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A publication for the donors of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Holiday 2014

Thank you for your support during this season of giving.

We know this is a busy time of year, so here’s a quick look

at our upcoming events.

Wishing you and your family happy holidays.

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EventsNow through Dec. 25 Spread cheer with Tiny Prints photo cards

Personalize festive greeting cards through Tiny Prints to support

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Choose from Tiny Prints’ regular

selection of cards for any occasion and a portion of the proceeds will

benefi t Children’s.

choa.org/tinyprints

Now through Jan. 1 Merry and Bright

Our Egleston hospital is the festive backdrop for the third annual Merry

and Bright program benefi ting The Voice at Seacrest Studios, the Ryan

Seacrest Foundation’s in-hospital studio. Honor a patient, family member

or caregiver by sponsoring a decoration in the hospital atrium. Sponsors

will be invited to attend the Merry and Bright Party on Dec. 2 featuring

country-music star Mark Wills.

choa.org/merryandbright

Now through Jan. 4 Pink Pig Ride

Macy’s at Lenox Square

Join Priscilla the Pink Pig and her friends on a ride through a magical

fairy-tale adventure. Tickets are available at the kiosk inside the east

entrance of Lenox Square Mall. An annual Atlanta tradition, the Pink

Pig Ride has been making families smile for more than 50 years.

Proceeds benefi t Children’s.

choa.org/pinkpig

Feb. 7, 2015Hope and Will Ball

6 p.m.

St. Regis Atlanta

More than 700 guests will don ball gowns and tuxedos

to attend the 12th annual Hope and Will Ball. Enjoy

dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions at this

black-tie gala as we honor Foundation Board Chairman

Tommy Holder.

choa.org/hopeandwillball

Feb. 11, 2015Cards for a Cause

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for a day of social bridge for players of all

levels and enjoy a luncheon, silent auction and prizes

at the fourth annual Cards for a Cause. Proceeds from

the event benefi t Marcus Autism Center.

choa.org/cardsforacause

Committee chairs for the 2015 Hope and Will Ball

Dec. 6 Children’s Christmas Parade

10:30 a.m. to noonPeachtree Street (Midtown)

Join us as Peachtree Street is transformed into a

winter wonderland fi lled with the sights and sounds

of the season. With dazzling fl oats, giant helium

balloons and lively marching bands, the Children’s

Christmas Parade is the largest holiday parade in

the Southeast. Along with a television audience of

more than 500,000 viewers on WSB-TV, thousands

of spectators will be lined up along the streets eagerly awaiting the arrival of

Santa and the offi cial beginning of the holiday season in Atlanta.

choa.org/parade

Dec. 6 Distinguished Clown Corps

10:30 a.m. to noonPeachtree Street (Midtown)

In 2014, the Distinguished Clown Corps will celebrate

its 23rd year, further cementing its place as an integral

part of the Children’s Christmas Parade. Each year, this

group of Atlanta’s leading business executives gathers

to march the parade route and make a difference by

supporting Children’s. Please join us and become a

Distinguished Clown or support your favorite clown’s

efforts to raise money for our patients and their families.

choa.org/distinguishedclowns

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Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2015UGA Miracle Dance Marathon

10 a.m.

Tate Student Center Grand Ballroom

Athens, Ga.

UGA Miracle is a student-run campus philanthropy that raises

money for Children’s. UGA Miracle unites the Athens and

Atlanta communities to help raise funds for the rehabilitation

and orthopaedics departments at Children’s.

ugamiracle.org

Feb. 22, 2015Family Fin Fest

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Georgia Aquarium

The undersea wonders of the

Georgia Aquarium will be on

display for guests at this private

viewing party. The fun-fi lled

evening features a picnic

dinner and activities for the entire family, with proceeds

benefi ting Marcus Autism Center.

choa.org/fi nfest

March 1, 2015Kevin Rathbun’s Celebrity Poker Tournament

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Kevin Rathbun Steak

Put on your best poker face for Kevin Rathbun’s third annual Celebrity

Poker Tournament. Held at one of Atlanta’s most acclaimed eateries,

this event is not to be missed. Proceeds benefi t Children’s.

choa.org/poker

Put on your best poker face for Kevin Rathbun’s third annual Celebrity

Feb. 27, 2015Night at the Circus

7:30 p.m.

Arena at Gwinnett Center

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present Legends for our

inaugural Night at the Circus. Guests will enjoy heart-pounding

thrills, show-stopping beauty and mind-bending feats of

strength. Legends will astound you, surprise you and exceed all

of your expectations. Proceeds benefi t Children’s.

choa.org/ringling

March 1 to March 3, 2015Kris Medlen Birdies and Baseball presented by NASCO

Omni Resort at ChampionsGate Golf Club

Orlando, Fla.

The 10th annual Kris Medlen Birdies and Baseball charity event

is an all-inclusive, three-day, two-night baseball and golf event.

You and your guests will have the opportunity to play golf with

the Atlanta Braves and attend spring training. Your participation

helps support the patients at the Afl ac Cancer and Blood Disorders

Center of Children’s.

choa.org/birdiesandbaseball

March 19, 2015Legacy Circle Luncheon

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

103 West - Buckhead Ballroom

Legacy Circle Members and Legacy Advisors are invited to this

annual luncheon at 103 West. Please join us for networking, lunch

and a very special program in your honor.

choa.org/legacyluncheon

April 25, 2015Scrubs Party

7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport

Emerging Leaders for Children’s (ELC) will host its second annual

Scrubs Party at the Jet Linx Hanger at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.

Guests will enjoy live music, a silent auction featuring exclusive

experiences and destinations. All proceeds benefi t our Stephanie V.

Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children.

choa.org/scrubs

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