FALL 2014
Your impact
Every day, life-saving work happens at Children’s. From
performing record-breaking heart transplants to treating broken
bones, we are proud to bring high-quality pediatric care close to
home for the patients and families who need us.
Featured in this issue is the story of Angelica Hale, an
Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta Foundation
Board of Trustees
Thomas M. Holder, Chairman
Douglas K. Garges, Vice Chairman
Doug Black
Scott MacLellan
W. Paul Bowers
Jack Markwalter Jr.
Virginia Feltus Brewer
Nicholas McKay
Robert W. Bruce Jr., M.D.
Richard J. McKay
James A. Carlos
John L. Montag
Jack Cay IV
Allison Moran
Patricia L. Dickey
Ira L. Moreland
David H. Fagin, M.D.
William C. Pate
Kristine Faulkner
Beatriz Perez
James D. Fortenberry, M.D.
Nancy E. Rafuse
Adam T. Fuller
Contents
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When you believe
For Angelica Hale, a second chance
at life has meant a second chance to
follow her dreams.
that Children’s plays in the lives of kids.
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A family’s support
For the Sullivan family, supporting
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is
a way of life.
I am happy to report that today, Angelica is back to doing what
several Broadway musicals and performed at events and festivals
in motion by building upon our vision of broadening access
to pediatric care to kids throughout the state of Georgia. We
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Paul Amos
“Mr. Paul” made it no secret that he
loved the Aflac Cancer Center, and he
spread that love to the Aflac Field Force.
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Major and legacy gifts
Tom Giddens
Lovette Russell
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Friends around town
Eugene A. Hayes III
Cameron Sherrill
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she loves most: singing. In fact, she has recently auditioned for
role in making stories like Angelica’s possible. Thank you.
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greatest portion of
journey. Angelica’s parents brought her to Children’s, where she
extraordinary—and an everyday example of the important role
and healthier tomorrow.
pledges to direct the
severe case of pneumonia led to a life-threatening health
needed and that ultimately saved her life. Angelica’s story is
To make kids better today
Healthcare of Atlanta
effervescent and tremendously talented young girl whose
was immediately given the specialized care she desperately
Mission
today and healthier tomorrow.
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Thomas M. Holder
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation
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When she was just three years old,
Angelica Hale’s parents, James and Eva, began to notice
their daughter singing beautifully from the backseat, in
perfect tune with the pop songs on the radio. Her talent soon
became evident to others when she began memorizing and
singing standards like “God Bless America.”
“We were parents just starting to see a glimmer of
talent—that maybe there’s something there,” James
said. But a year and a half of intense, life-changing
medical challenges kept the parents from exploring
their daughter’s gift.
When Angelica fell ill in 2012 at age 5, she was rushed
to the Emergency Department at Scottish Rite hospital
and diagnosed with pneumonia. Her lungs had begun
to bleed into her abdomen, and she developed sepsis,
a serious blood infection that devastated her kidneys.
Facing triple organ failure, Angelica was transported
by helicopter to Egleston hospital, home to one
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of the Southeast’s few extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (ECMO) centers. She was put on ECMO
for 12 days that “felt like a lifetime,” James said.
The heart and lung bypass machine took over her
lung function, giving her damaged organs time to
heal before surgery. “We thought we were going to
lose our daughter,” James said. “We had no idea
how long this journey would be.”
After a successful lung surgery, Angelica was placed
on dialysis but was eventually discharged. The
transition was tough, and she was still very fragile,
but her family was happy to have her home.
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The Carlos and
James and Eva were tested, and they found
that Eva was a near-perfect match to donate a
kidney to her daughter. In September of 2012,
Marguerite Mason
Trust
Angelica received her mother’s kidney and
recovered swiftly. “It was like night and day. Our
daughter totally bounced back,” James said.
