Friday, November 12, 2010

CHEMO DUCK GOES COUNTRY FUNDRAISER AT BERGER

This past Tuesday night, our Berger Event Facility hosted the "Chemo Duck Goes Country" fundraiser. GMP producer Brandon Thomas help produce the event in conjunction with GMP client Brian Mayes. Here are excerpts from Brandon's review of the evening...

Last Tuesday night I helped produce a benefit for Lu Sipos's organization called "Gabe's My Heart". The event was called "Chemo Duck Goes Country" and it was a huge success. Gabe Sipos (8 yrs old and a cancer survivor) was the inspiration for this organization. He is in a movie coming out in January with Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw called "Country Strong". Red Carpet pictures with Gwyneth and Gabe taken this week in Nashville at the preview for the movie have now circulated all around the globe.

Celebrities gathered to raise money for Lu's organization and champion the fight against pediatric cancer. One of the best parts of the evening was getting to spend some time talking with Colin Raye. He is a pretty amazing guy. Very strong believer and encourager. I've always loved Colin but my love for his music was re-fueled Tuesday night. Incredible voice and gift...still!

Lu and Rob Sipos have quite a fire cracker on their hands. Gabe is Mr. Charm and worked the crowd like a pro. He is a great kid and a worthy opponent at thumb war. I didn't even let him win. :) I loved getting to know Gabe, Rob and Lu. They are one very special family. Kudos to everyone for a wonderful night...especially Brian Mayes.

And here is a post show comment we received from Brian Mayes, our client with the Nashville Publicity Group;...

Hey Brandon,

Thanks for your help with making the event so incredible...
On behalf of Chemo Duck, Collin Raye and Nashville Publicity Group, thank you.
The Berger is hands down the best event space in town.

Brian Mayes
Nashville Publicity Group


Red carpet and photo opp in front of the Berger...

Colin Raye performing on the Berger stage...

Chemo Duck mascot stuffed animals used at the auction...

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