ISES GIVES BACK 2 - An Amazing Night at HEAVEN Event Center

A few weeks ago I attended "ISES GIVES BACK 2 - Heavenly Holidaze" at the Heaven Event Center. (I blogged briefly about Heaven once before; it's a ultra cool new venue space in Orlando.) This event was a spin-off of a fundraising event our ISES Programs team - led by J. Michael Hicks - produced last September.

Flashback to ISES GIVES BACK - 2007
Elisa with J.Michael Hicks, Derek Eaton and Jason Gabel
Courtesy: Christie's Photographics

ISES GIVES BACK - It all began as a group of ISES friends came together to help a hardworking woman in the midst of some tragic circumstances. Quickly, many members of the special events industry also stepped forward to assist, and created this event. "ISES GIVES BACK - A Party for A Purpose" succeeded in raising critical funds that helped stabilize the recipient's financial situation. In addition to generous support and contributions from local friends and associates, The SEARCH Foundation also provided a significant donation.

ISES GIVES BACK 2 - 2008
Courtesy: Elisa Delgardio

The "Heavenly Holidaze" event featured approximately two dozen ISES members who provided incredible food, furniture and floral decor, entertainment, lighting and more! The sponsorships for this event totaled over 85k and the venue looked amazing both inside and out! One of the fun-tastic features of the evening was the Laser Graffiti display, provided by ISES member Jon Adcock of Chameleon Designs. Jon describes Laser Graffiti as a combination of laser light, computers and projection, used in conjunction to create artistic and whimsical entertainment that's so mesmerizing everyone wants to participate! I must agree - it was a blast!

ISES GIVES BACK 2 - 2008
Courtesy: Christie's Photographics

The event which was widely covered by the local and industry media, was a complete success - all for a worthy cause!