G of C News |
Thank you to Joe Weber and Luanne Spiros for choosing The Gift of Carl Foundation as one of the charities of their choice to receive donations in honor of their wedding. The Foundation received over $1300 in recognition of their special day.
Thank you to all those who participated in the 11/11/11 fun run hosted by the Run to Eat Club. Through participant donations, the foundation raised over $2,200. Also, thank you to Bill Walsh Automotive Group for their generous t-shirt donation and finisher medals, and to State Farm agent Steve Georgopulos, for the goody bags.
In partnership with the Indian Prairie Public Library, the G of C hosted its 6th annual Write-On! Literary Festival. From October 17 - November 10, teens in grades 7-12 participated in short story, poetry and folk/fairy tale adaptation competitions, met authors James Kennedy and Alex Flinn and worked with author Stephanie Kuehner. This was another successful year and we're already looking forward to 2012!
The G of C has an ongoing financial grant program. For further information about this opportunity, contact us by email at info@giftofcarl.org.
Albeit delayed, the 2011 HSHS Thespian Scholarship winners were:
1st Place - Jake Novak
2nd Place - Michael Guritz
3rd Place - Matthew Wolski
Congratulations and good luck in college! |
The life of Carl Vuillaume was truly a gift to all those who came in contact
with him. To keep on giving in his memory, “The Gift of Carl Foundation” has
been started. Throughout his life, Carl was encouraged to pursue many interests
and he learned how to have fun in all sorts of diverse activities.
Playing was
his favorite pastime, and he recognized that you play sports, play instruments, play outside,
and act in plays. Carl touched many people in
his short life through his spirit and smile, and taught us all
to enjoy the here and now.
The Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of educational opportunities
in the areas that provided Carl the greatest joy:
Please visit the other pages of this site to learn about our charitable
activities, fund-raising events, and how to contribute to the cause.
The Gift of Carl Foundation is a Not for Profit Corporation, 501(c)(3),
and all donations are tax deductible.
In memory of Carl Alan Vuillaume, the mission of The Gift of Carl Foundation, as approved by its board of directors, is to provide awareness and educational opportunities in the fields of Theater Arts, Literacy, Music and Environmental Education. All programs of the Corporation shall support that mission, and all who work for or on behalf of the Corporation shall understand and be loyal to that mission and purpose.
The Gift of Carl Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1161
Westmont, Illinois 60559
www.giftofcarl.org
info@giftofcarl.org
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