Please join us at the 2010
Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans
Key to the Cure
Kickoff Gala and Charity Shopping Weekend!
What | When | Tickets | Sponsorship | Thank You | Catering | Entertainment
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Please join us at the 2010 What | When | Tickets | Sponsorship | Thank You | Catering | Entertainment |
Kickoff Gala
Wednesday, October 20, 6 – 9 p.m.,
Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans, 301 Canal St.
Charity Shopping Weekend
Thursday, October 21 thru Sunday, October 24
What is Key to the Cure?
Key to the Cure 2010 is a four-day charity shopping weekend — Thursday, October 21, through Sunday, October 24 — during which 2% of sales at Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans will be donated to the cancer research programs of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium.
Over the past 9 years, Saks stores nationwide have raised over $32 million for women’s cancer charities through Key to the Cure. The New Orleans event has generated over $1,066,000 locally, every penny of which went into cancer research here at home.
The Kickoff Gala
The event begins with a Kickoff Gala at Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans, 301 Canal St., Wednesday, October 20, 6 - 9 p.m. This year’s Gala will feature delectable items from several of New Orleans’s finest restaurants and caterers; a huge assortment of beverages, compliments of Republic National Distributing Co.; and great New Orleans-style entertainment on every level of the store. Complimentary parking will once again be provided the night of the Gala by Roger Ogden, Darryl & Louellen Berger and The Garage at Canal Place. The Gala attracts approximately 1,200 guests each year on average. Suggested dress: Business/Cocktail.
Gala Tickets
Tickets for the Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala cost $50 each and can be purchased via credit card by clicking on the link below.
The online ticket sales period will end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15. However, anyone wishing to purchase a ticket after this date can do so by calling Melanie Cross at 504-988-6592 or by purchasing at the door on the evening of the Gala (via cash or check only) for the same price - $50 per ticket.
Key to the Cure Sponsorships
In addition to ticket proceeds and 2% of sales, Key to the Cure raises important funds for cancer research through cash sponsorships from individuals, corporations or foundations within the community.
Sponsors levels and the benefits provided donors at each level are listed below:
Level |
Sponsorship Benefits |
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$250 |
Your name in the party program listing. 2 complimentary tickets to the Kickoff Gala, October 20, 6 – 9 p.m. | |
$500 |
Your name in the party program listing. 4 complimentary tickets to the Kickoff Gala, October 20, 6-9 p.m. | |
$1,000 |
Your name in the party program listing. 8 complimentary tickets to the Kickoff Gala, October 20, 6-9 p.m. | |
$2,500 |
10 tickets to the pre-Gala Champagne Patron Party for top sponsors. Your name on in-store signage and in the party program listing. 10 complimentary tickets to the Kickoff Gala, October 20, 6-9 p.m. | |
$5,000 |
12 tickets to the pre-Gala Champagne Patron Party for top sponsors. Your name/logo on SFA’s Canal Street windows prior to Gala; in all event invitations; on in-store signage; in all local public service announcements; and in the party program listing. 2 Donna Karan Key to the Cure T-shirts and 12 complimentary tickets to the Kickoff Gala, October 20, 6-9 p.m. Special Opportunity to “Sponsor a Saks Department” for the evening, through which you will receive your own “party within a party,” including special signage throughout the four-day shopping weekend, as well as your own signature cocktail to be served by a dedicated waiter in your sponsored area. (If you are interested in sponsoring a department, please contact Melanie Cross at 504-988-6592 for a list of those currently available.) | |
$10,000 |
14 tickets to the pre-Gala Champagne Patron Party for top sponsors. Your name/logo on SFA’s Canal Street windows prior to Gala; in all event invitations; on in-store signage; in all local public service announcements; and in the party program listing. 5 Donna Karan Key to the Cure t-shirts and 14 complimentary tickets to the Kickoff Gala, October 20, 6-9 p.m. Special Opportunity to “Sponsor 2 Saks Departments” for the evening, through which you will receive your own “party within a party,” including special signage throughout the four-day shopping weekend, as well as your own signature cocktail to be served by a dedicated waiter in your sponsored area. (If you are interested in sponsoring a department, please contact Melanie Cross at 504-988-6592 for a list of those currently available.) | |
$20,000 |
Exclusive Key to the Cure Stage Sponsor - Sponsorship Benefits: Your name/logo prominently displayed on the main stage (third floor). Your name/logo included in event advertisement in three leading local print publications ($15,000 value). 20 tickets to the pre-Gala Champagne Patron Party for top sponsors. Your name/logo on SFA’s Canal Street windows prior to Gala; in all event invitations; on in-store signage; in all local public service announcements; and in the party program listing. 10 Donna Karan Key to the Cure t-shirts and 20 complimentary tickets to the Kickoff Gala, October 20, 6-9 p.m. | |
If you would like to become a sponsor of the Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans 2010 Key to the Cure cancer research fundraiser, please contact Melanie Cross at 504-988-6592 or mcross@tulane.edu.
