The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation Inaugural Masquerade Charity Ball

Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010

Name: The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation Presents: MasqueRaven Our Inaugural Masquerade Charity Ball

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Contemporary Art Center of Virginia

Address: 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Description: Join us in support of a most worthwhile cause amidst mystery and intrigue! You will need to wear an exotic mask with a tuxedo, evening gown or vintage costume. A limited amount of masks will be available for purchase at the door. Children are encouraged to attend in costume.

• 17-year-old Pianist Joshua Guzman
• Neo Soul Singer Javon Maye
• Children's Magician
• Dj Rodney Charles of Arch Entertainment
• Lighting by Blue Steel Lighting Design
• Sweetwater Cuisine will tantalize your tastebuds with a southern inspired menu
• Guest Speakers: National Director of Medical Emergency Preparedness Dr. Larry J. Sangrik, D.D.S.
• Silent Auction
• Door Prizes
• Drinks (Cash Bar)

*Please note children will be located in a seperate room where they will have their own entertainment.

This year's ball will honor the following children who have passed away due to complications during their dental procedure.

Jonathan Walski - PA - 1996
Ben Shimshock - CA - 1996
Javier Villa - CA - 1997
Rogelio Crespo - CA - 2005
Dasia Washington - FL - 2006
Jessenia Valles - TX - 2006
Diamond Brownridge - IL - 2006
Jonathan Barrera - AZ - 2006
Jenna Bautista - CA - 2007
Raven Blanco - VA - 2007
Jacqueline Martinez - CA - 2008
Cory Moore, Jr - FL - 2009
Maddoux Cordova - TX - 2009
John Coleman - MO - 2009
Jacobi Hill - VA - 2010
Dylan S. Stewart - FL - 2010
David Liddell - GA - 2010
 

Venue

Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.  [RMBF] was started with the intent of motivating all proceeds to help children around the globe. Although we have many projects in the works our main goal is to protect all pediatric dental patients.

RMBF is working with Drs. Larry Sangrik, John Roberson and Chris Rothman, to bring a Continuing Education Memorial Lecture to the dental community in an effort to reduce the amount of unprepared reactions to medical emergencies. Drs. John Roberson and Chris Rothman are co-founders of the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness [IMEP] and developed the “Six Links of Survival” as a teaching tool for dentists. Since 1999 Dr. Sangrik has nationally lectured over 7500 dental professionals on the topic of medical emergencies occurring in dental offices. Together we believe that we can better prepare dentists and their staff on how to handle emergency situations.
 
On the public level RMBF is working with Dr. Ellie Phillips, DDS author of Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye.  We are supporting Ellie’s regimen because RMBF believes in promoting alternative ways in which people can care for their teeth in order to keep their dental visits healthy visits. Let’s face it children who are free from tooth decay are less likely to require sedation. We are in the process of developing a national tour that will begin in Virginia in late February. We want to teach parents and children about Xylitol and how it can aid in oral hygiene.

Besides our main focus, which is protecting pediatric dental patients, we have a local, national and international project underway. Locally we are providing tooth-fairy comfort pillows to dentist offices, so they can give them out to their pediatric patients. Nationally we are collecting supplies to put together backpacks to give to the children whose parents lost their jobs due to the Gulf Coast oil spill. Internationally we are helping at-risk, orphaned children in South Africa by providing them with a safe place to play, learn, and grow.

Our Inaugural Charity Masquerade Ball is the first step in bringing our goals to fruition. It cannot be done alone! We need the help and support of any and all who are moved by our plight. Together we will transform lives; however, it is we who will be most in awe of the rewards we find in our giving. Join us in our journey to the margins. In this space, dreams soar to realization. 

http://www.rmbfinc.org