An Evening of Hopes and Dreams

an Evening of Hopes & Dreams

a Gala and Auction to Benefit Family Connection of SC

The Hall at Senate's End, Columbia, SC

Sunday, April 28, 2013

6pm

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or 

to donate auction items, please contact 

(803) 252-0914, 

info@familyconnectionsc.org or 

visit www.FamilyConnectionSC.org

All proceeds to benefit Family Connection of South Carolina

Making Connections for Children with Special Healthcare Needs

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Poochapalooza for Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services

Save the Date! 

Saturday, November 3, 2012 • Lake Carolina Towne Center

K-9 5K Run

RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS. Snap on your pooch's leash, or join us without man's best friend, for a run on a USATF Certified course through the scenic Lake Carolina Community. K-9 5k registration includes a reusable tote bag, post-race refreshments, FREE entry to Poochapalooza Dog Walk Festival ($10 value) and an official race t-shirt.

Day of Race Registration begins at 8 a.m
Start 9 a.m.
Start/Finish at Lake Carolina Towne Center
                                  Timing by go-greenevents.com

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A MAP OF USATF COURSE

Fees
Early Registration (before September 1) - $25
September 1 through October 14 - $30
After October 14 - $35
Day of Run - $40
Special Military Registration Rate - $20

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Poker Run

BRING YOUR HUMAN ON A "DOG WALK" STYLE POKER RUN. You and your human will walk a pre-set course, stopping at sponsor checkpoints to receive a playing card. At the end of the walk, each player selects their top cards and the best poker paws win prizes you'll wag your tail over!

Register here for the dog walk!

Dog Show

COSTUME YOUR POOCH AND JOIN THE SHOW. The  pet parade will give you a chance to show everyone how special you and your human are.

Two of a Kind - This class is to showcase dog/owner matching or complimentary costumes. The dog and human with the most creative costume combo will take the day.

Full House - This class is for families who have more than one dog. Entries will be judged as a group, with the most interesting collection of dog costumes being awarded the crown.

The Joker - This class will showcase costumes that incorporate a trick or talent. We will recognize the top three in this class, but all entrants will receive a goody bag to reward them for their effort.

Queen of Hearts - This class is for the girls. We will select the Diva for the day.

King of Spades - This class is for the boys. We will select the Big Dog for the day.

Entry fees: $5 to enter as many classes as you would like. Any dog can enter. Register here.

Grab your human by the leash and head on over to Lake Carolina for a day of dog gone good fun. The proceeds benefit PAALS

PAALS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to enriching and empowering children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs by training service animals and providing animal assisted educational and recreational activities.

PAALS trains animals to assist people with varying abilities to live more independent and enriched lives by providing them with assistance dogs. Some of our specially trained canines are taught to turn lights on and off, tug open doors, pick up dropped items and alert for help to assist individuals in wheelchairs. Other dogs go on to assist children with autism and soldiers with PTSD to accomplish therapeutic and real life goals. These dogs are primarily placed in and around South Carolina.

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Night of too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism

Saturday October 21st, 8:00pm EST/PST watch Hannibal Buress, Bill Burr, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Tom Morello, Tracy Morgan, Katy Perry, Amy Poehler and Seth Rogen at the Beacon Theatre for a live taping of "Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs" at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Call in to donate and a chance to talk to Matthew Broderick, Anderson Cooper, Jimmy Kimmel, Julianne Moore and Meredith Vieira who will be joining Fred Armisen, Andy Cohen, Jack McBrayer, Bob Saget, Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Sudeikis to man the phone bank.  Geico is the on-air and digital sponsor for “Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs.” Event sponsors also include White Castle, Tommy Hilfiger and Supersmile.

Since 2006, "Night of Too Many Stars" has raised over $9 million. In 2010, “Night of Too Many Stars,” through its partner organization New York Collaborates for Autism, gave more than $3.2 million in grants to 41 programs in 13 states. Autism is on the rise and now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. “Night of Too Many Stars” will benefit a variety of autism schools, services and programs across the country, in support of the overabundance of individuals with autism and their families who so desperately need quality services.
Date: 
Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 8:00pm EST/PST

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