Formed in 1991, the Carlos and Marguerite Mason
Just a month after her transplant, Angelica was
Trust is one of the largest supporters of the Children’s
headlining a black-tie Make-A-Wish gala at the
Transplant Program and, along with other generous
Georgia Aquarium, spreading her inspirational
trusts, enables Children’s to provide high-quality care
message to hundreds of enthralled listeners.
to kids needing transplants in our community. To date,
“This illness didn’t break her,” James said. “It
the trust has given more than $11 million of support
did the opposite. If she hadn’t gotten sick, we
to Children’s, and the Children’s Transplant Center
wouldn’t have pursued this dream of hers, and
bears the Mason’s name.
she wouldn’t be inspiring others now.”
Carlos Mason and his wife, Marguerite, were lifelong
In the summer of 2014, Angelica had the chance
Atlanta residents who owned a soft-goods store near
to work with the Broadway Dreams Foundation,
where the Five Points Marta Station is now. When
a week-long intensive course where students
Carlos passed away in 1955, Marguerite took control
learn from actual Broadway choreographers
of the estate. Before her death in 1991, she arranged
for the formation of a trust in their name.
As she began to heal, Angelica asked for
“She’s up there and people don’t even know
singing lessons. Her parents responded
her tremendous story or what she’s faced,”
and put on a show. Angelica was such a hit that
enthusiastically. “A lot of times, you see your
James said. “She wowed the entire crowd and
she was invited to participate in the Broadway
child doing something awesome, and you
all the judges.” From that point on, the Hales
Dreams Philadelphia performance, winning a
The trust is singular in its focus: improve the process
never act on it,” James said. “Having come so
knew Angelica’s talent was the real thing.
scholarship graciously provided by the cast of
of organ transplantation for low-income Georgia
“If/Then” on Broadway. At the end of the week,
residents. The trust distributes grants to 501(c)(3)
close to losing her, we wanted to explore her
talent and see just how far we could go with it.”
Before she could continue her singing
Angelica received a standing ovation.
financial assistance to underprivileged Georgia
career, however, Angelica would have to face
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organizations located in Georgia that can provide
“She’s so inspiring. She absolutely lights up a
residents requiring transplants of eyes, kidneys,
Vocal coach Trisha Gray at Sing Like a Star
one more surgery. Though she had been
Studios was impressed with the talent Angelica
recovering for a year, her kidneys were still
room,” James said. “She made a roomful of
brought to the table, and she agreed to start
scarred, and she would need a transplant to
strangers in Philadelphia fall in love with her,
teaching and working with the young prodigy.
fully recover. The family returned to Children’s,
and they don’t even know her whole story. And
Marguerite was adamant that the trust only give
home to one of the largest pediatric kidney
when they do find out, they’re speechless.”
grants to qualified Georgia non-profits that make
hearts and other organs.
it a priority to provide medical care to recipients
While still on dialysis, Angelica performed
transplant programs in the country. They had
in front of a crowd for the first time in March
faith in the hospital, and they knew there was
The Hale family credits the lifesaving care
who would not otherwise be able to afford it. Funds
2013, singing “A Part of Your World” from The
no place better for them to be. “Angelica is
Angelica received at Children’s to her ability
like this directly benefit patients’ needs, enabling
Little Mermaid. A few months later, she was
definitely attached at the hip to Children’s,”
to pursue her dream of singing. “Without
Children’s to provide high-quality transplantation
competing on a festival stage in Duluth, and
James said. “Without Children’s, Angelica
Children’s,” James said, “her story would
procedures to the children who need them most.
she took home first place in her age group.
wouldn’t have made it this far.”
have ended a lot sooner.”
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A family’s support
After their daughter, Katie, became a frequent patient
because of her severe migraines, the Sullivan family
discovered firsthand just how truly unique Children’s is.
“We were scared. It’s always a tough time
when you don’t know what’s going on with
Annual Fund Committee to help promote
fundraising and recruit new donors.
your child,” Katie’s father, Andrew, said. “But
we had a nurse who really took care of us.
As the family’s dedication and support has
Every night she did more research on her
grown, so has their creativity and desire to
own and came in and shared it with us.”
help out in exciting new ways. Together with
his firm, Sullivan and Schliemann, Andrew
Because of their fantastic experience, the
helped establish the Clays for Kids sporting
Sullivans wanted to help ensure other families
clay tournament in 2012.
would benefit from such extraordinary care.
