SAN JOSE, CA – May 18, 2010 -The Women’s Networking Alliance, a Silicon Valley community of women business owners, announced they are hosting “Everyday Superheroes,” a fundraiser on June 6, 2010 at the Santa Clara Convention Center from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. to help raise money for five-year-old Brentwood resident Aaron Tanner who is suffering from kidney and heart failure. 49ers safety Michael Lewis, who suffers from a heart ailment himself called atrial fibrillation, among others will attend the benefit to help raise awareness and funds for Aaron.

Aaron had his first of three open heart surgeries when he was just over a week old. At a time when most parents are celebrating the arrival of their new baby, Aaron’s parents were faced with the overwhelming tragedy of their older son, four-year-old, Ethan dying only a few weeks later from an undiagnosed heart condition, unrelated to Aaron’s. If that’s not enough of a challenge, The Tanner’s tapped medical insurance as hit the ceiling.

Local president of the Women’s Networking Alliance (WNA) and small business entrepreneur, Debbie Quintana, heard of Aaron’s story and decided to pull together the “Everyday Superheroes” event which will include an auction, dinner and dancing. WNA has set up a website (www.wnacommunity.com) for donations and sponsors to help support the cause in addition to attending the benefit.

Along with 49ers safety Michael Lewis, the event will feature local firefighters dressed in superhero costumes and the San Jose Police Department will attend. The 49ers are also donating a VIP Training Camp Experience for four in Santa Clara. Additional support has generously come in from the Oakland Raiders, San Jose Sharks, the Silvercreek Sportsplex, Best Buy and Comcast is their executive sponsor.  The Santa Clara Convention Center even donated their newly remodeled Mission City Ballroom.

The event will feature comedian, actor, keynote speaker and author, Mark Lundholm as well as a local 16 year girl comedian, Sarah Kay. Additional talent donations have come from local bands, Above the Law and The Magnolia Jazz Trio.

“Even people from out of state have shown their support including owner of Organized Management, Al Dias, actor and entrepreneur, most recently co-starring as Big Lou in “The Good Guys” on FOX. This is absolutely amazing and I’m confident we’ll sell out.” said Quintana. “We still need help so my ask is to spread the word.” When Quintana was asked about her reason for driving support for Aaron, her response was personal, “Like Michael Lewis, I suffer from atrial fibrillation and heart disease runs in my family. Aaron has a long life ahead of him and this is just simply the right thing to do.”

The generosity of the community has been overwhelming to Aaron’s mom Elizabeth, “What Debbie and her organization have done for us brings me to tears. She truly is a super woman. I hope that once Aaron is well that I can give back and raise awareness about donor ship.”

 
Contact: Debbie Quintana
(408) 307-3411

Everyday Superheroes Benefit

On behalf of The Women’s Networking Alliance, I’d like to personally invite to you join our community alliance to provide support to Aaron Tanner and his family.

Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Red Carpet at 4:00 p.m.
Santa Clara, California

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Aaron is a 4 year old boy who desperately needs a kidney and heart transplant.  If that’s not bad enough, the family already lost Aaron’s brother and now, medical bills and expenses are piling up.   We hope that you will come together with us to lend a helping hand this little boy and his family.

Please visit our WNA Community Website and get involved.  We are selling tickets to our Everyday Superheroes Event on June 6th, asking for auction donations and/or you can making a financial donation as well.  We’ll have plenty of surprises, fabulous auction items and if you order your tickets on or before April 15th, we’ll have a special complimentary gift for you upon your check in.

Our very special thanks The Santa Clara Convention Center for graciously donating their venue, Mercedez-Benz, Comcast, Above the Law and The Magnolia Jazz Band for their musical talents, and SO many other donors.  We are truly grateful.

If you have any questions, are willing to help us in any way, please contact me directly at (408) 448-6131 or via email at community@womensnetworkingalliance.com.

Debbie Quintana Founder,
The Women’s Networking Alliance

Knights of Columbus Poker Tournament
Saturday — April 24th, 2010

Fr. Vicente Dominican Hall
1313 A Street  Antioch, CA 
(to the rear  next to the school)

The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m., and the poker tournament starts at 7:00 p.m.  Anyone who wants to come just for dinner is welcome.  Dinner is $20/person.

Join us the Knights of Columbus Poker Tournament for a fun night out and it’s for a terrific cause, 4-year-old Aaron Tanner.

Don’t miss out on this fun night, not to mention it’s for a good cause!

”We finally have a date and more details for the upcoming Knights of Columbus Poker Tournament. The event will be held on April 24th in the Fr. Vicente Dominical Hall. We will be serving dinner as well.

We will have professional dealers, video screens, music, and lots of fun. In addition to Poker, we will have a Blackjack game going for those who bust and still want to enjoy the evening. Yes, there will be prizes for the winners.

