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CrisisLink's Sat., April 12, 2008 |
On Saturday, April 12, 2008, the community came out in force to help CrisisLink celebrate 39 years of service to the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region at LinkUp & Listen, our annual gala and auction event. Thanks to the generous support of our corporate and individual sponsors, memorial sponsors, supporters, auction donors, and all those who attended, vital funds were raised to support CrisisLink's live saving and empowering programs for the region.
CrisisLink also honored several individuals and organizations for their distinguished leadership and contributions to improve services available to those in crisis or seeking health & human services. Honored were Prince Leopold d’Arenberg from Europe and Azalea Charities, Inc.; Paul Di Vito; and Northern Virginia Regional Commission, accepted by Executive Director Mark Gibb.
Thank you to everyone who supported CrisisLink through LinkUp & Listen this year. Your support is instrumental in ensuring CrisisLink is able to continue providing vital services to individuals in our community who are in crisis, who are seeking health and human services, and/or who are dealing with a traumatic loss.
Stay tuned for details on next year's LinkUp & Listen! Until then, you can learn more about CrisisLink via our web site, by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter, or by giving us a call (703-527-6603).
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Honorary Co-Chairs
Congressman Jim Moran, U.S. Representative, Virginia's 8th District
Sheila L. Casey, COO, The Hill, wife of U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George Casey, Jr.
Annette Conway, wife of Commandant of the Marines General James Conway
Master of Ceremonies | Melanie Alnwick, Reporter/Anchor, FOX 5 News
Auctioneer | The Honorable Kerry Donley, Former Mayor of Alexandria
Musical Guest | Lionize
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Honorees
Prince Leopold d’Arenberg from Europe and Azalea Charities, Inc. for their deep commitment to our nation’s wounded soldiers who have given so much, and for raising funds and partnering with CrisisLink to help the Army’s Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline meet the many challenges these soldiers and their families face.
Paul Di Vito, past president of CrisisLink, for “walking the walk” with his strong leadership, generous personal support, and deep commitment to our mission as he has strengthened and guided CrisisLink to a new level of service for the community.
Northern Virginia Regional Commission, accepted by Executive Director Mark Gibb, for belief in the power of 2-1-1 to connect residents to health and human services regionwide, and for planning and partnering with local jurisdictions, Governor Kaine, Virginia’s General Assembly, Virginia Department of Social Services, Council of Community Services, Nonprofit Roundtable, and CrisisLink to make 2-1-1 VIRGINIA a reality in Northern Virginia.
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Sponsors of LinkUp & Listen
Life Saver [$7,500]

USEC Inc.
Hero [$5,000 to $7,499]
Bernhardt Wealth Management, Inc.
Janice Brandt
Guttman Family Foundation
Rescuers [$2,500 to $4,999]
Azalea Charities, Inc.
Dominion Hospital, HCA Virginia
Law Office of Daniel S. Fiore
Harris Teeter
The PMA Group
Thompson Hospitality Corporation
Defenders [$1,000 to $2,499]
Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T)
Cassaday & Company, Inc.
Giuseppe & Mercedes Cecchi
Citibank
Marymount University
Senator Don Nickles
Rainmakers LLC
Virginia Commerce Bank
Protector [$500 to $999]
ACME Mechanical Contractors of VA, Inc.
John and Ginger Andelin
Buck & Associates Real Estate
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Clark Construction Group, LLC
Erlandson Associates
Sue Healey/My Eye Dr.
The IDI Group Companies
Millennium Engineering and Integration Company
- For information on sponsoring LinkUp & Listen, please call 703-516-6768.
- For information on donating an item to our auction, please call 703-527-6603.
- For information on purchasing tickets to LinkUp & Listen, please call 703-527-6603.