“We started giving back as soon as we became
“My son and I are big sporting clay shooters,
regulars,” Andrew said. “You become
so we decided to take something we were
attached to the whole organization—from the
passionate about and use it to raise money for
staff and patients to all the technology and
Children’s,” Andrew said. Now in its third year,
medical miracles taking place on every floor.”
the annual Clays for Kids tournament raises
thousands of dollars to benefit Children’s and
Andrew and his wife, Donna, joined Will’s
the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Club and Hope’s Circle, respectively. Hope’s
Circle and Will’s Club are giving societies
Andrew and his family are grateful that
for female and male donors who receive
they’ve had the opportunity to touch so many
special invitations to Children’s events and
children’s lives. Andrew encourages potential
exclusive volunteer opportunities. The
donors to become more involved, even in
Sullivan’s 17-year-old son, Drew, is the
the smallest of ways. “I’ve set up folks to visit
youngest member of Will’s Club and writes
Marcus Autism Center or to go on a behind-
his own check for the annual dues.
the-scenes tour of the hospital,” Andrew
said. “If you can get people to come see the
An enthusiastic and tireless supporter,
miracles that are happening, you’re going to
Andrew also serves on the Foundation’s
get them hooked on the Children’s mission.”
Visit choa.org/annualfund to learn more.
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Around Children’s
Atlanta magazine names top doctors
Sixty physicians included in the 2014 Top Doctors of Atlanta list in the July
issue of Atlanta magazine are associated with Children’s. The annual list
is compiled by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., a healthcare research and
information company. Children’s physicians were listed in 23 specialty
areas, including cardiology, dermatology, hematology, medical oncology,
neurology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, pulmonology, surgery and
urology, among others.
Excavating invasive brain tumors
and Emory University announced a groundbreaking advancement in treating previously
Children’s receives first Enduring Hearts grant
to support heart transplant research
Children’s
ranked among
nation’s best
inoperable brain tumors. A new technique allows researchers to transport cancer cells using
Enduring Hearts, a non-profit organization that awards operating grants
Children’s ranked in
nanotechnology to a new location on the surface of the skull. Details of the technique were
to established members of academic staff at universities, transplant
each of U.S.News &
reported in the Feb. 16 edition of Nature Materials.
centers and research institutes for projects in organ transplantation,
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recently announced the approval of its first research grant of
specialty areas
approximately $25,000 to Children’s and Emory University. The research
on its “Best Children’s
will focus on chimerism of cardiac myocytes in a transplanted heart.
Hospitals” list, with our
Earlier this year, researchers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia Institute of Technology
Researchers have also learned to hijack the way malignant cells spread throughout the brain by
following nerve fibers and blood vessels and using them to draw cancer cells to the surface of
the brain, where they are led to chemotherapeutic reservoirs. Instead of invading new areas of
cardiac services ranked
the brain, the migrating cancer cells latch onto specially designed nanofibers and follow them to
Enduring Hearts seeks to enhance lives by funding research to increase
a location—potentially outside the brain—where they can be captured and killed. Barun Brahma,
No. 4 nationally for the
the longevity of organ transplants. The results of the funded research
M.D., and Tobey MacDonald, M.D., of Children’s are collaborating with Ravi V. Bellamkonda,
second year in a row. In
projects will contribute to the knowledge of many aspects of clinical and
Ph.D., of Georgia Tech and Emory, on this exciting research. Visit choa.org/btfund to learn more
addition, we had three
scientific transplantation, including the mechanisms of long-term organ
and support this research.
other specialties—
deterioration, the consequence of tissue injury and the opportunities to
endocrinology/
intervene in these processes.
diabetes, nephrology
Saydee Najarro named
Comeback Athlete of the Year
and cancer—improve
their rankings.
