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| January 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 1
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Dear Friends & Supporters:
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Happy New Year! 2009 is shaping up to be the busiest ever. We are feverishly getting ready for our first fundraiser. Fotos, Frames & Fun is a silent auction and party which will take place at Ted's Garage. There will be food, music and a lot of fun had by all who attend. Tickets are now on sale. They are $15 each/$20 door (12 & under are free). Call 445.1293 to reserve your tickets today or Click here to purchase tickets online.
Exciting donations are streaming in...a week at an Ireland Retreat, spa packages, unique frames made by local artists such as;Vero, Wacky Nanny, Betsy Marks, Darrell Ezekiel, portrait packages, fun packages from The McWane Center, Levy's Fine Jewelry, Baron's Baseball, Robert Trent Jones and much, much more.
We would like to thank our current sponsors for this event Steve Arnold of White Arnold & Dowd, P.C., Suzanne Ashe, Burke Harvey & Frankowski,Franklin's Homewood Gourmet, Liz McCormick, International Wines, O'Carrs, Southland International Trucks, Ted's Garage, Total Skin & Beauty Dermatology.
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Corporate Sponsorships still available
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All corporate/individual sponsors will receive the following:
a. a reserved table for 8 at the event.
b. additional drink tickets to be given to your guests.
c. a full page ad (please send logo or ad with your donation) in the auction booklet
d. a direct link on our website which has a high traffic volume from AL residents.
e. recognition in publicity prior to the event, at the event, as well as, at all exhibit openings across the state of Alabama for 2009. For full listing of upcoming exhibits please contact the office.
Corporate Sponsorship are $750 and need to be secured by January 30th. If you would like to donate an auction item, find out more about becoming a sponsor, or receive more information about the event, please e-mail us by clicking here.
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Click here to visit our website and hear the voices of the children.
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Meet Naykitta & James
Photo Credit: Arik Sokol
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Naykitta and James need and deserve a family that will provide them with the love, security and nurturing they currently get from each other.
Naykitta, born March 1996 loves to draw, play with her dolls and ride her bike. She is described as a "good kid" who looks out for her younger brother and tries to protect him the best she can. She wrote a beautiful paper telling how her younger brother is her hero because he is always there to help her with the slight physical limitations she has.
James, born January 2000 loves the outdoors and sports. He really loves to play football and riding his bike. He is always very appreciative. He always has a smile on his face and it does not take much to please him. James is very close with his big sister and looks up to her. He is very protective of her because he says she is all he has.
To inquire about Naykita & James or any of our Heart Gallery Children please visit them on our
website and complete the inquiry form under their portrait.
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Meet Tremayne & DeAnthony
Photo Credit: Bryan Johnson
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 Tremayne born, Sept. 1999, is currently in the 3rd grade. With assistance he is able to succeed in school and make good grades. Tremayne is very active and enjoys any kind of sports, including football, basketball and soccer. He likes to play outside and is very good at tumbling. Tremayne enjoys playing on the computer and playing video games. He says he wants to be a policeman when he grows up. Tremayne is very much a "people person" and does not meet a stranger. He has a very sweet personality and can be very affectionate. He also has a great sense of humor.
 DeAnthony, born October 1995 is currently in the 7th grade. With assistance he performs well in school. He says that he likes all of his subjects except Social Studies. DeAnthony loves to be outside and plays any kind of sports, including football, baseball, basketball and soccer. He also likes gymnastics, karate, bowling, track and video games. DeAnthony states that he wants to be a professional football player and a gospel singer when he grows up, as well as a mortician. DeAnthony is a somewhat shy young man and needs to become comfortable with someone before opening up to them. He has a sweet nature and can be very affectionate. He also has a great sense of humor.
These brothers share a close bond with each other. They love to dance together and are very talented. They are looking for a family who will help them stay together. An ideal adoptive home would be one with two parents who are patient and structured. They could also use a strong male role model.
 
To inquire about Tremayne & DeAnthony or any of our Heart Gallery Children please visit them on our
website and complete the inquiry form under their portrait.
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Meet Terrance
Photo Credit: Valerie Taylor
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DeShaun
known as "Terrance", born in August 1995 loves animals. He would like
to own a ranch someday with lots of horses. He also wants dogs to
spoil. He is fairly athletic but is not as interested in sports as
animals. He also likes a variety of music: country, rap, and Top 40. He
has a great smile and his laugh is infectious. He has a gentle
affection toward helpless creatures.
Terrance
has a strong desire to move forward with his life and achieve all of
his goals which include a forever family and a good education.
To inquire about Terrance or any of our Heart Gallery Children please visit them on our
website and complete the inquiry form under their portrait.
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Meet Sammy
Photo Credit: Valerie Taylor
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 Richard (known as "Sammy") born December 1995, is a bright, energetic young man. He brings enthusiasm when he arrives in a room and can easily become the center of attention. He is a very loveable child.
Sammy is very smart and has a great deal of academic ability. He enjoys church and he sings in two choirs at church and is working on the media team. He also enjoys sports. He plays basketball and baseball. He likes to play outside and ride his bike. He says he'd like to learn how to fish. He also likes playing video games.
When he grows up, Sammy says he'd like to be a policeman. If he could visit
any place in the world, he said he'd like to go to Washington, D.C. When asked what he thinks about adoption, Sammy says he thinks he'd like to have a new family that he can enjoy forever!
To inquire about Sammy or any of our Heart Gallery Children please visit them on our
website and complete the inquiry form under their portrait.
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Restaurants needed to participate in Fotos, Frames & Fun!
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Heart Gallery is looking for a few good restaurants to join others who are graciously donating food and a server to our fundraiser on February 12th.
If you are interested in participating please let us know by clicking here.
We would love for you to show off your culinary talents.
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HGA thanks their wonderful photographers!!
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 HGA would like to thank all of our wonderful photographers who donate not only their time and talent, but their hearts. We couldn't do it without you. For a complete list of photographers please visit our website.
The Heart Gallery is always looking for talented photographers.
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Spiller Furniture Charity Sale
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During the month of January, Spiller Furniture is taking 10% off of everything in the store PLUS giving 2% of whatever you spend to the CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE! Be sure to stop by and tell them to give 2% of your purchase to Heart Gallery Alabama and help us find more forever families for Alabama's waiting children. Click the logo to find a store near you!
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Thank You to Our Sponsors ...
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 Suzanne Ashe
Bogue's
Burke Harvey & Frankowski
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Extra Space Storage
Dr. & Mrs. James Krell
Frankin's Homewood Gourmet
International Wines
Lincoln Financial Foundation
Liz McCormick
Medallion Foundation
Nick's Kids
O'Carrs
Greg & Bryna Rapp
RDS/Alatax
Pamela Ruttenberg
Southland International Trucks
Ted's Garage
Total Skin & Beauty Dermatology
White Arnold & Dowd, P.C.
Wolnek Family Foundation
Media Partner - Moody Radio South
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How to Contact the Heart Gallery of Alabama:
1801 Oxmoor Road, Suite 101
Birmingham, AL 35209
205.445.1293
info@heartgalleryalabama.com
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The Heart Gallery of Alabama success depends on YOU! If you want to learn more about the children we feature or to hear their voices go to our website by clicking on our logo. Not everyone is able to bring a child into their home, but you can still make a difference by making a tax-deductible donation to the Heart Gallery of AL directly from our website.
If you would like the exhibit to come to your city, please call us at 205.445.1293 or email info@heartgalleryalabama.com.
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