The Denver Rescue Mission will host the inaugural
Women Who've Changed the Heart of the City, a high-tea highlighting the heart and passion of five remarkable women who have shown great dedication to making Denver a better place. The event will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11 th, in the grand ballroom of the Brown Palace. Honorees are Tamara Banks, Dr. Patricia Gabow, Jean Galloway, Georgia Imhoff, and Cleo Parker Robinson.
Women Who've Changed the Heart of the City is both a fundraiser and friend-raiser event, drawing on Denver's rich history and the vision and commitment these women have devoted to changing the heart of our city. Gina Shreck, event chairperson, will serve as emcee and the event program will include brief interviews with each of the honorees.
During this tough economic climate, the Mission recognizes that partnerships are essential in bettering our community. This event will provide an opportunity for attendees to network, hear moving and personal testimonies from honorees and leave inspired to continue serving.
Both men and women are welcome to attend! To purchase tickets or sponsor a table, please visit www.blacktie-colorado.com, RSVP code: rescue, or call 303-313-2462.
Tamara Banks: Having served as neighborhood liaison for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, Tamara is also well known locally as a former television news anchor and reporter. Tamara has unparalleled credentials in the areas of community outreach and has always helped to give a voice, through the media, to those in the underserved communities who struggle against social injustice.
Dr. Patricia Gabow: Dr. Patricia Gabow is the CEO and Medical Director of Denver Health and Hospital Authority, one of the nation's most highly regarded, extensive and integrated health care systems. In seeking to improve care for the underserved, Dr. Gabow led the effort to convert the hospital from part of the city to a public authority.
Jean Galloway: Jean's commitment to corporate giving started during her 13-year tenure as Vice President for Community Relations at KUSA-Channel 9, Denver's NBC affiliate. After leaving Denver's top-rated television station, she launched Galloway Group, a privately-held company that combines public relations and marketing efforts to enhance a company's community relations profile.
Georgia Imhoff: Georgia is a co-founder of Blacktie LLC, a clearinghouse of events and planning services for Colorado's nonprofit organizations and the philanthropists, staffs and volunteers who run them. Georgia has worked with many non profits in the Denver Metro community but is best known for her volunteer work, for the past 26 years, with the Kempe Foundation and Center, international leaders for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Cleo Parker-Robinson: Cleo Parker Robinson is the Founder, Executive Artistic Director and Choreographer of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance(CPRD). Since starting an urban, grassroots dance company in Five-Points, Cleo has utilized her talents as a master teacher, choreographer and cultural ambassador traveling around the globe with her Ensemble. She was co-founder of Project Self Discovery, a program that provided the arts to at-risk youth in Denver as an alternative to gang activity, peer pressure and substance abuse.