15th Annual National Kidney Foundation Sacramento Authors Luncheon-Nov. 7th, 2009

Attn: Book Lovers:

2009-Public Service Announcement-15th NKF Authors Luncheon-11-07-09

Date: Saturday, 11/7/2009

Time: 10:00am to 3:00 pm –Lunch at 12:00 pm, Autograph sessions before and after Lunch/Author Speeches.

Name of Event: 15th Annual National Kidney Foundation Sacramento Authors Luncheon-Nov. 7th, 2009

Where: Hyatt Regency Sacramento, 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Cost: Starting at $85 each or Readers Table: $850(for 10 guests)

Phone: 916-285-5704

email: abby.vlautin@kidney.org

website: http://www.kidneynca.org/Events_EventDetail.asp?ID=190

2009 Authors:

Annie Barrows: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society

Andrew Sean Greer: The Story of a Marriage

David Kessler, MD: The End of Overeating; Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite

Logan and Noah Miller: Either You’re In Or You’re In The Way

Ann Packer: Songs Without Words

Abraham Verghese: Cutting for Stone

Explanation: 15th Annual Sacramento Authors Luncheon

You are invited to join Sacramento’s prominent corporate and civic leaders for the 15th Annual Sacramento Authors Luncheon on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Hosted by our Honorary Chairs, Bob Ceccato and Joyce Raley Teel, and Event Co-Chairs, Claudia Doerhoff and Diane Grenz, the Authors Luncheon is Sacramento’s premier literary event.

Each year more than 850 people are captivated by the fascinating stories, wit and humor of six (6) nationally-known authors, while enjoying a gourmet lunch. Participants have the opportunity to meet each author personally during the book signing sessions preceding and following the luncheon. It is also a great opportunity to buy books for family and friends for the Christmas/December holiday and have the Authors personalize their autograph to the recipient.

2009 Sacramento Authors Luncheon Sponsors:
Book Passage
Capitol Cellars
Fresenius
Joyce Raley Teel
Katz Kirkpatrick Properties
Kevlyn Investments
Neil & Claudia Doerhoff
Renwood Winery
Sacramento Magazine
Wells Fargo
William Glen

Media Sponsors:
Capital Public Radio

Proceeds from this event support services for patients and families served by the National Kidney Foundation Serving Northern California

For more information on the Sacramento Authors Luncheon, please contact Abby Vlautin, Event Manager,
at (916) 285-5704 or abby.vlautin@kidney.org

You can also purchase tickets online with your credit card at http://www.kidneynca.org/Events_EventDetail.asp?ID=190

Sponsors: National Kidney Foundation

Beneficiary: Thanks to the generosity of thousands of individual volunteers, donors, corporate sponsors and philanthropic organizations, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is reaching reach over 3 million people throughout our region with important life-saving and life-changing programs.

Our Mission
Seeking to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
• Educating the public
• Supporting research
• Expanding patient services
• Providing continuing professional education
• Shaping health policy
• Our work is important because:
• 1 in 9 Americans have chronic kidney disease.
There are 20 million people with kidney disease and another 20 million people at risk in the U.S.; in Northern California there are over 2 million people that have kidney disease or are at risk of developing it.
There are over 13,000 people currently on dialysis in Northern California. Adult-onset diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of chronic kidney failure. The first step in helping is by becoming a donor. Please register as an organ donor. Give the gift of life.