8th Annual Fine WInes, Strong Bones

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, also known as OI, has a fund and awareness event going on right now that anyone and everyone can participate in.  There are two parts, one being the online auction and the other is a Gala being held at The Galleria at Lafayette Center on March 8th from 7 - 10pm. 

What is OI?

…literally means “bone that is imperfectly made from the beginning of life.” OI is a genetic disorder of type 1 collagen– the protein “scaffolding” of bone and other connective tissues. People with OI have a faulty gene that instructs their bodies to make either too little type 1 collagen or a poor quality type 1 collagen. The result is that bones break easily.

OI affects 20,000 to 50,000 people in the United Sates.  Through the OI Foundation and volunteers, the quality of life for these people affected by this rare genetic disorder have been greatly improved.  Like most volunteer and non-profit organizations, they are dependent on the volunteers and the financial contributions from people that care such as yourself.   Funds raised from this event go to the mission goals of the OI Foundation: Research, Education, Awareness and Improve Quality of Life.  You can start helping by visiting the OI Foundation and the online auction.

You can now participate from the comfort of your computer. We invite you to bid on the wonderful items here between February 15 and March 4. These items then move to our Fine Wines, Strong Bones event on March 8 for further bidding. However, if you place a reserve bid, we will continue bidding for you at the event, up to your maximum bid.

So, be sure to tell your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors about the good they can do through this online auction.

The second part of this annual event is the Gala, held at The Galleria at Lafayette Centre located at 1155 21st St NW Washington DC.  If you’re going to be in the area, then purchase your ticket here and take the opportunity to:

• Meet some great people
• Taste a variety of wines form around the world
• Sample food from the areas finest restaurants
• Explore some of the exciting items featured in the online auction
• and of course no grand event like this would be complete without some live music and a little dancing

If you would like to volunteer or learn more about OI and the Foundation go to www.oif.org

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