2-21-09 Kent Auctioneers Red Dress Gala

On February 21st at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, The Eta Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi at UC Irvine held it’s 3rd Annual Red Dress Gala to support women's cardiac care. Over the past two years our gala has raised $40,000 for the American Heart Association and the Alpha Phi Foundation to research cardiac care, the number one killer of women in North America.  But this year, the event raised more money than the previous two years combined.  Between the lavish three-course meal, over 150 donated gift baskets – ranging from spa packages to in-demand sports tickets – and a live celebrity MC, Anaheim's Ducks Host Kent French, the Gala couldn’t get much more spectacular. As designer jewelry and time share vacations were announced, the auction paddles were flying. However, the evening didn’t stop there – as Alpha Phi’s very own graduating seniors strutted down the runway in their beautiful red gowns. As the night drew to a close, gift baskets were whisked away into the cars of parents and alumnae, hugs were shared, and a chapter stood unified by hard work and passion for a cause. The result: raising $30,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and the American Heart Association. The inspiration has yet to leave our own hearts, and as our third annual Red Dress Gala approaches, Eta Kappa can only strive for bigger and better contributions to our chapter’s philanthropic cause. Our event consists of a silent and live auction, raffle, three course dinner and entertainment. Our guests include our family, friends, Alpha Phi alumnae and members of the Irvine community.