Drawn by the only opportunity to purchase limited production wines fromOregon's top producers, guests from across the country contributed $172,395for 168 cases at the tasting and big board auction. A further $603,000generated at the exciting live and silent auction at Portland's historicGovernor Hotel was capped by an electrifying paddle raise appeal spurred by a$30,000 combined pledge from 100 independent vineyard owners in the WillametteValley AVAs.
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Co-Chairs Danielle Andrus Montalieu of Solena Cellars, and Edwin Irish MDwere excited at the outcome: "The heart and enthusiasm bidders showed speaksvolumes for the quality and caliber of the wines. Our sense of community andcommitment gives us the opportunity to support those without whom these wineswould not be possible ... and have a great time doing it!"
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Irish agreed "!Salud! bears testament to the appreciation we all have forseasonal vineyard workers. As their need for healthcare continues to rise, weare particularly grateful for the generosity of !Salud! supporters. It's aprofound statement."
!Salud! provides healthcare outreach services for seasonal vineyardworkers and their families who cannot qualify for health insurance plans. Tofill this void, a dedicated group of Oregon vintners and volunteers associatedwith Tuality Healthcare Foundation created a bi-lingual service called!Salud!, the traditional Spanish toast "to your health."
Through !Salud! seasonal workers receive health education, cholesterol anddiabetes screenings, dental care, assistance with medical paperwork and more.Referrals are made for necessary medical aid beyond the financial means ofmost recipients, including quality pre-natal care, hospitalizations andsurgeries. Demand for !Salud! increases steadily with over 3,300 individualsserved in 2006 alone.
The 2008 auction will be held on November 7 and 8. For details, visitwww.saludauction.org
Participating Wineries: Adelsheim, Amalie Robert, Antica Terra,ArborBrook, Archery Summit, Argyle, Beaux Freres, Bergstrom, Bethel Heights,Broadley, Chehalem, Cristom, Dobbes, Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Domaine Serene,Elk Cove, Erath, Four Graces, Gypsy Dancer, Hamacher, Ken Wright Cellars, KingEstate, Lange Estate, Patricia Green Cellars, Patton Valley, Penner-Ash,Ponzi, R. Stuart & Co., Raptor Ridge, Rex Hill, Scott Paul, Shea Wine Cellars,Silvan Ridge, Solena, Soter, St. Innocent, Stoller, Torii Mor, Westrey,WillaKenzie, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Witness Tree.
SOURCE Tuality Healthcare Foundation
