The Power of One individual expanded to the power of one family and the power of one Tribe beginning with Herbert, also known as Chief Klia of the Hoh Tribe.  Described as a man who strongly values his family, friends, and culture, he was a well-respected member of the Hoh Tribal Council.  He enjoyed drawing, singing, hunting, carving, and canoeing.  His family honored his wishes to be a donor after his sudden death in 2006.  Just two years later, his sister Viola also passed, leaving a further legacy of the gift of life through donation.   Mary speaks eloquently about the power of each of their gifts, “Even though we’re gone, our compassion can take care of one another” and the power of one community, “Maybe we belong to different traditions and ways and cultures, but we’re all people of this earth.  That’s what the creator made us.”  Viola leaves behind four daughters and a son.  Chief Klia wasn’t only a chief, but a dad, a grandfather, a brother, a mentor, and a teacher. “Organ donation was a vision he had of life being continued,” said Mary.  Mary honors their legacies by speaking at health fairs about organ donation.  She and her family perform traditional Paddle and Love Songs at events in honor of Viola and Chief Klia.  Mary, a registered donor, says, “If I can give something to somebody to extend their life then that would make me really happy.”

~ Their sister Mary Leitka, their family, and the Hoh Tribe

LIFE-SAVING INVESTMENT: $15,000

DAY OF EVENT BENEFITS:

• One table of ten seats at the Annual Giving Luncheon
  
• Sponsor name and logo displayed with table number
  
• Optional dedication placard in honor or memory of an individual of your choosing
  
• Candid photo by event photographer
  
• The satisfaction of knowing your financial contribution will directly support organ, eye, and tissue donation education in the Pacific Northwest

PROMINENT EVENT RECOGNITION:

• Sponsor name verbally acknowledged during event
  
• Sponsor logo and ½ page ad printed in event program
  
• Sponsor logo on banner and prominently displayed during event
  
• Sponsor logo displayed in slide presentation during event

COMMUNITY RECOGNITION:

• Collaborative promotion of partnership
  
• Sponsor name included in all press releases surrounding event
  
• Acknowledgement of partnership on Certificate of Achievement
  
• Sponsor recognition in post-event thank you letters sent to all contributors
  
• Assistance with a story for organization’s publication
  
• Sponsor recognition, profile, and link on Donate Life Today Annual Giving Luncheon website
  
• Recognition as honorable company in Donate Life Today Annual Review
  
• Membership in Donate Life Today Workplace Partner For Life Program