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ABOUT
555 California Street's Holiday Tree Lighting has become a premier event in San
Francisco and continues to grow, bringing a fresh holiday spirit to the entire
Bay area.
History
In recognition of 555 California Street's prominence in the city of San
Francisco, the property owner, Vornado Realty Trust, reinstated the lighting of
the City's largest holiday tree on the plaza of the building. As a further
commitment to San Francisco, Vornado has built upon this tradition for the past
four years by bringing a renewed family-oriented spirit to the downtown business
district.
Past events featured lighting dignitaries such as the legendary Jerry Rice of
the San Francisco 49ers, 2-time Olympic volleyball gold medalist Misty
May-Treanor, and current 49ers All-Stars Patrick Willis and Vernon Davis.
Notable musical performances included multi-platinum recording artist Natasha
Beddingfield, Disney radio sensation and Hannah Montana star Emily Osment, the
popular Dick Bright Orchestra, the San Francisco Girls Chorus and the Grammy
Award winning San Francisco Boys Chorus.
The 2011 Holiday Tree Lighting
This year we are honored to announce musical performances by American
Idol's Pia Toscano and #1 Billboard Music New Artist of the
Year Andy Grammer, along with the local legendary Dick Bright
Orchestra. Special guest and dignitary Frank Gore of the San Francisco
49ers will join to lead the countdown to lighting San Francisco's
largest Christmas tree.
This year's event will occur on Tuesday, November 29th beginning at
approximately 4:30 pm with the tree being lit at 6:00 pm. The plaza of 555
California Street will be transformed into a festive scene. The area will be
complete with holiday lighting, holiday elves handing out candy canes as well as
Santa's helpers serving hot cocoa to the guests.
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AUSTISM SPEAKS
Philanthropic Cause: Autism Speaks
Suzanne and Bob Wright are co-founders of Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization. Inspired by the challenges facing their grandson Christian who suffers from autism, they launched Autism Speaks in February 2005.
Since its inception, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $160 million to research and developing innovative new resources for families. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. In addition to funding research, Autism Speaks has created resources and programs including the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, Autism Speaks Autism Genetic Resource Exchange and several other scientific and clinical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, which Autism Speaks celebrates through its Light It Up Blue initiative. Also, Autism Speaks' award-winning Learn the Signs campaign with the Ad Council has received over $300 million in donated media.
Autism Speaks is the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. Since its inception in 2005, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $160 million to research and developing innovative new resources for families. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. In addition to funding research, Autism Speaks has created resources and programs including the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, Autism Speaks’ Autism Genetic Resource Exchange and several other scientific and clinical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, which Autism Speaks celebrates through its Light it Up Blue initiative. Also, Autism Speaks award-winning “Learn the Signs” campaign with the Ad Council has received over $300 million in donated media. Autism Speaks’ family resources include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a School Community Tool Kit, a Grandparent’s Guide to Autism, and a community grant program. Autism Speaks has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the government’s response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to cover behavioral treatments in 29 states thus far, with bills pending in an additional 10 states. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 80 cities across North America.
For more information on Autism Speaks please contact:
Cory Manalani
Autism Speaks
P - 415.686.2772
F - 310-988-2827
cory.manalani@autismspeaks.org
AUTISM SPEAKS®
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CONTACT
For more information on sponsorship please contact:
Melanie Roberts
Vornado Realty Trust
P- 212.894.7436
F- 212.894.7484
mroberts@vno.com |
For more information on Autism Speaks please contact:
Cory Manalani
Autism Speaks
P - 415.686.2772
F - 310-988-2827
cory.manalani@autismspeaks.org |
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