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| February 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 2
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Dear Friends & Supporters:
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Heart Gallery's 1st Annual Fotos, Frames & Fun silent auction & party was a huge success. We would like to thank everyone who came out and made it so. We surpassed our goal, raising close to $20,000, which will enable our organization to continue to recruit families for Alabama's waiting children. These children desire and deserve a permanent loving family. This event and our other fundraising efforts will allow us to remind these children that they are not forgotten and that we will continue to strive to find them a family to call their own.
This event would not have been possible without our event sponsors; Steve Arnold of White Arnold & Dowd, P.C., Suzanne Ashe, Burke Harvey & Frankowski, Total Skin & Beauty Dermatology, Southland International Trucks, Ted's Garage and Liz McCormick.
We enjoyed the delicacies from our food supporters Franklin's Homewood Gourmet, O'Carrs, Demitri's BBQ, The Veranda on Highland, DiVinci's, Sam's Supersamwiches, The Happy Catering Co., Pastry Art Bake Shoppe, Creative Cuisine, Angels Cakes, Edible Arrangements, The Great American Cookie Company, Bogue's, Buffalo Rock, International Wines, & Birmingham Budweiser. Gumbo provided by The Veranda Baby Bites provided by Pastry Art
Music kindly provided by Neil Couvillion and Jeremy Snyder
*Photos courtesy of Stephen DeVries Photo |
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Click here to visit our website and hear the voices of the children.
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Meet Brittany
Photo Credit: Bill Crow
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Brittany, born January 1995, is currently in the 7th grade. She has
been in foster care for 4 years. She is a typical teenager who enjoys
being around her friends and says that she spends most of her day
hanging around them. She says that she likes to learn about history and
learn about things that happened before she was born. She loves music
and is a talented singer. She would like to be a successful singer when
she grows up. When asked to choose 3 words that describe her, she said
that she is "motivated, outgoing and curious." She desires a permanent
family where she is an "only" child and around horses, if possible.
To inquire about Brittany 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 Jamal
Photo Credit: Studio A Photography
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Jamal, born June 1995, is an active young man who is likeable and
energetic. His favorite subject in school is spelling. He likes playing
video games, basketball and football. Jamal says he wants to be a
wrestler or an engineer when he grows up.
Jamal is a lovable child who needs to feel accepted. He needs a
family that will demonstrate understanding if he tests them. Jamal
responds well to laughter and laid back parenting. He has an
introspective nature that sometimes needs coaxing. Routine and
structure are important to Jamal but at times needs flexibility in that
routine. Jamal thrives with lots of one-on-one attention but also loves
being around other children and would be okay to have siblings in the
home. He even plays well with children younger than himself. Jamal
looks forward to the day that he will not move again and finds himself
in his forever home...forever!
To inquire about Jamal 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 Randall and LaTavious
Photo Credit: Carolyn Sherer
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Randall born in August of 1996 and LaTavious born in August of 1997 are
amazing brothers looking for a family that will allow them to be
together. They share a close bond enjoying a lot of the same
activities. LaTavious really looks up to his big brother.
Both boys love to play
video games and watch wrestling. They also both love football,
wrestling, bowling and playing outdoors. Both children like to ride
bikes and play with their friends. They are looking for a family who
will love them and help them feel secure in their forever family.
To inquire about Randall and LaTavious 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 Dillan
Photo Credit: Stephanie Fisher
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Dillan, born November 1993 is a delightful, personal young man who will
make a positive impression from the first meeting. He is a very
intelligent, insightful and mature young man. Those who speak with him
forget that he is only 15-years-old due to his impressive intellect,
and his wide array of interests that include learning French, playing
piano, and keeping abreast of current events.
Dillan makes good grades and is a model citizen. He loves to play
on the computer, read, play his keyboard and talk to friends. He
frequently chooses these activities over watching TV. His goal is to
attend college and work in a field that offers travel opportunities.
Dillan says that his friends are very important to him that they help
him when he has a problem and keep everything in perspective.
Dillan is very spiritual and his hero is Jesus, because He died for
him. Dillan is an overcomer, who maintains a positive outlook on life,
as well as a healthy self-esteem and confidence level. Dillan wants a
family who will love him unconditionally, accept him for who he is and
support his academic and career pursuits.
To inquire about Dillan 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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Heart Gallery Alabama Exhibit is at the Wiregrass Museum in Dothan!
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The Heart Gallery Exhibit is on display at the Wiregrass Museum of Art until April 6, 2009. There will be an opening reception on Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:30pm. APAC, a program of Children's Aid Society, is co-sponsoring the event and will have an adoption information session and program. We will have a family who was has adopted a Heart Gallery child come and speak of their personal experience. Come see the children and learn how you can be involved.
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HGA would like to thank all of our participating
Fotos, Frames & Fun artists and donors:
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The Foto Atelier
Darrell Ezekiel
Art Buzz
Precious Memories
Meredith Rodgers
Arceneaux Art Gallery
Framin Shoppe
Griffith Art Gallery
Framing Suppliers
Wendy Walters
Karen Norris Interiors
Pilates on Highland
Barbara Cook
Art 4 You
Kay Vinson
All Things Gallery
The Wynfrey Hotel
Saxx Hair
Alabama Adventure
McWane Science Center
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Continental Bakery/Chez Lulu
Girl Scout Troop 350
Spa Japonika
Kevin Pake
Burke Harvey & Frankowski
Birmingham Barons
Liz McCormick
Bernard Nomberg
Levitt Jewish Community Center
Starbucks Coffee Company
Embassy Suites
Exrtaordinary Glmpses
Jeff and Andrea Shapiro
Jim and Kay Walther
Stephen DeVries Photo
Mary Liz Ingram Art
Stephanie Fisher Photography
Brighton Collectibles
aKa girl stuff
Bogue's Restaurant
Kafé Buzz
Total Skin & Beauty
Sandra Hogdkins
Birmingham Zoo
Otey's
Suzanne Ashe
O'Henry's Coffees
Café Buzz/Pamper me Perfect
Wacky Nanny
Daniel Livingston
Mark Stevenson
Eye Do
Abernathy Photographics
Ruth's Chris Steak House
A'Mano
Table Matters
Brio Tuscan Grill
Browdy's
Jennifer Berman
FarmLinks
Blue Spring Manor
Flemings Steakhouse
my personal assistant
Maralyn Wilson Gallery
Mike Getman Soccer Camp
Marie Youngpeter
Michelle Bearman-Wolnek
Drew Whitmire
Paul Savas
Kim Zakarin
Dr. Jeffrey Barnes
Chris Trice and Neha Luhar-Trice
Claire Drummond Photography
Seibels
Levy's Fine Jewelry
Annie Damsky
Amelia Johnson
Beautysak.com
Dan Rountree
Vero
Karen M. Hennecy
Cahaba Confections
IntuitiveEdge Coaching and Training
Urban Standard
Ambiance Salon
Heavenly Touch Massage Therapy Service
Naked Art
Silpada Designs
Tutwiler Hotel
Betsy Marks
Pilates on Highland
Lillie's
Peter Burke
Sassafras
Whole Foods
Pump It Up
A'Mano
Carmike Cinemas
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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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