This year's gala will include fund-a-need
program to support On Lok caregivers
SAN
FRANCISCO, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Lok will
host its annual On Lok Celebrates Friday,
May 17th at Pier 27 in San
Francisco. This year's theme, "The Blueprint of Senior
Care," will honor On Lok's legacy of empowering Bay Area seniors to
age at home with dignity and independence, with a special
fund-a-need program spotlighting On Lok's caregiving services
and the impact they make on our community.
"Each year we look forward to On Lok Celebrates—a heart-warming,
festive gathering where we honor the collective work of our
supporters, partners, staff and the community, to support Bay Area
seniors," said Grace Li, CEO of On
Lok. "On Lok remains dedicated to our area's seniors, with the work
we do today, as important as it was when we first began 50 years
ago. We are excited to gather in celebration of those efforts, and
pay tribute to our caregivers, whom we could not do any of this
without."
The On Lok Celebrates gala brings together
celebrities supporting over 500 friends, partners, seniors, staff,
and volunteers for a magical evening to celebrate and
fundraise for On Lok's services and programs benefitting
seniors in our community. This year's gala includes an opening
networking reception featuring delicious local and interactive
cuisine and live entertainment, a live auction including unique
packages, and an unforgettable dance after party. Joining us for
the evening's activities is a stellar lineup that includes:
- Chef Martin Yan, James
Beard Lifetime Achievement Award-winner, serving as our gala's
opening reception featured chef.
- Christian "Suzu" Suzuki from Netflix's Drink
Masters, serving as the official mixologist and providing live
cocktail demonstrations throughout the evening.
- Golden State Warriors "Hype Man" Franco Finn, returning as our gala
auctioneer.
- Big Blu Soul Revue providing live music during the
opening reception.
- Oakland's "Mother of all
DJs," DJ Black, who will make the after-party dance floor come
alive!
- And a special fund-a-need program spotlighting On Lok's
caregiving services and the impact they make on our
community.
To purchase tickets and/or learn more about this year's
gala, visit On Lok Celebrates.
About On Lok
On Lok is a nonprofit organization that
empowers older adults to age with dignity and independence. Founded
in 1971, On Lok is a trusted resource in San Francisco, Santa
Clara County, and the Tri-City area of Alameda County. On Lok founded and still
operates the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE),
which allows eligible seniors to live at home for as long as
possible by providing comprehensive medical care and social
services. On Lok 30th Street Senior Center, the largest
multipurpose senior center in San
Francisco, provides a second home, health programs,
activities, and case management services to active seniors. The On
Lok Mission Nutrition Program provides more than 250,000 meals
annually to seniors through its dining locations and meal delivery
program. For more information, please visit www.onlok.org.
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