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Post by apolosgal on Apr 5, 2006 11:09:27 GMT -5
I don't know did anybody else see that u can go to a private dinner with Apolo or go to the pre dinner reception. It's so sweet that he voulunteers for this charity. Click on the link to check it out. www.nikkeiconcerns.org/apolo_dinner.html |
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Post by sintha on Apr 5, 2006 11:17:17 GMT -5
I think that was old news....apolosgal....i heard about that tooo. Some lady won that...yes it was for charity.
But if they're still doing that then awesome
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Post by Tina on Apr 5, 2006 13:24:25 GMT -5
I think it's current because that site is updated constantly.  |
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Post by rach2crazy on Apr 5, 2006 17:52:12 GMT -5
OMG i so want 2 go!!!!!lol
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Post by nermiina a.k.a nerka on Apr 5, 2006 18:34:42 GMT -5
i heard about that
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Post by *^padfoot^* on Apr 7, 2006 0:31:31 GMT -5
thad be sweet...imagine i'm not sure if it's old news...but just imagining is pretty cool...
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Post by apolosgal on Apr 30, 2006 10:30:14 GMT -5
Yay the site is updated now and it has the date and everything for when the dinner and reception is gonna happen. wow it's such a sweet thing that he is doing.  Anyways here's the link again if u wanna see the updated info now. www.nikkeiconcerns.org/apolo_dinner.html |
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Post by jay on Apr 30, 2006 11:19:19 GMT -5
this is so cool....i bet some of you girls would spend some price to see apolo.....i would do that to be honest if apolo stays in malaysia
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Post by amyurban on Apr 30, 2006 11:34:22 GMT -5
Yeah, I saw that MONTHS ago but really can't afford to go up there and do that, even though I am in Portland, Oregon. I have a mortgage and other family obligations.
Now, if he were to do something like that HERE in the "Rose City" well...that would be a different thing altogether!
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Post by apolosgal on Apr 30, 2006 12:22:52 GMT -5
Ya i would go if i lived anywhere near by. If Apolo comes to where i live i would be there in a second.
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Post by californiagrown on Apr 30, 2006 13:28:37 GMT -5
i woudnt pay to see Apolo, as much as i lurve him and think hes the most amazing guy paying to met someone just goes against my morals
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Post by Apolos Gal on Apr 30, 2006 13:31:16 GMT -5
It's for a good cause.
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Post by amyurban on Apr 30, 2006 17:07:29 GMT -5
Yes, he's doing it for a charity, it's not like he's getting the money himself. That is the only way I'd pay to go see him, if he was doing it for a good cause and personally, I think that's the only way Apolo would make anyone pay to see him, as well. He's a class act, as well all know!  |
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Post by apolosgal on Apr 30, 2006 17:09:25 GMT -5
For sure the only way he'd make people pay is if it was for charity. He's a very good person. I love him. LOL Everyone already know that though. LOL
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Post by CrimsonAngel on Apr 30, 2006 18:08:22 GMT -5
Here is the article from Ohnozone.net about the Nikkei event. It is happening June 4th. In it, Apolo also speaks a little Japanese.
Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Anton Ohno Hosts June 4th Fundraiser for Nikkei Concerns: “An Evening with Apolo Anton Ohno” to benefit community elders
Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Anton Ohno, and his father, Yuki Ohno, will host An Evening with Apolo Anton Ohno, an exclusive reception and dinner on Sunday, June 4th, 2006. This will be Ohno’s first visit to his hometown of Seattle since his Gold and Bronze medal performances in short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.
Ohno served as the Honorary Chair for the Nikkei Concerns’ 30th Anniversary Auction in October 2005 which was attended by more than 900 guests and raised nearly $400,000. Ohno opened the event with a videotaped greeting and added to the excitement of the auction by contributing a private dinner for 30, hosted by him and his father Yuki. Due to overwhelming response to the dinner, which has already sold out, Ohno has added a pre-dinner reception for 200 guests, to thank the community and further support Nikkei Concerns. Nikkei Concerns is a leading non-profit serving elders in the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American community.
A Seattle native, Ohno is an avid supporter of Nikkei Concerns and visited residents of the organizations’ skilled nursing facility, Seattle Keiro, last spring. Ohno’s respect for the elderly grew from his close relationship with his grandparents in Japan. “I've always had a wonderful and rich relationship with my grandparents” said Ohno. Like my father, Yuki, they always supported me in mind and spirit.” He added, “respect for the elderly is in my blood, which is why I loved my Ji-chan (grandfather) and love my O-bachan (grandmother) so much.” The respect is mutual as many of the elder residents and program participants served by Nikkei Concerns are sports enthusiasts who cheered him on during his Olympic competitions.
The event will be held at Carnegie’s Restaurant and Bar, 2026 NW Market Street, Seattle. The private dinner for 30 guests will be preceded by a reception for 200 from 5-7pm. The reception is $150 per person for adults; $75 for children under 18 (the private dinner is sold out). Guests will enjoy fine wine and hors d’oeuvres and the chance to meet Ohno, his father Yuki and other notable community leaders. For reservations, please contact Darcia Tanabe at (206) 726-6550 or email at darciat@nikkeiconcerns.org.
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