Diamond Sponsors
Ruby Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
- Rick and Patee Shinto & Family
Gold Sponsors
- Haruo Hayashi Family
- Frank & Betty Hiji
- Derek and Polly Izumo
- Ken & June Shimabukuro
Silver Sponsors
- T. Asato Family
- EGK Foundation
- Kinecta Federal Credit Union
- Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
- Tokuji Yoshihashi
Kinecta Federal Credit UnionBronze Sponsors
- Terry & Gayle Hara
- Craig Ishii
- Mitchell Maki and Cayleen Nakamura
- Jeff & Akiko Maloney
- The Sakai/Suzuki Family
- The Sosa/Matsuda Family
- The Mas Takahashi Family
- Justin & Staci Toji
- Ken & Candace Watase
Steel Sponsors (Community)
Student Essay Sponsors
- Ken & June Shimabukuro
- In memory of WWII Veteran Masao "Mas" Takahashi - Anonymous
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL CELEBRATION & TRIBUTE!
Go For Broke National Education Center 19th Annual Evening of Aloha Virtual Gala
Saturday, November 14, 2020
4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (PST)
“Thank-a-Veteran” Pre-Show begins at 3:45 P.M.
On www.goforbroke.org, Facebook & YouTube
Overview
In keeping with the spirit of community, family and sharing of stories, the annual Gala will incorporate the unique traditions of Evening of Aloha (EOA), honoring the Nisei (second-generation Japanese American) veterans of WWII, while keeping the safety of our communities in top of mind.
Featuring:
This year’s EOA will retain all the celebratory hallmarks that make this event a true community highlight. In addition to the “In Memoriam” Veteran Acknowledgment, GFBNEC 2020 Student Essay & Poetry Contest winners, the Gala will introduce special video elements of GFBNEC’s current and upcoming online programming series that explore the multi-faceted perspectives of the Nisei veteran story from within and beyond the Japanese American community. New this year, a “Living Nisei WWII Veteran Photo Tribute” which includes photos of veterans from across the nation, “Thank-a-Veteran” digital ads and GFBNEC Partners Roll Call.
Proceeds from this event will directly support GFBNEC’s new educational initiatives, including its expanded national outreach, enhanced online and social media presence and dynamic online programming to engage younger, more diverse audiences.
Become a 2020 Evening of Aloha supporter today!
Ways to support:
- Corporate & Individual Sponsorships
- Thank A Veteran Digital Ads
- Fund the Future
For information about sponsorship opportunities, download the Sponsorship Packet to see more information about each type of support or contact development@goforbroke.org.
Sponsorship Packet Become a Sponsor
Living Nisei WWII Veteran Photo Tribute
One of the Evening of Aloha’s most treasured features is the in-person living veteran recognition on stage. This year, to take advantage of an enhanced virtual audience, GFBNEC has put out a request in September to all Nisei veteran organizations nationwide to submit an in-service military and a current photo of a living Nisei WWII veteran. All veteran photos will be proudly displayed during the EOA program. Final submission deadline is Friday, October 30, 2020.
Living Veteran Photo Tribute Form
For more information, contact development@goforbroke.org.
