The American Cancer Society’s 31st Annual Hope Gala will take place August 20, 2011 at Vestavia Country Club. This year’s event, themed “Circo Della Speranza” translated Circus of Hope honors Stanley R. Virciglio. Mr. Virciglio is a third-generation grocer and owner of the Piggly Wiggly’s located in Crestline, Liberty Park, and Homewood. Mr. Virciglio is a cancer survivor and known for his generosity to local non-profits and support of education in Birmingham.
The Hope Gala will begin at 6pm with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction.
Tickets to the Hope Gala are $250.00 per person. The money raised at the Hope Gala support the American Cancer Society’s mission to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay will, get well, find cures, and fight back.
For more information or to purchase tickets to the Hope Gala, contact Ellen Miles at 205-930-8883.
