Wednesday, August 25, 2010

OCA-East Bay and Other Community Organizations Raise $75k for Yu Family Fund; Will Launch Kang Family Fund

(Oakland, CA, August 24, 2010) — OCA East Bay, Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation (OCCC), Asian Advisory Committee on Crime (AACC), and Oakland Chinatown Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council would like to acknowledge and thank the many donors who contributed to the Yu Family Fund, in memory of Mr. Tian Sheng Yu. Mr. Yu and his son were brutally attacked on April 16, 2010, in a senseless act of violence in Oakland’s Uptown district. Mr. Yu sustained life threatening injuries as a result of the attack, which subsequently led to his death four days later. Mr. Yu is survived by his wife, Zhi Rui Wang, and son, Jin Cheng Yu, 27.

In response to this tragic incident the OCA-East Bay and other Bay Area community organizations led an effort to gather donations to assist the Yu Family. In total, approximately $75,000 dollars was collected through hundreds of donations of all sizes coming from as far away as New York State. The largest individual contribution was a $10,000 dollar donation made by a local Bay Area family. “We are proud to see how swiftly the community took action to assist this family in need. It was a true display of compassion, benevolence and humanity in response to a truly detestable act of violence,” said Stan Kiang, Vice President of OCA-East Bay. OCA-East Bay will formally present the Yu Family with a check for $75,000 at its upcoming Gala Event on September 4th, featuring Kristi Yamaguchi and Kurt Suzuki.

OCA-East Bay, in partnership with Metropolitan Bank, is also announcing the launch of the Kang Family Fund, in memory of Mr. Jinghong Kang. Mr. Kang traveled to the Bay Area from Fairfax, VA on July 18, 2010, for a job interview only to be robbed and killed just hours after arriving. Mr. Kang is survived by Wendy Kang, his wife of 19 years, three children ages 10, 12 and 17, and two elderly parents. Donations in the name of the “Kang Family Fund” can be sent directly to Metropolitan Bank at 250 E. 18th Street, Oakland, CA 94606.

For more information on the OCA-East Bay, OCA-East Bay Gala Event or the Memorial Funds, please contact Stan Kiang at 415-518-6010 or skiang@yahoo.com.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

23rd Annual Gala Dinner

See pictures HERE

See story HERE




Saturday, September 4th, 2010
5:30 pm
Scott's Seafood
Jack London Square
2 Broadway
Oakland, CA

Featuring


Kristi Yamaguchi
Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in Figure Skating

Kristi Yamaguchi, a Bay Area native has been a household name since 1992, when she captivated the world with her gold medal performance at the XVI Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France. Ms. Yamaguchi is the 2008 Dancing with the Stars champion.













Kurt Suzuki
Catcher, Oakland Athletics

Kurt Suzuki, is a native of Wailuku, Maui. Since making his major league debut in 2007, Kurt has quickly become one of the best catchers in baseball. In 2009, he was the A's most consistent player leading the team in hits, doubles, RBI's and total bases. In both 2008 and 2009, he led American League catchers in games started. Last year Kurt was also the co-recipient of the Dave Stewart community service award.









Other expected/participating athletes:
Devin Setoguchi - Right Wing, San Jose Sharks
Amy Chow - Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist - USA Gymnastics
Kevin Tan - Olympic Bronze medalist - USA Gymnastics
Peanut Louie - Former WTA tennis star
Max Zhang - Current Cal Basketball Center

Rick Quan - Master of Ceremonies

Live auction item:
Dance with Kristi

Silent auction items:
Golden State Warriors:
  • Steph Curry autographed basketball
  • Monta Ellis autographed jersey
San Francisco 49ers:
  • Patrick Willis autographed football
  • Jerry Rice autographed jersey
  • Jerry Rice autographed football
  • Steve Young autographed football
Oakland Raiders:
  • Luxury Suite for 18 guests plus 5 parking passes
San Jose Sharks:
  • Hockey stick autographed by team
  • Devin Setoguchi autographed jersey

Oakland A's:
  • Kurt Suzuki autographed baseball
  • 4 seats to a game next season
San Francisco Giants:
  • Matt Cain autographed baseball
  • Travis Ishikawa autographed baseball
  • Travis Ishikawa autographed bat
Other:
  • Special edition autographed Yao Ming sneaker from Beijing Olympics
  • Kristi Yamaguchi autographed video game for Wii
  • Two tickets to Dancing With the Stars filming in LA
  • Foursome to Stone Tree Golf Club
  • Foursome to Callipe Reserve Golf Course
  • Foursome to Crystal Springs Golf Course
  • Foursome to Metropolitan Golf Links

To RSVP, please contact
Chi-Hsin Shao at 415-392-9688 (chshao@chsconsulting.net)
by August 20, 2010

Individual tickets are $150 each. Table sponsorship (10 guests) starts at $1500.

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Comcast
Recology
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Asian Health Services
Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Francis Lan
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Metropolitan Bank
CHS Consulting Group
Chinese American Political Association
YHLA Architects
Pacific General Construction
Siebert Brandford Shank
Lily Hu
Ken Lee
Stanley & Kelly Kiang
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