Cascade AIDS Project Raises Over $635,000 At 28th Annual Art Auction Gala

Portland, OR | May 9, 2016 - CAP is thrilled to announce another successful evening of art and giving which raised over $635,000 to support vital HIV-related services and a new primary medical care clinic focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. Held at Montgomery Park more than 1000 people attended the art-focused fundraiser co-chaired by Blair and Eric Sprunk. Mr. Sprunk is the Chief Operating Officer at Nike which has been a long-term supporter of CAP.

“The gala could not have happened without the hundreds of artists and galleries that participated by donating art” said CAP Executive Director Tyler TerMeer “This event was started by the arts community to take care of their own nearly 30 years ago when the epidemic started. It is a vibrant legacy of giving that continues today.”

Sponsors of the event included:

• Presenting Sponsor: Nike

• Curator Sponsor: Oregon Health Science University

• Gold Level Sponsors: Wells Fargo and Gilead

• Silver Sponsors: Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP, Fred Meyer, The
  Standard, AbbVie, Morel Ink, Vibrant Table, Bendistillery, and One Source Strategies.

• Patron Event Wine Sponsor– Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn

• Media Sponsors– PQ Monthly

Over 200 volunteers and vendors offered their time and free or deeply discounted resources. Photos of the event are posted on the CAP Art Auction Facebook page.