Thank You to the Following Sponsors of Key to the Cure 2010
Our current sponsorship total: $219,594
We would like to thank the following sponsors:
Dr. & Mrs. Prescott Deininger |
One Cleaners |
In-Kind Donors for Key to the Cure 2010
Our sincerest thanks to the following in-kind donors of Key to the Cure 2010, without whose help we could never have reached the $1 million milestone…
Bill & Jane Goldring and Republic National Distributing Company
Roger Ogden, Darryl &
Louellen Berger & Family and The Garage at Canal Place
Federico's Family Florist
2010 Key to the Cure Restaurant/Catering Participants
Many thanks to the following restaurant/catering vendors who will provide guests of the 2010 Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala with a mouthwatering array of delicious items to enjoy:
1st Level
Galatoire's - Shrimp Remoulade
J.W. Marriott New Orleans - Lobster Bisque
Commander's Palace - Turtle Soup
Cabot Vermont Cheese - Assorted Cheeses
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Company - Marinated Shrimp Bruschetta
and Waldorf Chicken Salad
Salu - Duck Liver Terrine on Toast with Red Wine Syrup
Mike's On The Avenue - Redfish Pate with Onion Jam
Arnaud's - Chicken Salad Veronique on Cucumbers
Baru Bistro & Tapas - Mazorca
Palate New Orleans / Partysist - Hors d'eouvres for Patron Party
2nd Level
Byblos Restaurant - Chicken Schwarma, Salad & Hummus
Five Happiness Restaurant - Fried Rice & General's Chicken
Hilton New Orleans Riverside - Crawfish Pasta
The Crystal Ballroom at LePavillon Hotel - LePavillon's Creole Gumbo
Luke - Whole Roasted Cochon de Lait Stuffed with Jambalaya
Audubon Catering - Corn Cakes Topped with Pulled Pork and Corn Macque
Choux
Mandina's Restaurant - Turtle Soup
Hotel InterContinental - Braised Beef Short Ribs with RazzCherry Sauce
Dooky Chase - Chicken Creole with Rice
Mia's Balcony - Mia's Chicken & Spinach Spirals
The Roosevelt Hotel - Sazerac Restaurant - Braised Duck Breast with Yam
Puree & Sazerac Whiskey Sauce
Meson 923 - Shrimp Seviche
Grill Room at the Windsor Court - Item To Be Determined
The Westin New Orleans Canal Place - Item To Be Determined
Broussard's - Item To Be Determined
Copeland's - Item To Be Determined
Chateau du Lac - Item To Be Determined
3rd Level
Maple Street Patisserie - Assorted Mini Pastries
Brocato's - Petite Canoli
KK Cookies - Assorted Gourmet Cookies
Godiva Chocolates - Assorted Chocolates
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Bread Pudding
Kosher Cajun N.Y. Deli & Grocery - Rugelach
Barbara Baggert Creations - Assorted Petit Fors
Guests of the 2010 Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala will enjoy fabulous New
Orleans-style entertainment by...
New Earth Latin Band - First Floor
Annie & The Girls - Second Floor
Bonerama - Third Floor
Also, look for tarot card reader Judith Faye, who will have two stations
on the second level of the store, one near the Contemporary Department
and one near Lingerie.