Saturday, August 7, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
On the campus of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge

Soaring to New Heights is a fundraising event hosted by the Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation, held in conjunction with the Pennington Hot Air Balloon Championship on the campus of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center.

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This is a unique and exciting event for individuals, families and corporate partners to join in the festivities of the hot air balloon championship while enjoying a fun-filled evening in a secure, reserved tent area.

Sponsorships, as well as table reservations and individual ticket sales are available for purchase.

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At Soaring to New Heights, you will enjoy...
    •  A fabulous event for family and friends of all ages
    •  Fun-filled entertainment, music and fireworks
    •  Complimentary buffet dinner and beverages
    •  Special menu for children
    •  Secure viewing location for the evening 'balloon glow' and fireworks
    •  Children's activity area within the VIP tent area

Your Support Will Make a Difference
Your support will help:
    •  Recruit and retain top scientists whose research can make a difference in your life and in the lives of         those that you love
    •  Provide resources for scientists-including research equipment, enhanced laboratory facilities, and critical        pilot funding for emerging research
    •  Build a knowledge-based economy for the region and state
    •  Advance medicine and public health to benefit mankind

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Private philanthropy is the catalyst to launch vital research at Pennington. One of the most respected nutrition and disease prevention research institutions in the world, PBRC excels as a public-private partnership. Philanthropic support works in synergy with state support, both leveraged to win critical federal funding. For every one dollar of support, research scientists at PBRC successfully win more than three dollars in additional research grants. This year, more than ever, your philanthropic support is needed. By investing in Pennington, you can help improve people’s lives-today and into the future.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities and tickets, please contact our office at (225) 763-2511 or email us at info@pbrf.org.