Join the 18th Annual Taste of Life Benefit in Kailua Kona

2015-08-13Blog

Last Updated on 2019-06-10

Learn what’s happening on Kailua Kona on August 22, 2015, and how this event will benefit you.

What is this event all about?

There are about 50,000 people that get infected with AIDS every year and over 1.2 million HIV cases in the country. As a response to this crisis, the HIV/AIDS Foundation spearheads the 18th annual taste of life benefit in the Big Island to ask for your support. The event will be held this August 22, 2015, at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua Kona.

How will I benefit from this event?

Your generosity will be richly rewarded with a fun and exciting treats from different participants. You can taste the best cuisines from the top chefs in the Big Island as you generously support the Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation’s advocacy against hepatitis and HIV. You may also enjoy the classy Gala Variety Show; Pin Up Burlesque and Cabaret; Music and Dancing with the Rainbow Band; and a Silent Auction.

Ticket prices:
$75 payment in advance
$85- at door
$120-VIP
$1000-Tables of 10
Contact details: Phone: 808-331-8177; website: www.hihaf.com.

Meet Burlesque Women!

Pin Up Burlesque is a group of women who offer workshops to ladies out there who would like to learn about the burlesque choreography. They will do a series of workshops called Burlesque 101 this September 2015 to help women develop self-love by learning how to dance with glitz and glamour, and exude the Burlesque Confidence? So if you are struggling with “I don’t deserve it” attitude, it’s time to put the heels on and join these burlesque girls during the annual taste of life benefit! Learn to pamper yourself, feel flirty, sexy and fab! Pin Up Burlesque will perform on-stage during the event.

Source: Pin Up Burlesque FB

Jam with the Rainbow Band!

Rainbow Band is a group of musicians who love to perform classic Rock and the best R&B from the ’60s to ’70s. Dance the night away with high energy dance music from Jack Martin-the guitarist and violinist, Alan Shapiro-the drummer, and Rainbow Page-the vocalist and percussion and Joe Conti on Chapman Stick. If you love to dance you will definitely like the night of music and dancing where you get to sing and dance on the tune of your favorite songs.

Source: Rainbow Band FB

Share your blessings silently!

The Silent Auction is one of the highlights of this event so make sure you have the extra cash to spare for this great cause. The money will be used to fund the projects of the HIV/AIDS Foundation, particularly its advocacy against HIV and Hepatitis.

Why Kailua Kona?

Kailua Kona is a beautiful island with great weather, beautiful music and dancing, and creative minds make Hawaii famous for its live performers, arts and crafts, and excellent natural habitat.

Hawaii Island Recovery is a state of the art drug rehab facility on the island that helps you or your loved one overcome drug addiction, alcoholism and other types of substance abuse. Residents with dual diagnosis, eating disorder and other patients learn how to overcome substance abuse through individualized treatment programs that include equine therapy, wild dolphin therapy, excursions and more. There are also effective therapies for patients with eating disorder and anxiety disorder like chronic pain, depression, and trauma.

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