The 32nd Annual National Day of Prayer Luncheon hosted by The Thanks-Giving Foundation will take place at The Fairmont Hotel Thursday, May 2, 2013. A true multicultural event, the luncheon will commemorate religious freedom and the peace and power of prayer and will feature Dr. Eboo Patel, who was named by US News & World Report as one of America’s Best Leaders of 2009. A prominent speaker, author and leader, Dr. Patel has written two renowned books and is the Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core, as well as the recipient of Roosevelt Institute’s Freedom of Worship Medal.
Proceeds from the Luncheon will be used to further the work of the Foundation including Thanks-Giving Square and the international Expressions Art and Essay competition. The 2012 competition drew more than 500 entries from 10 countries. The winning entries will be on display at the Luncheon.
The Thanks-Giving Foundation Luncheon’s deep-rooted history dates back to 1774, when our forefathers began the first session of Continental Congress with a prayer. In 1981, The Thanks-Giving Foundation collaborated with president-elect Ronald Reagan to set aside the first Thursday in every May as a permanent National Day of Prayer.
Tickets range from $75 to $200. Sponsorships and tables are also available and range from $2,000 to $10,000. To purchase tickets or for additional information, please contact Michelle Meadows at mmeadows@thanksgiving.org.
