Just when you think the guys in the band OneRepublic couldn’t get any cooler, they go and do something like this: They waive their appearance fee for the NightShine Gala, thus ensuring a record profit for Denver Health’s signature fundraiser, which, it goes without saying, is good news for those who are least able to pay for their health care.
But wait, there’s more: In addition to making such a generous donation, the members of the chart-topping band known for such songs as “Apologize” and “I Lived” stopped by Denver Health earlier in the day to sing a few songs for patients and their families.
NightShine also was the occasion for Denver Health to recognize Federico and Cindy Peña for their longstanding commitment to advancing the health and welfare of Colorado’s vulnerable populations.
In addition to presenting them with the 2016 Denver Health Foundation Stars award, Michael Pollak, chair of the Denver Health Foundation board, joined Rus Heise, chairman of the Denver Health and Hospital Authority, in surprising the dickens out of Denver’s former mayor by announcing that Denver Health’s newest community clinic, the Southwest Family Health Center, is being re-named in his honor.
Chaired by Walter and Christie Isenberg, Pat Cortez and Manuel Martinez, NightShine was held at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center and emceed by media personalities Les Shapiro and Lauren Whitney. Guests at the sold-out event included Gov. John Hickenlooper; Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and his predecessor, Wellington Webb; developer-philanthropist Larry Mizel; attorneys Steve Farber and Hubert Farbes; and the current and past leaders of Denver Health, Drs. Art Gonzalez and Patricia Gabow.
More online:For more about Denver Health’s annual NightShine Gala, including additional info about honorees Federico and Cindy Peña and pictures, visit the Mile High Style blog.
