Events & Appearances: Institute Events
Institute Events
August 16-17, 2008: Matt Rides the Rockies to Benefit the Institute
Location: ColoradoInfo: In past years, Matt Donaldson has completed the Iron Man triathlon to raise support for the Institute named after his mother, Evan B. Donaldson. This year, for a change, Matt is not swimming or running, he's just going to ride his bike - for 100 miles through the Colorado Rockies, on forest trails and mountain roads as high as 12,600 feet above sea level. Matt will be riding in the Leadville Trail 100 - "The Race across the Sky" - on August 16-17, 2008. Please support Matt in this tremendous effort - be the wind at his back, pushing him up those mountains - by supporting our important work. To donate, you can either send a check (Please write "Matt Donaldson" or "100 Mile Race" on the memo line); or you can donate online through our support page at http://www.adoptioninstitute.org/about/support.php. Please put "Matt Donaldson" or "100 Mile Race" in the designation box. Finally, you can also donate by emailing Laura James, External Relations Director, at ljames@adoptioninstitute.org or calling her at (212) 925-4089.
October 23, 2008: L.A. Benefit
Location: Los Angeles, CAInfo: Mark October 23, 2008 on your calendars for the next Adoption Institute Benefit in Los Angeles. The event will be at a private home, so please contact Laura James for more information on sponsorship opportunities, and how to attend.
Past Institute Events
May 14, 2008: Annual "Taste of Spring" Gala New York City
Location: Midtown Loft 267 Fifth Avenue (29th Street)Info: At the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute's fourth annual "Taste of Spring" benefit in New York City on Wednesday, May 14 at Midtown Loft in New York, over 200 guests enjoyed great food, fabulous wines, wonderful music, and each other's company - all the while learning more about, and supporting, the Institute's work. The Adoption Institute, founded in 1996, is a unique, independent national nonprofit that provides leadership that improves adoption laws, policies and practices - through sound research, education and advocacy - in order to better the lives of everyone touched by adoption. more
November 9, 2007: "Rockin' for Our Kids" Benefit Concert Boston
The Institute Celebrated National Adoption Month with a Benefit Concert on Nov. 9. "Rockin' for Our Kids," held at the Spring Valley Country Club in suburban Sharon, MA, was a success (and a lot of fun) thanks to the contributions and participation of our New England supporters. The evening featured a fabulous dinner, silent auction, and live music by the Annulments and Danny Klein's Full House. moreOctober 25, 2007: Los Angels Fundraiser
The Adoption Institute hosted a fabulous fundraiser in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, with scores of supporters attending an enjoyable, enlightening and delicious (great food!) evening at a beautiful Beverly Hills home. Ticket sales, corporate sponsorships and silent auction items raised more than $60,000 for the Institute, and all expenses for the event were covered by our generous hosts, Peter Levine and Eric Mathre moreJuly 22, 2007: Matt Donaldson Triathlon
Location: Lake Placid, NYMatt Donaldson completed the Iron Man Triathlon yet again this year and raised funds to benefit the Adoption Institute! Here is the invitation and sponsor card response card.
May 17, 2007: Annual "Taste of Spring" Gala New York City
Location: Midtown Loft 267 Fifth Avenue (29th Street)Info: The fourth annual "Taste of Spring" benefit in New York City on May 17 was a fun evening featuring food from some of New York's top chefs and restaurants, delicious wine, music and a silent auction. This year we honored two esteemed journalists, Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt, along with Prudential Financial. For more information and to view the invitation and reply card, click here.
November 28, 2006: "A Revolution in the Making: A National Forum on Adoption Policy & Practice"
Location: Smith Hall, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, MA.Sponsors: Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute with U.S. Representative William Delahunt of Massachusetts for National Adoption Awareness Month
Time: Food and refreshments 5:30, program 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Info: This event was free to the public. Here was our invitation and reply card.
October 26, 2006: 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on the West Coast
The Adoption Institute held a very successful fundraiser in California in late October at the home of Bernie Weinraub and Amy Pascal, who is the chair of Sony Pictures. The event brought in over $100,000 from individual and corporate supporters of the Institute's unique, important work; donors included Rosie's For All Kids Foundation, Northern Trust, Evercore Partners, United Talent Agency, Infinia, Microsoft, Variety, Endeavor, Caroline Fitzgibbons and Tad Smith, Ziffren Law Firm, Panerai, Casa Del Mar and Alease Fisher. View our advertisement in Variety Magazine thanking our sponsors for this successful event.July 23, 2006: Annual Iron Man Triathlon
Matt Donaldson ran in the Iron Man Triathlon to benefit The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute.Invitation Outside
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May 24, 2006: Adoption Institute Plans Gala to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
On May 24, 2006, the Adoption Institute celebrated 10 years of providing unique, high-impact projects designed to improve the lives of everyone touched by adoption - especially children. The gala, entitled "A Taste of Spring," took place in New York City. The Board of Directors, staff, major donors and friends of the Institute gathered at the Midtown Loft for a joyous evening featuring feature celebrity chefs, winemakers, a silent auction and live music.
April, 14, 2005: "A Taste of Spring" Fundraiser
The Adoption Institute held its most successful fundraiser ever, "A Taste of Spring," at Christie's Auction House in New York City on April 14. As a result of the generosity of our supporters, the Institute will be able to continue improving adoption through its unique, high-impact programs and projects. In addition, on April 27, the Institute held a special adoption dinner/discussion with Executive Director Adam Pertman, in Washington D.C.; the dinner was part of a series of outreach events, with more planned around the country.
July 24, 2005: Matt Donaldson Completes Triathlon to Raise Funds for Institute
On Sunday July 24, 2005, Matt Donaldson - a member of our Board of Directors and son of the Institute's namesake - completed the Iron Man Triathlon in Lake Placid, N.Y. to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Adoption Institute (Hooray, Matt!). To see the invitation, go to: http://www.adoptioninstitute.org/events/2005triathlon.html