Table sponsorships and screen sponsorship are available. Table sponsorships are $100 and screen sponsorships are $50. If you own or would like to advertise a business during our event, please e-mail me at kjs4114@sbcglobal.net for additional details. Proceeds will benefit the Aaron Tanner Foundation. Please go to www.saveabrokenheart.com for more details. If you are unable to attend, the website has details for donations directly to the foundation.”

Kirk J. Schuler 
Sales Principal
National Service Accounts
Hussmann Corporation
Ingersoll Rand Climate Control Technologies
855 National Drive Suite 109
Sacramento, Ca 95834
(925) 813-1590 cell
(877) 825-0573 fax

Black Diamond Ballet Theatre presents the Nutcracker to be held at the Pittsburg Creative Arts Building. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Aaron Tanner Foundation.

Location:
Pittsburg Creative Arts Building
250 School St., Pittsburg, CA

Dates: 
Friday, Dec. 18th - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19th - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 20th - 2:00 p.m.

Addmission: 
$20.00 general seating

Order Tickets:
Rachael (925) 550-9088
Lourdes (925) 584-1861
Giovanna (925) 813-0060
Cheryl (925) 698-6681

What: Haunted House
Where: Holy Rosary Life House, 1313 A St., Antioch, CA
When: Friday, Oct 30th and Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Time:  5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $5.00 adults/ $3.00 children (ages 10 and under)

Proceeds to benefit The Aaron Tanner Foundation

When: Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Time:  4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Where:  Dominican Hall — 1313 A. Street, Antioch, CA 94509

Jewelry will be sold once again by Cookie Lee with the proceeds going to support the Aaron Tanner Foundation.

Supporters are in need of donated items for the Auction or prepared Theme Basket donations would be greatly appreciated. If you have auction items or for more info, please contact Margaurite Elcenko (925) 699-8148.

More Events

The Holy Rosary Life Teen Group is planning a Halloween Haunted House in support of the Aaron Tanner Foundation.  Date to be annonced. Hope to see you there.

The Nights of Columbus are sponsoring a Texas Holdem Poker Night. Date to be announced.

In addition, Superior Car Wash Coupons will be available for $20 ($23 value).  $6 from each coupon will go to the Aaron Tanner Foundation for Aaron Tanner.  These coupons are valid until 12/31/09.

Makes a great stocking stuffer or Christmas gift.

Pinky’s is a Green Certified Car Wash
(Setting the standard to save the Delta Waterways.)

When:  Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Time:  2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Where: 300 East 18th Street
Antioch, CA  94509

For additional details contact, Kay Porter at Rivertown Nails
Call:  (925) 706-2240

Paula’s Family Florist is sponsoring a fundraiser for Aaron Tanner and SaveABrokenHeart.com. On Friday, September 25, 2009, the proceeds from the sale of all $5.00 Floral bunches will be donated to the Aaron Tanner Foundation.

What: All $5 Floral bunches will be donated to Aaron Tanner
When: Friday, September 25, 2009
Hours:  8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pre-orders are being accepted now.

Corner of A & 15th Street
(The Little Yellow House)
Antioch, CA  94509
Contact Paula Franchetto-Trotta
Call:  (925) 756-6000

When:  September 18th & 19th
Where:  Coldwell Banker Amaral & Associates
3775 Main Street,
Oakley, CA

Friday from 8:00 am — 1:00 pm
Saturday from 7:00 am — 1:00 pm

If you or anyone you know would like to donate items, please contact either: Noelle: (925) 625.5011 or Velya: (925) 625.5021

100% of all proceeds will be donated to the Aaron Tanner Foundation and anything not sold will be donated to a local shelter.

Thank You!
www.saveabrokenheart.com

We encourage supporters to download, print and freely distribute fliers for this event.

Please join us in helping to Save Aaron Tanner’s Broken Heart. 4-year-old Aaron Tanner is in need of a dual heart and kidney transplant. His need is urgent and your help is needed.

Please join us in this great cause at:  The Hanoum Estate located at 4790 Knarlwood Road, Oakley.

Events Planned for the evening:

• BBQ Dinner catered by Mike’s Beef and Brew
• Concert featuring The Crosstowne Band
• Texas Holdem Poker Tournament
• Silent auction and raffles.

Date:  September 23, 2009
Location: The Hanoum Estate
4790 Knarlwood Road, Oakley, CA
Time:  5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cost:  $50.00 per person

Poker Tournament is a $50.00 buy in, includes the cost of dinner.

For tickets and more information please contact
Noelle Young at:  (925) 759-7538

We encourage supporters to download, print and freely distribute fliers for this event.

In an article, which ran yesterday, August 26th, 2009 in the Brentwood Press, event organizers had this to say…