On May 20, 2010 Hillside House will host its 7th annual Women of Purpose luncheon, a benefit for the residents of Hillside House. The event will be held in the beautiful gardens of El Mirador Estate in Montecito, made possible through the generosity of owner Tita Lanning.  Our presenting sponsor for this year's luncheon is the Hutton Foundation.

2010 Inspirational Speaker: Each year we invite an inspirational speaker who has overcome significant obstacles to lead a full life and make a contribution to our society. This year we are honored to feature inspirational speaker, author, and former tennis champion Roger Crawford.  His warm and humorous style and positive message has empowered more than 3,000 audiences. He has been interviewed on CNBC, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, and in USA Today.     

Sports Illustrated calls Roger one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world.  The National Speakers Association awarded Roger the distinguished CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame designation, acknowledging his speaking excellence. In recognition of Roger’s extraordinary achievements, he has been inducted into the National Hall of Fame for people with disabilities, joining fellow honorees such as Christopher Reeve and Helen Keller. 

Roger was born with a rare disease that left all four limbs impaired.  Despite this, Roger developed a way to hold a tennis racket, practiced hard, and went on to play on the Loyola Marymount University team in Los Angeles with 22 wins and 11 losses during his career there.   

Roger is a leading authority on developing human potential and breaking through self imposed limitations. His third and most recent book, THINK AGAIN! Discover the Possibilities Hidden in Plain Sight, was released in 2007.

2010 Person of Purpose Honoree: This year we will pay tribute to the many contributions of Earl V. Armstrong III to both Hillside House and the broader Santa Barbara community.  Earl has served on the Hillside House Board of Directors for 13 years, including 10 years as its president.  Earl also serves on the Boards of Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce and the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation.  He was chairman of the Chamber board in 2007.

Our luncheons are open to the public - men and women - and we encourage all to attend and help make a difference for Hillside House.  There will be a charitable auction as part of the luncheon.  The auction includes a 4-night stay in a 5-star apartment in New York City overlooking Central Park; a gourmet dinner for 6 at an estate in Montecito; and a framed original painting by an award-winning artist.

If you would like to receive an invitation to the 2010 Women of Purpose luncheon please contact Curt Lauber in the Development Office: clauber@hillsidehousesb.org or (805) 687-0788 ext. 15.

We would be delighted to share this special occasion with you.

Special thanks to our event sponsors: