AmaWaterways Donates a Seven-Night Luxury European River Cruise in This Years California Spirit XXIII Silent Auction
Chatsworth, CA - (Aug. 2, 2012) - This past Sunday AmaWaterways took part in the California Spirit XXIII, Southern California's largest gala fundraiser, benefiting the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving research, education, prevention and free patient services programs. The event, which was held at the Pacific Design Center and accompanied by the most renowned restaurants and chefs, wines from California's premier wineries, and spectacular live and silent auction items; included one of the largest giveaway’s for a seven-night luxury European river cruise provided by AmaWaterways to help raise money for the event.
“We were honored and delighted to be involved in such a great cause,” said Rob Rothmann Vice President of Marketing at AmaWaterways. “To help raise money for a disease that affects so many people was gratifying, but to actually be in attendance and speak with some of the members of an organization that plays such a huge roll in helping families, colleagues and loved ones suffering or affected by cancer was truly the highlight of the evening. “
For the 28th consecutive year, California Spirit came together to raise money for the American Cancer Society, and it was anything short or successful. The event was filled with an evening of gourmet food and wine, beautifully displayed auction items and shared stories among tables about their heartfelt reasons for participating and giving back to such a great cause.
About AmaWaterways
Founded in 2002 by river cruise pioneer Rudi Schreiner, river cruise executive Kristin Karst and founder of Brendan Vacations, Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is the premier river cruise line on Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Main, Mosel and Rhône rivers. Known for its custom-designed ships, extensive complimentary amenities and personalized service levels, AmaWaterways consistently leads the way in river cruising. With destinations traveling through Europe, Russia, Vietnam and Cambodia, and new voyages to Africa and Portugal the line’s award-winning fleets compliment a variety of travel plans.
The Europe fleet includes the AmaPrima (2013); AmaCerto (2012); AmaVerde (2011); AmaBella (2010); AmaLyra (2009); AmaDolce (2009); AmaCello (2008), AmaDante (2008); AmaLegro (2007) and the AmaDagio (2006). In the spring of 2012, AmaWaterways introduced the new 164-passenger AmaCerto in Europe, joining the AmaVerde and AmaBella in offering an exclusive Twin Balcony design in the majority of staterooms; multiple dining venues; complimentary Internet and Infotainment system, a heated swimming pool or whirlpool on the Sun Deck plus many more unique design elements.
In addition to the European destinations, AmaWaterways offers the separate and distinct AmaVoyages to Vietnam and Cambodia via the AmaLotus (2011) and the La Marguerite (2009); Russia via the AmaKatarina (2011); Portugal via the AmaVida (2013); and Africa via the Zambezi Queen (2009).
About California Spirit
Originally founded in 1985 by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck, Barbara Lazaroff and Sherry Lansing, California Spirit has grown into a spectacular gourmet gala featuring food from Los Angeles' most renowned restaurants, wines from California's premier wineries, and spectacular live and silent auctions. California Spirit is Southern California's largest gala fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society and has raised more than $14 million for the Society’s lifesaving research, education, prevention and free patient services programs.
Source: amawaterways.com
