March 12, 2009

The final countdown has begun for what is sure to be the funniest event of the benefit season in Denver, CO.  Here's hoping that you have booked your spot for My Big Greek Roast which will take place on Saturday night (March 14) from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in the West Club Lounge of Invesco Field at Mile High. Dani's Foundation is thrilled to be associated with KOA Radio, the Denver Bronco Alumni and, of course, the Man of March 14 Steve "The Greek" Antonopulos! 

This is sure to be a wonderful night filled with much love and laughter as members of the Denver media and current and former Denver Broncos take their friendly jabs at the man who has kept the Bronco players up and running for over 33 years. 

If you are attending the event, event information is listed below.  Please review this information so that your arrival, parking and check in is flawless. If you have not made reservations and still want to attend this very special event, contact Dani's Foundation ASAP to secure your seat to My Big Greek Roast.  There are some tickets available and we would love to have you join in on the festivities.  To book reservations, call Martha Simmons at 303/601-1881 or email to martha@danisfoundation.org. 

As always, our thanks to each of you for your support of Dani's Foundation and this very special event which will raise funding for increased education and research in the battle against Ewing's Sarcoma and the other forms of pediatric sarcomas that are taking the lives of our children and young adults. 

Most Sincerely,

The Board of Directors

Dani's Foundation

CELEBRITIES TOASING AND ROASTING THE GREEK ON MARCH 14 

Below is a listing of some of the VIP Guests who will be toasting and roasting Steve "The Greek" Antonopulos on Saturday, March 14 during My Big Greek Roast.

 Celebrity Guests  
Tyrone Braxton
Keith Burns
Steve Busick
Mark Cooper
Jay Cutler
Tom Davis
Bucky Dilts
Ron Egloff
John Elway
Steve Foley
Jack Gehrke
Randy Gradishar
John Grant
Dale Hackbart
Mike Harden
Jim Jensen
Rich Karlis
Kieth Kartz
Dave Logan
Vic Lombardi
Claudie Minor
Haven Moses
Dave Preston
Dave Studdard
Ralph Tamm
Billy Thompson
David Treadwell
Billy Van Huesen
Ron Zappolo
Gary Zimmerman
 
Video Greetings  
Mayor John Hickenlooper
Gary Kubiak
 
Special Appearances  
The Barrel Man
Denver Bronco Cheerleaders
Miles the Mascot 

MY BIG GREEK ROAST - GUEST INFORMATION

Below is information on Saturday's My Big Greek Roast event.
Please review this information and share with those who will be joining you at the event Saturday night.
Any questions, please let me know!
 
In advance, our thanks for your support of this very special event and Dani's Foundation.
 
EVENT DETAILS
MY BIG GREEK ROAST
A Night of Love and Laughter
honoring
Denver Bronco Trainer Steve Antonopulos
Saturday, March 14, 2009
6 - 10 p.m.
West Club Lounge - Invesco Field at Mile High
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 
6:00 P.M. - Registration Open, Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 P.M. - Greek Feast Dinner
8:00 P.M. - Silent Auction Closes and Toasting & Roasting Begins
10:00 P.M. - Silent Auction Check Out and Departure
 
ATTIRE
 
Many are asking what the attire is for My Big Greek Roast.  Suggested attire is business and or cocktail apparel.  Those wishing to dawn Togas for the celebration:  Have at it!
 
ENTRANCE TO INVESCO FIELD & EVENT PARKING
 
Parking is located on the west side of the stadium in Parking Lot J.
 
Directions to Lot J of  INVESCO Field at Mile High
 
From I-25
 
If you are traveling Northbound on I-25:
Exit at 17th Avenue and at the first stop sign is Bryant, where you will turn Right (north).  Take your first available left (west).  Follow the drive to the left and take a right into J and then to the far South end of J. 
 
If you are traveling Southbound on I-25:
Exit at 23rd Avenue and take a right (west) off the exit.  Follow 23rd to the first light and take a left (south) onto Clay Street.  At the stop sign, take a left (east) onto 20th Avenue.  At the stop sign take a right (Red Lion Inn will be on your right).  At the next stop sign, take a right into the stadium parking lots.  Follow the drive to the left and take a right into J and then to the far South end of J. 
 
 
Directions to the United Club Level West Lounge
 
Walk up the main entry plaza to the Stadium.
Enter the stadium through Gate 2.
Inside Gate 2, there will be four elevators.
Take the escalator to level three, which is the floor the United Club Level West Club Lounge is located.
Exit the esculator and you will be at the registration desk in the United Club Level West Club Lounge.
 
 
REGISTRATION
 
There are no tickets for My Big Greek Roast event. 
All names are submitted in advance with each registration and each guest attending will need to check in at the event registration to obtain auction program and table assignment information.
 
For those purchasing tickets/tables, please provide your guest names to Martha Simmons via email by Thursday,  March 12, to insure that all guests check in with ease.
 
Any tickets on hold for the event will need to be paid at registration prior to entering the party.
 
IDENTIFICATION
 
Every guest will need a valid photo ID in order to be served alcoholic refreshments during the event.  Please remember to bring your wallets!  There are bars located throughout the event site to assist you in purchasing your liquid refreshments during the event.
 
CHECKBOOKS & CHARGE CARDS
 
There will be hundreds of GREAT auction items to bid upon during the Silent Auction portion of the event.  Don't loose out on making your purchases for these items.  All funds raised during the Silent Auction will support Dani's Foundation and the campaign to fund greater pediatric cancer research in the coming year!
 
QUESTIONS? For any other event questions that were not addressed in this article, contact Martha Simmons for details.  Martha's contact information is:
303/601-1881
martha@danisfoundation.org
In the event that your email is returned from that address, please resend to mjscolorado@aol.com