An Evening 'Round the Campfire Gala:
Gather with us on Saturday, October 19, 2019 for our 11th Annual Evening 'Round the Campfire Gala at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel as we raise critical funds to support the operation and rebuilding of Camp Conrad Chinnock.
The Camp Conrad Chinnock An Evening ‘Round the Campfire is truly a ‘Family & Friends Affair’ as attendees will be treated to an evening filled with songs, skits performed by the kids, entertainment, silent auctions, raffles and more while enjoying a wonderful sit-down dinner. Camp Conrad Chinnock has been a safe haven for thousands of children living with diabetes. Your generous support will help us to continue the work of educating children and their families in how to better manage Type 1 diabetes and learn to cope with the challenges of living with it every day.
If you are willing to demonstrate your support, or wish to recognize your favorite camper, we ask you consider purchasing an ad in the event program. For sponsorship information, please visit the above tabs.
The Camp Conrad Chinnock An Evening ‘Round the Campfire is truly a ‘Family & Friends Affair’ as attendees will be treated to an evening filled with songs, skits performed by the kids, entertainment, silent auctions, raffles and more while enjoying a wonderful sit-down dinner. Camp Conrad Chinnock has been a safe haven for thousands of children living with diabetes. Your generous support will help us to continue the work of educating children and their families in how to better manage Type 1 diabetes and learn to cope with the challenges of living with it every day.
If you are willing to demonstrate your support, or wish to recognize your favorite camper, we ask you consider purchasing an ad in the event program. For sponsorship information, please visit the above tabs.
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Michael Helfant, Master of Ceremonies
Michael Helfant has over 30 years of entertainment industry experience in film, television, video and digital media production, financing and distribution. Michael is the co-founder and CEO of Amasia Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based entertainment production and financing company. His recent productions include: "Mr. Right", starring Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick; “The Call”, starring Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin; “The Road Within” starring Robert Sheehan, Dev Patel and Zoe Kravitz; “Careful What You Wish For”, starring Nick Jonas and Isabel Lucas; horror comedy “Fear Inc.”; and music documentary “Zedd True Colors”. Amasia is currently in production on mystery thriller “Don’t Let Go”, and just released the provocative drama “Them That Follow.”
Michael has also been a top film exec and producer at Interscope/Polygram, Miramax/Dimension, Beacon, and Troika Pictures. Michael currently serves on the board of several non-profit organizations including Film Independent and the Advisory Board of The Harvard School of Public Health.
Michael and his wife, Loretta Naughton Helfant, have 3 children, Arianna (who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 6), Jenna and Jacob.
Michael has also been a top film exec and producer at Interscope/Polygram, Miramax/Dimension, Beacon, and Troika Pictures. Michael currently serves on the board of several non-profit organizations including Film Independent and the Advisory Board of The Harvard School of Public Health.
Michael and his wife, Loretta Naughton Helfant, have 3 children, Arianna (who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 6), Jenna and Jacob.
Niketa Calame, Special Guest Star
Niketa is a Los Angeles born award winning actress most noted as the voice of Young Nala in Disney's original animated classic film The Lion King. She received her Master's of Fine Arts Degree from The Actors Studio Drama School in New York City and her BA degree in theater from University of California, Santa Cruz. She studied for a year abroad at the University of Exeter in England, UK.
Niketa is a proud union member of the Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity Association. She has appeared in shows and films on NBC, Fox, MTVu, CBS, Disney and Lifetime Television. She also co-founded IV I II Studios an impact Driven Documentary Company. When she is not in front of the camera she is a private acting coach and adjunct professor teaching the next generation of actors.
Niketa is a project ambassador for The American Diabetes Association and has lobbied on Capitol Hill for the past 4 years at The Call To Congress event in Washington DC. She lended her voice to JDRF for the remix of Promise to Remember Me and background vocals to ADA on Step Out For Life. She was awarded a Points of Light Award from George W. Bush national volunteer recognition organization. Niketa has been living with Type 1 diabetes since 1999.
Niketa is a proud union member of the Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity Association. She has appeared in shows and films on NBC, Fox, MTVu, CBS, Disney and Lifetime Television. She also co-founded IV I II Studios an impact Driven Documentary Company. When she is not in front of the camera she is a private acting coach and adjunct professor teaching the next generation of actors.
Niketa is a project ambassador for The American Diabetes Association and has lobbied on Capitol Hill for the past 4 years at The Call To Congress event in Washington DC. She lended her voice to JDRF for the remix of Promise to Remember Me and background vocals to ADA on Step Out For Life. She was awarded a Points of Light Award from George W. Bush national volunteer recognition organization. Niketa has been living with Type 1 diabetes since 1999.
Meredith Family, Dr. Robert Chinnock Family Award Honorees
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It took one person to spark a great idea which has facilitated the support of thousands of children and families who struggle with the challenges of living with and managing Type 1 diabetes. A young ranch-hand, named Dirk Meredith, after witnessing the positive effects of Camp upon his young daughter Ashley, proposed a concept to the ranch owners as a way to give back to their community.
The ranch owners, a prominent and well-established generational family that helped to settle the Winchester and Temecula areas, took that suggestion and ‘rode’ with it. Thus, the Domenigoni Ranch Charity Ride for Diabetes to benefit children and families was established. Over the last two decades the Meredith and Domenigoni families have raised well over a million dollars. These funds have enabled countless families and children to experience Camp Conrad Chinnock. |