Endocrinology/
After a concussion forced her to miss a month of softball, Saydee
Najarro came back to the game even more excited to play. She
didn’t let the injury slow her down for long. The 9-year-old’s
dedication to her favorite sport impressed more than just her
family and teammates. Following a two-week voting period at the
beginning of May, Saydee was named the Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta 2013-2014 Comeback Athlete of the Year. She won the
title over seven other athletes who received treatment for a variety
of injuries and illnesses at Children’s. Visit choa.org/comeback to
diabetes and cancer
Children’s is now offering MYchart, an online tool that helps you securely
access your child’s medical records and privately communicate with your
healthcare team. With MYchart, you can view and download your child’s
medical and immunization records, including medical history, and get
notifications when lab and test results are ready. Visit choa.org/mychart
to learn more.
improved by nine and
five spots respectively.
Overall, Children’s
had eight out of 10
specialties ranked in
the top 20 this year,
an increase in one
specialty since 2013.
learn more about these tough kids.
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Highlights and
happenings
Annual Hope and Will Ball
selects 2015 honoree
The 12th annual Hope and Will Ball, chaired
years of service, have the opportunity to enhance
their skills in fundraising, program development
and relationship building.
Record-breaking DI Dash
September was Childhood Cancer Awareness
Atlanta-based Digital
Month, and Aflac honored Chris and Tom Glavine
Insurance contributed
and CURE Childhood Cancer on our Duckprints
a record $50,000 to
Wall at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders
Children’s from this
Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The
year’s DI Dash. The
wall recognizes those who have made a significant
company has donated
impact on childhood cancer. Last year, John
nearly a quarter of a
Smoltz and Bill Woods, M.D., were recognized.
million dollars to Children’s since the inception of
In addition, the Stop Childhood Cancer Alliance
this annual road race in 2009.
held its Go Gold campaign, with local businesses
Nearly 600 people participated in the 5K and
by Cathy Iannotti and Stacey Ollinger, will be
In January 2014, Children’s welcomed its third class
and organizations changing their lights to shine
1K Fun Run on the Marietta Square. Pictured
held Saturday, Feb. 7, at the St. Regis Atlanta.
of ELC members. Together, the 28-member group
a brilliant gold to raise awareness of pediatric
above (from left) are Adam Bruckman, President
The black-tie gala will honor Tommy Holder,
will host its signature Children’s fundraising event,
cancer. Visit aflaccancercenter.org to learn more.
and CEO, Digital Insurance; Sarah Harris,
Chairman of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
the Scrubs Party, in April 2015 at a private hangar
Development Officer, Children’s; Beverly Losman,
Foundation Board of Trustees, for his leadership
at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. Visit choa.org/elc to
Director of SafeKids Georgia, Children’s; and
and generosity to Children’s over the years.
learn more about these volunteer leaders.
The ball features a cocktail reception and silent
auction followed by dinner. Guests will also enjoy
John Smoltz’s Braves
Celebrity-Am golf tournament
John Short, Senior Vice President of Human
Resources, Digital Insurance.
Former Braves legend
single-evening fundraising event for Children’s.
PNC Foundation teams up with
Children’s and Strong4Life
Visit choa.org/hopeandwillball to learn more.
Children’s community wellness movement
Am golf tournament
Strong4Life, with grant funding from PNC
presented by Fidelity
This year, your gift of at least $10,000 can make an
Foundation, has created a program that arms
Investments Aug. 3 and
even greater impact on the patients and families
physicians with knowledge and tools to teach
4 at Atlanta National,
of Children’s. Tommy Holder, Chairman of the
a live auction and dancing at the largest annual
ELC plans 2015 Scrubs Party
Emerging Leaders for
Children’s (ELC) engages
business professionals
and community volunteers
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Childhood cancer awareness
John Smoltz hosted his
annual Braves Celebrity-
Join the Circle of Care
Challenge
families about healthy habits. The Prevention at
Hawks Ridge and White Columns. More than 270
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation,
the Pediatrician’s Office Program uses specially
golfers, including 60 celebrities, hit the fairways
and his wife, Beth, are funding a Circle of Care
written and illustrated books that reinforce
to raise funds for the Aflac Cancer Center.
matching donor program benefiting Children’s.
Celebrity participants included Tom Glavine,
From now until the end of the year, new Circle
Strong4Life’s healthy habit messaging.
in their 30s and 40s with
Children’s is dedicated to offering long-term
Phil Niekro, Brian Jordan, Greg McMichael, Otis
of Care donors will have their gift matched at an
the mission and vision of
solutions to Georgia’s obesity epidemic and relies
Nixon, Steve Bartkowski, Gerald Riggs, William
amount of $5,000 until a maximum of $500,000 has
Children’s at a leadership
on donors like PNC Foundation to support these
Andrews and many more. Special thanks go to
been reached. The Holders hope to inspire 100
level. Members gain unique access to Children’s
endeavors. Visit choa.org/corporate to learn more
Fidelity Investments, Outback Steakhouse and
new Circle of Care members with this challenge.
trustees and executives and, through an initial two
about how your company can support Children’s.
the City Club of Buckhead for their support.
Visit choa.org/circleofcare to learn more.
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Celebrating “Mr. Paul”
Paul Amos—known as “Mr. Paul”—was one of the founding
members of Aflac in 1955 and the last surviving link to a
three-brother team that built the Columbus, Ga., insurance
company into a Fortune 500 company. Mr. Paul passed away
July 2, 2014, from complications of Parkinson’s disease at
the age of 88.
Mr. Paul was married to his wife, Jean,
he loved the Aflac Cancer Center, and he
for 65 years, and together they were very
spread that love to the Aflac Field Force.
generous benefactors to many individuals
We will miss his friendship and his fun-
and causes, with the Aflac Cancer and
loving sense of humor.”
Blood Disorders Center of Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta chief among them.
Mr. Paul and Miss Jean frequented the Aflac
Cancer Center and especially enjoyed the
“Children’s and the Aflac Cancer Center are
opening dedication of the Scottish Rite
so fortunate to have enjoyed the friendship
outpatient clinic, the Egleston outpatient
and generosity of Mr. Paul,” said Children’s
clinic and the 10th birthday of the Aflac
CEO Donna Hyland. “There was always a
and Aflac Cancer Center relationship. They
twinkle in his eye and a love in his heart for
also liked to visit when Aflac Field Force
the children in our care. His legacy will live
members gathered to tour.
on in the center and within everyone he
helped along the way. Our lives are certainly
“Paul Amos was a special friend to
richer for having known him.”
Children’s and the Aflac Cancer Center,”
said Tommy Holder, Chairman of the
The blood and marrow transplant unit in the
Children’s Foundation Board. “His generous
Aflac Cancer Center is named in honor of
philanthropic spirit was contagious and a
Mr. Paul and Miss Jean for their remarkable
testament to his extraordinary life.”
support. “The Aflac Cancer Center is a
phenomenal place because of Mr. Paul and
Aflac is currently led by Paul and Jean
the remarkable company he founded,”
Amos’ only child, Dan, who is the CEO and
said Bill Woods, M.D., Director of the Aflac
chairman of the board.
Cancer Center. “He made it no secret that
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Major and
legacy gifts
lead to enhanced treatments and improved
outcomes for children with brain tumors.
Kathryn Boyne Kearney
Kathryn Boyne Kearney’s gift of $250,000
set up the Dr. Philip J. Boyne Craniofacial
Endowment Fund in memory of her father,
Philip J. Boyne, D.M.D., M.S., D.Sc. A
These gifts represent a selection of generous commitments
made to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Dr. Boyne led groundbreaking research
and performed many cleft palate repairs
throughout his career. After touring the
May. The need for expansion was urgent,
Center for Craniofacial Disorders at Scottish
as Scottish Rite reached full occupancy
The Allen family
will be here for years to come,” said Freddy.
Rite hospital, Kathryn made her generous
for 60 days last year. The PICU provides
Generous supporters Neal and Joan
The Baileys are true champions for our
gift to honor her father’s legacy. Funds from
comprehensive, high-level care for critically
Allen created their first legacy gift in 1999.
mission to help make kids better today and
this endowment will benefit the craniofacial
ill children in an environment designed to
Following Joan’s passing in 2014, Neal
healthier tomorrow.
patients and their families.
meet their complex needs. The PICU was
established a second charitable remainder
also expanded at Egleston hospital, and
unitrust that will help provide future support
The Gilbert family
Robert Simmons
Children’s had many gracious donors who
to improve the health and well-being of our
The Judy Lane Gilbert Foundation
Robert Simmons notified Children’s of his
funded rooms at both locations.
patients and their families—a concept close
continued to support the Andrew Reisner,
intent to make a legacy gift through his
to the family’s heart.
M.D., Traumatic Brain Injury Fund with a gift
estate in honor of Hiram Kite, M.D., who
Powdley White
of $25,000. This gift will help support our
was able to correct a malformation in
Powdley White, a retired and decorated
Linda and Freddy Bailey
efforts in research, education and clinical
Robert’s foot at Scottish Rite many years
World War II veteran, had previously
Linda and Freddy Bailey, proud natives of
care to enhance treatments and improve
ago. Dr. Kite was the second Medical
designated a certificate of deposit of
Decatur, Ga., have watched closely for several
outcomes for children who experience
Director at Scottish Rite.
$30,000 to be gifted through his estate.
Earlier this year, Powdley decided to
decades the value and impact Children’s has
a traumatic brain injury. Thanks to the
had on their community. Both are retired, with
Gilbert’s generosity, more children will have
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Singleton
accelerate his legacy gift so it could be
Linda having taught in the DeKalb County
the chance to live happier, healthier lives.
Allison and Dan Singleton’s most recent
used now to help those children who need
gift supported the facility expansion
it most. As Powdley says, “Children’s is
deep in my heart to stay.”
School System and Freddy having worked
in law enforcement. With the assistance of
Ian’s Friends Foundation
at Scottish Rite hospital. Their financial
their attorney, the Baileys decided to direct
Ian’s Friends Foundation pledged $360,000
commitment was recognized in the naming
half of their residual estates to Children’s.
to create and manage a brain tumor tissue
of a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
biorepository that will collect, grow, store
room in the new space that opened in
“We wanted to benefit something local,
something worthwhile and something that
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distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon,
and distribute tissue to help fuel pediatric
brain tumor research. This gift will help
Visit choa.org/majorgifts to learn more about giving to Children’s.
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Atlanta young professionals enjoyed socializing,
networking and fundraising for Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta through the Friends
Junior Committee (FJC). Pictured is the FJC
Board at their annual signature event, Cheers
for Children, held at the W Atlanta Midtown.
Attendees enjoyed an evening at the MobileIron
Nine at Night Golf Tournament and Party.
Golfers enjoyed a nine-hole round lit with
brilliant glow-in-the-dark golf balls. The party
continued well into the night with dinner, a
silent auction, special prizes and live music
from Yacht Rock Schooner.
Guests at the Women of Style and Substance
Fashion Show and Luncheon enjoyed a sneak
peek of Stella McCartney’s Fall 2014 collection
at the St. Regis Atlanta. More than 500 attendees
enjoyed silent and live auctions as well as a
seated lunch, while the Masters family shared
their journey at Children’s and how the hospital
has made a difference in their lives. The annual
luncheon celebrated a record year, raising
more than $240,000 for Children’s. This year’s
honorees were Yum Arnold, Sally Dorsey, Marie
Foster, Patrice Greer, Mary Johnson, Vicki
Palmer, Anita Thomas and Dina Woodruff.
One of the most treasured traditions in Atlanta
is the Peachtree Battle Home Tour. For more
than 20 years, guests have attended this
popular event for Children’s. This year’s tour
raised nearly $20,000.
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The Big Splash 2014 was our most memorable
yet. Presented by Merrill Lynch, the black-tie
concert and dinner at Georgia Aquarium raised
more than $400,000 for Marcus Autism Center.
Hosted by event chair John Tyers, the 450-guest
gala honored the Deriso family and featured a
private concert by recording artist LeAnn Rimes.
The sold-out crowd at Summer Sizzle danced
until late in the evening while enjoying the last
moments of summer with good food, drinks
and live music. The event was chaired by Katie
Bush and Katie Stewart, and it raised more than
$109,000 for Children’s.
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at the annual Spring Celebration Brunch
to commemorate the past year’s fundraising
accomplishments. Friends surpassed its goal
and presented a check for more than $2.6 million
to Children’s. Gene Hayes, President of the
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, is
pictured along with Jennifer Cooper, Friends
Board President, and Kellam Mattie, Friends
Board Vice President of Membership.
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Nearly 700 guests sampled delicious food and
drinks from neighborhood locations at the 11th
annual Taste of the Highlands.
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A sold-out crowd enjoyed competitive tennis,
a vendor village, prizes and lunch, all while
serving love and adding hope for Children’s at
the annual Hope and Will Tennis Challenge.
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Saturday, Dec. 6 | Children’s Christmas
Parade—Children’s mascots Hope and Will
kick off the holiday season with the 34th annual
Children’s Christmas Parade hosted by WSB-TV.
Visit choa.org/parade for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 6 | Distinguished Clowns—
The Distinguished Clowns are a group of
business executives and community leaders
who walk together in the Children’s Christmas
Parade, spreading holiday cheer with funny
faces and special treats. Visit choa.org/
distinguishedclowns for more information.
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Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Merry and Bright—Brighten
the holiday by purchasing festive ornaments,
vibrantly colored trees or giant toy soldiers
to decorate the hallways at Egleston hospital
to honor patients, families and caregivers of
Children’s. The third annual Merry and Bright
event will feature musical guest Mark Wills.
Visit choa.org/merryandbright to learn more.
Saturday, Feb. 7 | Hope and Will Ball—The
largest annual fundraising event benefiting
Children’s, the 12th annual Hope and Will Ball
will honor Tommy Holder, Chairman of the
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation
Board of Trustees. The black-tie gala will
feature a cocktail reception, dinner, silent and
live auctions and dancing. This event sells out
quickly, so visit choa.org/hopeandwillball to
reserve your seats today.
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Wednesday, Feb. 18 | Cards for a Cause—
Enjoy a day of social bridge, a luncheon,
silent auction and special prizes at our fourth
annual Cards for a Cause. Visit choa.org/
cardsforacause for more information.
Sunday, Feb. 22 | Family FinFest—Experience
a private viewing at Georgia Aquarium with
full access to exhibits, live entertainment and
a catered picnic dinner. Proceeds will benefit
Marcus Autism Center. Visit choa.org/finfest
for more information.
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Friday, Feb. 27 | Children’s Night at the
Circus—The Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Bailey Circus LEGENDS show will be rolling
into town and Friday, Feb. 27 is Children’s Night.
Visit choa.org/ringling to learn more about
ticket and sponsorship information.
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Saturday, April 25 | Scrubs Party—Emerging
Leaders for Children’s members will host the
second annual Scrubs Party, with live music, a
silent auction and much more amid the unique
backdrop of the Jet Linx private hangar at the
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. Visit choa.org/scrubs
for tickets and more information.
Visit choa.org/events to learn more about these and other events.
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Mark your calendar
NOVEMBER
6
Biggest Show on Radio:
3 Mics, 1 Cause
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Clays for Kids
6
Children’s Christmas Parade
7
Georgia Tech Dance Marathon
choa.org/radiothon
Thursday, Nov. 6
choa.org/claysforkids
Friday, Nov. 7
DECEMBER
5
Teddy Bear Crusade
tbcatl.org
Friday, Dec. 5
choa.org/parade
Saturday, Dec. 6
FEBRUARY 2015
21
UGA Miracle Dance Marathon
ugamiracle.org
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 21-22
MARCH 2015
1
Kris Medlen Birdies
and Baseball
choa.org/birdiesandbaseball
Sunday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 3
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forthekids.gatech.edu
Saturday, March 7
Legacy Circle Luncheon
choa.org/legacyluncheon
Thursday, March 19
Visit choa.org/events to learn more about these and other events
benefiting Children’s.
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THANK
you
Brynslet, age 2
300th pediatric heart transplant recipient
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Inc.
Park North
1577 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, GA 30329
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Thank you to our volunteers
In 2013, our 1,457 in-hospital volunteers generously
gave 134,862 hours of their time to benefit the
patients and families of Children’s. Whether it’s
helping in gift shops, reading stories to patients or
rocking newborn babies, our volunteers help make
Children’s the best place for kids.
We could not do what we do without their
helping hands!