To our Family, Friends and Supporters of the LEON FOUNDATION
It had been a great pleasure to welcome you all to our fabulous fundraiser event “Art in the City!”
Thank you very much to our generous sponsors, advertisers and donors for supporting our 2010 Leon Foundation Event. A wonderful group of friends helped plan and prepare for this special evening. It is a blessing to be a part of such a warm group, all united with the common goal of supporting the mission of Leon Foundation.
We had an exciting night, the culmination of months of preparation. An event of this magnitude never could be imagined, let alone accomplished, without the generosity, hard work, incredible planning, creativity, organizational skills and dedication of Annette Leon-Shahedi, our Executive Vice President.
Special thanks to our International oil painting Artist Egnalya Bartra-Aznaran for presenting her valuable collection of art. We are deeply thankful to Margaret and Wayn Resta for their incredible and generous support. To Mark Stromberg our Master of Ceremony, thank you for giving us your valuable time. To Leana Barrantes our Public Relations Director, thank you for your hard work and support. Thank you very much, to Shannaleah Shahedi, who had graciously given her time, talent, enthusiasm and spirit. To Liz Leon our Vice President, thank you very much for your tireless work and endless support. To Carlos Lazo, thank you very much for your untiring support. To Marisol, thank you for your kindness and good heart. To Peymaneh Sayah thank you so much for your help.
Our appreciation to all the businesses that have supported us:
Jesse’s Restaurant, San Jose, CA. Fortino’s Winery, Gilroy, CA. Sarah’s Vineyard, Gilroy, CA. Kika’s Farms Watsonville, CA. Outback Steak House Restaurant, San Jose, CA. Chevy’s, San Jose, CA. Mountain Mike’s, San Jose, CA. Safeway on Branham, San Jose, CA. Petco on Meridian, San Jose, CA. Number One Buffet, West Sacramento, CA. Xiong Insurance, Sacramento, CA. Romero’s Cake, San Jose, CA. Mary Callender’s on Blossom Hill Rd. San Jose, CA. Taqueria’s Lupe, San Jose, CA. Gustavo Bedolla Hair Stylist, San Sose, CA. Starbucks on Snell Ave. San Jose, CA.
A special mention for the Catholic Diocese of San Jose:
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath
Rev. Msgr. Francis V. Cillia
Father Luis Vargas, Pastor of Our Lady of The Sea Star.
Your attendance, generous contributions and invaluable help have invigorated us and we will work harder than ever to achieve and perpetuate our mission in South America.
Our event was a tremendous success!
God Bless You All Forever.
Joyce Leon-Gomez
President-Founder Leon Foundation
