TSD Fundraising Gala Showcases Student Talents

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF MEDIA ALERT

Contact: Keena Miller
Phone: 512-462-5328, cell: 512-658-4444
Email: [email protected]

MEDIA ALERT

HILTON DIAMOND CHEF SHOWS STUDENTS THE ROPES
FUNDRAISING GALA SHOWCASES STUDENT TALENTS

PROCEEDS SUPPORT SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
STUDENTS IN TEXAS

WHAT: Students from the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) Culinary Arts
career training program are featured for an evening of exquisite dining and
delight. Guests will indulge in gourmet, wine-paired courses, thrill to
silent and live auctions, and enjoy special entertainment featuring TSD
students.

FOR MEDIA: Video/photo opportunities with students in action, working
alongside Hilton culinary staff during preparations: Wednesday, May —
9:45 am – 3:15 pm and Thursday, May 6 — 1:45 – 9:45 pm

EVENT:
Thursday, May 6, 2010 6:00 pm

WHERE:
Hilton Austin Downtown
500 East 4th Street
Austin, Texas

MORE: The annual Diamond Event is TSD Foundation’s largest fundraising event
of the year. The event is expected to bring together more than 200 esteemed
supporters of TSD and raise funds for deaf and hard of hearing students all
across Texas. For more information, visit
http://www.tsdfdiamondevent.com

Sponsors include Hilton Austin, Joe Koen & Son Jewelers, Image Microsystems,
PCSI, Inc., H-E-B, Kramer Financial, the Texas Association for the Deaf,
Elephant Productions, Evolved Ideas, Chandra Design and Texas Monthly.

With a strong belief in culture and community at TSD, students form a unique
identity based on their individual strengths and talents. At TSD, students
learn, grow, and belong. For more information about TSD, visit
http://www.tsd.state.tx.us

CONTACT:
Keena Miller
[email protected]
Texas School for the Deaf
512-462-5328
c 512-658-4444

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