Orang Utan Republik's 5th Annual Pongo Awards & Fundraiser

Other Event Type for Orang Utan Republik Foundation, Inc.
Oct 06, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Deadline: October 3, 2018

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Who's Going

Fundraising Goal $15,000

Expected Attendance 100

Reach 5,000

Ticket Price $75

Metro Area Los Angeles, CA

Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)

Nonprofit Category C - Environment

Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female

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Attendee Ages 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years

Attendees' Children's Ages 12-17 Years 18+ Years

Special Populations College Students Eco-Conscious Active People

Description

The Orang Utan Republik Foundation will be holding its 5th Annual Pongo Environmental Awards and Fundraiser in partnership with Building Bridges Art Exchange at the Bergamot Station in Santa Monica.

The main event will be a showing of "Princess-the Orangutan" a fascinating documentary about the life of an ex-captive, free-ranging orangutan who was home-reared and taught sign language in the jungles of Indonesian Borneo by Gary Shapiro in the late 1970s. Shapiro is the president and co-founder of the Orang Utan Republik Foundation. The video was made by Blink Films and produced by Animal Planet for the second season (2018) of their "Raised Human" series.

During the reception prior to the showing, guests will be able to enjoy light food and beverages, bid on silent auction items, learn about the work of the Foundation, and explore the Art Exchange gallery space. A live auction will also be held during the event.

The 5th Annual Pongo Environmental Awards will be presented to individuals and organizations who have made significant achievements that have contributed to the improved understanding and appreciation of orangutans and endangered species, rainforest habitat, and for improving conditions for orangutans and other animals globally.

The evening event will be limited to the first 100 people who purchase tickets for the event which will serve as a fundraiser for the Orang Utan Republik Foundation. Free parking will be available as well as access via the Metro Expo Line.

Organizer

Orang Utan Republik Foundation, Inc.

Building Bridges Art Exchange
2525 Michigan Ave
F2 Santa Monica, CA 90404