2015 Unfolding Potential Gala

Presenting Sponsor:

At Origami, we believe leadership in our industry comes with the responsibility to extend our reach into the community to help those at risk.  Our Unfolding Potential Fund supports the means to provide our services to those with little or no ability to pay.  With access to proper rehabilitation, the brain can perform miraculous recoveries.  Help us bring hope and engagement to those whose quality of life is in peril.

• An elegant evening amongst friends, colleagues, and other local influencers
• A welcoming cocktail hour featuring an open bar and the music of Chip Christy
• Our very special guest and keynote speaker, Spartan great Mateen Cleaves.
• A silent auction of exclusive items and experiences
• The University Club's award-winning dinner and dessert service
• The talents of our guest host for the evening, Mr. Tim Cusack
• Live music and dancing to the sounds of The Understorey
• Your opportunity to extend help to brain injury survivors in our community
• Much more

More about our Special Guest:

Kalamazoo native Todd (“TJ”) Duckett is a true champion on and off the field of play. A three-year starter for Loy Norrix High School and Parade Magazine Player of the Year, Todd was a highly sought recruit nationwide. Awarded a football scholarship to Michigan State University in 1999, he studied Communications while continuing to earn accolades on the football field, earning All-Big Ten Conference Honors as a Junior.  He still reigns as the sixth all-time leading rusher in the school’s history.

Duckett’s passion and drive also lead him to co-found New World Flood, a non-profit organization based on the belief that citizens can be change agents in their communities by using education and service as a means to sustain the overall welfare of their environment.  By focusing on youth, community, education, and service, New World Flood seeks to provide a mechanism by which citizens continually grow through their purpose and community engagement.

More about our Host:

Please take advantage of this rare opportunity to enjoy an exceptional evening out while lending your support to individuals whose quality of life is at risk.  Your attendance at this event will truly matter to brain injury survivors in our community.  Click below to join us for this important and enjoyable dinner event.