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 We've had a very eventful Spring and are excited about everything coming up this Summer! |
| Pot of Gold Luncheon - A GREAT Success! |
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 The 2008 Pot of Gold Luncheon presented by AT&T, raised over $160,000. On Friday, April 18, 2008 over 500 guests joined in to support the programs of Rainbow Days. Many thanks to all the generous sponsors and supporters of this year's event!
The event was launched with a patron reception at Noble Boutique in Highland Park Village. A wonderful evening was had by all as everyone was recognized for all of their hard work. Event co-chairs were Michelle Esposito and Sabrina Schiller and Honorary Chair was David Dewhurst, Lt. Governor of Texas.
This year's luncheon honored the Dallas, Richardson and Grand Prairie Independent School Districts for their on-going commitment to helping children stay in school and remain drug-free. The event was again emceed by Todd Whitthorne and Pastor Susan Rutledge, from Hillcrest Church, led the invocation. Special remarks were given by Jim Epperson, President AT&T Texas and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst.
Special thanks to everyone who made this year's event so special, we are grateful for your support. Plans are already underway for our 2009 event; stay tuned for more details to come! |
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 For the second year in a row Krystal Clear Audio-Video is holding an open house to benefit Rainbow Days. The open house will be on Thursday, May 15th from 6pm-9pm. During the open house they will raffle off a brand new TV and the proceeds will be donated to Rainbow Days. We are so grateful to Krystal Clear for their ongoing support of our mission and programs!
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Rainbow Days Fashion Show |
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 On Saturday, April 12th over 20 children had the opportunity to show off their fashion sense at the first annual Rainbow Days Fashion Show. The children had the opportunity to get their hair and make up done, as well as pick out their outfit for the show. Then they hit the runway in front of a live audience. The children loved the applause they received and as they exited the runway each child received a rose from Rainbow Days staff. A special thank you Whitney Smith for planning and implementing the event and her Girl Scout troop #2298 for hosting and helping throughout the day. It was a wonderful day and each child left feeling very special.
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 Summer is always a special time at Rainbow Days and we are gearing up for a summer full of fun! We could use your help this summer by volunteering at one of our four summer camps or helping us prepare for them in the office.
If you are interested please contact Lynette Smith at 214-217-3831 or lynettes@rdikids.org.
Kids' University
Location: The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080
1st Camp Date: June 9, 2008 - June 12, 2008
2nd Camp Date: June 23, 2008 - June 26, 2008
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
At Kids' University the children enjoy this academic camp to promote literacy, higher education, develop social competency and build self-esteem. Children have the opportunity to "take" different courses throughout the week, including sign language, music, dance, safety, arts and crafts and others on a college campus while even enjoying lunch daily in the cafeteria. The highlight of Kids' University is when children have their "graduation day" at the end of camp where each child walks across the stage to receive their diploma donning a mortarboard!
Camp Broadway
Location: Hillcrest Church
12123 Hillcrest Rd.
Camp Dates: July 22, 2008 - July 25, 2008
Performance Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday Performance: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
At Camp Broadway children enjoy this unique performing arts camp complete with an original production and a performance in front of a live audience at the end of the week. This camp provides each child with their chance to really "shine" on stage as they build self-esteem, confidence and work with other children in teams.
Rainbow Days Outdoor Adventure Camp
Location: Camp Hoblitzelle
8060 Singleton Rd.
Midlothian, TX 76065
Camp Dates: August 11, 2008 - August 14, 2008
Hours: 9:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
This is a traditional outdoor camp with swimming, horse back riding, ropes course, sports and hiking. Transportation will be provided. |
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eConnection is a monthly newsletter published by the staff of Rainbow Days, Inc. For more information on our programs, please contact us at:
8150 N. Central Expwy.
Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75206
214-887-0726 / 214-887-0729 FAX
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