Be Beautiful Be Yourself Global Down Syndrome Foundation Gala 2011, Washington, D.C.

A Night of Inspiration, Fun and Fashion

Join us in Washington, D.C. for a fundraiser to benefit the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Order your tickets to the event online.

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
6:00 Reception
7:15 Dinner and Fashion Show

Honorary Chairs:
Hon. Madeleine Albright
Rep. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Michael Bennet
Rep. Russ Carnahan
Senator Robert Casey
Senator Tom Coburn
Senator Thad Cochran
Rep. Mike Coffman
Rep. Geoff Davis
Rep. Diana DeGette
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson
Rep. Eni Faleomavaega
Rep. Cory Gardner
Senator Charles Grassley
Rep. Gene Green
Rep. Raul Grijalva
Rep. Walter Jones, Jr.
Ambassador Renee Jones-Bos
Mayor Michael B. Hancock
Governor John Hickenlooper
Hon. Chris Hill and Julie Hill
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Rep. Doug Lamborn
Senator Mary Landrieu
Rep. Steven LaTourette
Rep. Steve Lynch
Rep. Kenny Marchant
Rep. James McDermott
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Rep. Ed Perlmutter
Rep. Jared Polis
Rep. Nick Rahall III
Senator Harry Reid
Rep. Dennis Ross
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Secretary Ken Salazar
Rep. Bernie Sanders
Rep. Albio Sires
Rep. Adam Smith
Rep. Pete Stark
Rep. Mike Thompson
Rep. Scott Tipton
Rep. Paul Tonko
Senator Mark Udall
Rep. Chris Van Hollen
Rep. Ed Whitfield

Committee information
as of September 22, 2011

What: A fundraiser for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation benefitting the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the Anschutz Medical Campus
Location: JW Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Valet Parking Available
Featuring: 2011 GDSF Ambassador, Alex Sessions
Honoring: The Honorable Tom Harkin, United States Senate
The Honorable Pete Sessions, U.S. House of Representatives
Entertainment: Empress of Soul Gladys Knight
Attire: Cocktail Attire
Attendance: The evening will be attended by individuals who share a demonstrated commitment to those with Down syndrome and their families. Invited guests will include local professional athletes and celebrities, corporate and association executives, representatives of the diplomatic corps, members of the media, congressional leaders and Administration officials.
Sponsorships: For more information or to offer your support, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at (703) 556-6330.
Co-Chairs: Norm Brownstein, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Jeffrey Forbes, Cauthen Forbes & Williams
Mark Irion, Grayling
Allen Kronstadt, A. R. Kronstadt Realty
Michael McAdams, Holland and Knight
Deana Perlmutter, The Integral Group
Faith Perlmutter Diamond
Anna and John J. Sie, Anna and John J. Sie Foundation
Beth Viola, Holland and Knight
Michelle and Tom Whitten, Global Down Syndrome Foundation

Interested in modeling at the benefit? Fill out an audition form and send it back to us:
Children's Audition Form (Ages 7 to 17)
Adult Audition Form (Ages 18 and Older)