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Events
4th Annual Wings of Hope Gala 2008
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GEORGE DUKE is a Bay Area native
whose career has taken him around the world. George is known for
his solo work as well as his collaborations with other musicians.
His list of collaborators includes some of the greatest artists
performing of today. George shares: “The majority of the people
I work with are more than musicians and singers, they are personal
friends and friends help each other. Believe it or not, we
are a community and lending a hand to those in need is what we do.”
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GREG LOUGANIS – A three time
Olympian (Montreal, Los Angeles and Seoul), Greg inspired a worldwide
audience with his nearly perfect scores in the Seoul Olympics despite
suffering a concussion. He is
a six time World Champion and has held 47 National Championship
titles. Greg has fostered hope for many people touching both
hearts and minds. "People wait in line to see me, saying
there's plenty of living to be done even if you have an HIV diagnosis.”
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MARCUS PATRICK is best known for
his work in Days of Our Lives and All My Children. Marcus
was born in Great Britain and his talents embrace many aspects including
actor, singer and model. Marcus shares: “People may
notice me because of my appearance and I am happy to use that for
greater good but in truth I am but a messenger. There is an
African concept called “ubuntu” that is difficult to
translate but essentially it affirms that our humanity is inextricably
mutual, and that social harmony is the greatest good.
HIV is devastating to us all. We share not only a common humanity
but a common responsibility for each other.” website
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NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN will be
joining George Duke in a special performance at Wings of Hope 2008.
Narada is a multiple Grammy winner and legendary producer
having worked with some of the top performers over the last three
decades. Narada shares: “Saying "yes" and "yes" some
more has been a big inspiration in my life. I pray that as we take
time to love God more and to love ourselves more that we know we
can overcome anything and everything. website
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NANCY WILSON - Oprah gave her the
official designation of legend. In a career that has spanned
more than fifty years, Nancy Wilson’s achievements have impacted
both the entertainment industry and the battle for civil rights.
Nancy serves as Board Member and Honorary Spokesperson for the National
Minority AIDS Council. She shares: “We’re
talking about HIV/AIDS. All people need to pay closer attention
to their health, to themselves, and, as Black people, we need to
be honest. And come forward, step up, and take some responsibility
for our own care and our own health.website
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For their more than two decades of dedication to the HIV epidemic,
advancing clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological research, care,
and teaching. Their pioneering work relating to the oral manifestations
of AIDS includes the discovery in 1984 of hairy leukoplakia, often
one of the first outward signs of HIV disease.
For their “A Minute” program to educate and engage
a New Generation in the ongoing fight against HIV website:
Tickets for the event are $150 (open seating), $200 (reserved second
tier seating), $250 (preferred seating) and $500 for premiere seating
with celebrity photo.
This is an intimate affair and tickets are limited.
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