Bridge For Hope
‘Bridge for Hope’ was nothing short of extraordinary—a night filled with remarkable individuals and their powerful speeches. We are beyond grateful to our winners and presenters for their moving words and unwavering dedication to making a difference. Your voices remind us of the power we all have to create change.
On behalf of the Vaclav Havel Center, we would like to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who joined us at our ‘Bridge for Hope’ Annual Gala. Thank you for your attendance, your generosity, and your unwavering support.
Your financial contribution enables us to continue our mission and programs all of which foster the legacy of Vaclav Havel and the issues that were important to him – human rights, the arts especially theater and furthering democracy.
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Host Committee
Joseph Balaz
Elliot S. Berke
David Dusek
Martina Forman
Stephen B. Heintz and Lise Stone
Katya Heller
Charlotta Kotik
William and Wendy Luers
Martin Palous
Martin and Helena Plavec
Bohdan Pomahac and Hana Augustinova
Paulina Porizkova
John Shattuck and Ellen Hume
Bill Shipsey
Petr Simunek
Peter Sis
Jack and Patricia Stack
Craig and Dorothy Stapleton
Rose Styron
Salil Tripathi
Marilyn Wyatt
Presented in cooperation with GOH Productions
Graphic design by Studio Marvil & NU AVE ART
Benefactors:
Joseph Balaz
Czechoslovak Group
Robin Raszka
Andrew H. Schapiro and Tamar Newberger
Sekyra Foundation
Jack and Patricia Stack
Shipmonk
Patrons:
Michaela and Zdenek Bakala
Christian Marlin
Bill Shipsey
Pavla & Aaron Rosenstein
Sponsors:
Jana Cadden
Slavka Glaser
Katya & Douglas Heller
Lise Stone & Stephen B. Heintz
Jeanne Hilsinger
Ellen H. Hume & John Shattuck
William and Wendy Luers
Maria Oldal
Hana Ptacnikova & William Low
Martin & Helena Plavec
Jirina Sager
Tammy Westergard
Pavel Zustiak, Palissimo Real Estate, New York
Special thanks to:
