UPDATE: 11-7-10From @childrenscancer late last night: "Woot! We exceeded our fundraising goal by $100,000! We raised $925,000 tonight. Thank you donors & sponsors for your generosity!"
That says it all!!!
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Sometimes it’s more than a night out. It’s more than a show. It’s more than music.
Sometimes $500 is much more.
Taylor Hicks brings the show and the music with his Southern soul and rock band. “Dawn of a Dream” celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund with a black tie and pearls night out at The Depot in Minneapolis Saturday evening. The gala supports the passion of Children’s Cancer Research:
“...a world free of childhood cancer.”
Sometimes $500 funds a dream.
“Just before 13-year-old Katie Hageboeck died, she asked her parents to take the money she had saved for a 10-speed bike and donate it to a fledgling group formed to fund cancer research.
“That was 1979. Since then, Katie's $500 savings has snowballed into $75 million worth of cancer research at the University of Minnesota, thanks to the Children's Cancer Research Fund launched by her parents.”
Sometimes the young lead the way.
It's been heartwarming the last few days to watch the twitter messages of support for this weekend’s celebration. It was a caring community in Minnesota and online coming together to celebrate and support a dying child’s legacy to help others.
News from @childrenscancer this week said they were “packing it to the rafters” with over 1,000 party goers out on the town for a good cause. The event is sold out~~as well it should be!!!
In town for a concert at the Maplewood Performing Arts Center Friday night, Taylor Hicks tweeted on Friday:
“@TaylorRHicks: Just had a great visit at Children's Hospital at U of M Medical Center!! And to think we have strength...”
Sometimes the young surpass us in ways we may not see.
What Taylor saw most in the young cancer patients was their strength!
If $500 has grown to $75 million in the last 30 years, what can $75 million + do in the next 30 years?
Congratulations to the Children's Cancer Research Fund for the success of the past three decades! Bless all those who see a need and do something about it…like Katie did.
Here’s to reaching that dream in the next 30!
Rock those rafters at The Depot! Party for the best of reasons…
For the children!!!
Read more about the Children’s Cancer Research Fund and find out how you can help make this dream come true at:
http://www.childrenscancer.org/
“My mom says I was special because I had cancer when I was a baby. She still says I'm special. I think it's because I'm a princess.” Sydney S. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Survivor
God bless the children.
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In the Taylor Hicks community, we are proud to be a small part of this effort. Thanks for allowing Taylor to perform for such a worthy cause.
It’s one of those special times when music is so much more!
The Border Song, Maplewood Performing Arts Center, Friday night; thanks to MN Sue!
Border Song, Maplewood, MN 11-5-10 from MN Sue on Vimeo.
Thanks to Wonder for a stunning photo of Taylor Hicks at Epcot Center, 10.10.10.
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5 comments:
Taylor Hicks, charismatic,talented beyond words pulls us into his world of magical music. The Border song displays the depth that this dynamic performer brings to us as we become enmeshed and entranced by his offering to us. It only makes us hungry for more. He is first rate and giving of himself for what he believes in. Thank you for your article.
Sometimes we need to be reminded that the problems we face in our everyday lives are minor compared to the hurdles some have to overcome. Thanks for making us think.
Sometimes there are issues that are bigger than those who support them. Children's cancer ( cancer period ) is one of those issues and it transcends Taylor's appearance at the Gala .
Taylor seems to genuinely care about the issues he supports and for that , we fans should be very proud.
To those attendees at the Dawn of a Dream event who bid at the auction to enable the benefit to top its goal; huge kudos should be given. To the sponsors and the volunteers who gave merchandize and time; more thanks are due.
Congrats to all.
cath
Thanks for reading and giving your thoughts.
Congratulations to Children's Cancer Research Fund for their very fine work for the children! Best of luck for success in reaching their one goal: "a world free of childhood cancer."
Long before we knew Taylor Hicks he gave a $100 donation to a Birmingham charity and said he hoped he could do more someday. He is making good on that wish! He brings us to good causes that remind us that life is precious and there are very worthwhile ways to spend our time and energies. He sets the example for making a difference.
May we all do what we can to make a difference!
The story brough to mind - a child shall lead. What a wonderful gift Katie gave and continues to give 30 years later. Her parents are amazing and their dedication is supreme. The event was successful, and exceeded their goals, which is a tribute to those whose efforts brought the gala to fruition. And Taylor himself, was equally as charming during his part of the program!
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