-trip transportation.

Black, Starr, and Frost Shopping Spree with Dinner

$1,500 shopping spree and private dinner with seven friends.

Carmel Studio at Hyatt Highlands Inn

One-week stay in a spacious studio overlooking the Big Sur coast; accommodates up to four people; includes deck and spa tub.

David Wilhelm In-home Dining Experience and Wine Pairing

Six-course dinner and wine pairing for eight specially prepared by renowned and iconic local chef-restaurateur, David Wilhelm.

One week stay in Silverthorne, Colorado

Enjoy lodge-style accommodations nestled in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains during any season.

Los Angeles Lakers

Own a pair of Laker’s official team shoes signed by Kobe Bryant and two-tickets to a Laker’s game.

Mexican Retreat and Adventure

Seven-night stay at Los Cabos Vacation Getaway with choice of villa.


Game Show Gala Sponsors

Capital Group is the Gala’s Showdown Sponsor. Bonus Round Sponsors include Littler, William Blair, Gibson Dunn, Jewel Family Foundation, Wells Fargo, and Crescent. Sweepstakes Sponsors include Armstrong/Robitaille/Riegle, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Wright Ford Young, Brandywine Global, Nile Capital Group, TCW, Kings Care Foundation, and First American Financial Corp. Winners Circle Sponsors are Neuberger Berman, US Bank, and Lazard Asset Management.

Single tickets for the Celebration are $250. There are six sponsorship levels ranging from $1,500 to $25,000, and more than a dozen different underwriting opportunities, priced from $750 to $5,000.  For those unable to attend, but still wanting to show support, donors may pledge a “Bid from the Heart” until June, 2015.

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit www.brightfutures4kids.org/gameshowgala, call 714-543-4333or email events@brightfutures4kids.org.

About The Child Abuse Prevention Center

The Child Abuse Prevention Center is dedicated to serving at-risk children and families in crisis.  As Orange County’s leading not-for-profit organization focused exclusively on the prevention of child abuse, the early intervention programs of the Prevention Center have a documented record of working to prevent child abuse before it occurs. For more information please visit: www.BrightFutures4Kids.org or engage on Facebook at www.facebook.com/childabusepreventioncenter.