<p>The annual Go for Broke dinner was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Saturday November 5, 2011.  It was a great success with about 1000 people attending.  The event was sold out weeks in advance.  The dinner honors the Japanese American US Army World War II 442 and MIS veterans.  This year was special because the President awarded the veterans the Congressional Medal of Honor.  A photo of this medal appears below.  The dinner was hosted by ABC news announced David Ono who produced a moving video of the valor of the 442 Unit soldiers.  Daniel Ho, son of the legendary Don Ho, performed.  David Benoit, world famous jazz pianist/composer, also performed.  Elite chefs such as Roy Yamaguchi of Roy's Restaurant chain prepared the gourmet dinner menu.  The highlight of the evening was the veterans procession at the start of the program.  These elderly gentlemen were escorted to their seats and received a thunderous applause.  Mr. Takata was a member of the dinner committee.  He was able to secure sponsors and donors such as Actor Will Ferrell, Toyo Tire USA, Inc., Kameda Foods USA, Inc., and the world famous artist Hiro Yamagata.  For those who want more information or wish to make a donation, please go to www.goforbroke.org.</p>
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