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VISITING NURSE | HOSPICE ATLANTA PRESENTS
20TH ANNIVERSARY BIG-TO-DO, SUNDAY, MAY 1;
POPULAR FAMILY EVENT BENEFITS CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
ATLANTA (GA) - The 20th Anniversary Big-To-Do, Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta's special benefit at Zoo Atlanta, is scheduled this year on Sunday, May 1, from 4:00pm-9:00pm, rain or shine.For the first time, this popular afternoon of family fun takes place throughout the entire zoo and features the theme: Candy Land. Party-goers will meander through 20 interactive steps on zoo pathways, enjoying a variety of fun experiences and surprises for all ages. Also new this year: ticket packages that include a Zoo Atlanta Family Membership. Zoo Atlanta will donate to Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta a percentage of every Family Membership ticket package sold.
The zoo will be transformed into a giant Candy Land, mimicking the popular kid’s board game, so families and children of all ages can enjoy many “sweet” zoo exhibits like zookeeper’s animal facts, an orangutan feeding, and other interactive animal experiences. Other activities to whet the kids’ appetites include face painting, crafts, rides on the zoo train and carousel, and a climbing wall. An African band will provide music, and a DJ will lead guests in line dances, contests and games. Hungry families will appreciate the mouth-watering backyard barbeque, snow cones and of course, cotton candy.
Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta’s Children’s Program comprises a specialized pediatric hospice team that cares for children of all ages, from neonates to adolescents, with all types of life-limiting illnesses, at home or at the Hospice Atlanta Center. The program also provides families with education and counseling including the annual Camp STARS bereavement camps. These camps – one for children and one for families – help people deal with their grief in two special weekend programs.
Ashley Gelber is the Event Chair of the 20th Anniversary Big-To-Do; Ashley Giardino is Event Chair Elect. The committee comprises: Craig M. Allen, Melissa T. Allen, Dawn K. Dwyer, Gayle Golden, Angela Graff, Danielle Halkos, Christine Harlow, Wilneka Harris, Amanda Hazelrigs, Ashlyn D. Held, Caroline Kelly, Molly M. Lynch, Britton McLeod, Deborah P. Miller, Charlotte B. Mills, Amanda Moore, Kim N. Reid, Jessica Sours, Jeannie Tarkenton, Cassie Tibbitts, Mary B. (Lee) Todd, Scott Yates, and Elizabeth Yates.
Corporate sponsors will each participate in a brand experience at Zoo Atlanta during the event and will receive event promotion. For complete ticket package information and to become a sponsor visit www.vnhs.org or call 404-215-6010.
Learn more about the event and the Children’s Program on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BigToDo) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/BigToDoHospice).
Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta is Georgia's nonprofit provider of healthcare at home. Its mission is to improve the lives of the 22,000 patients and their families served in metro Atlanta each year. Founded in 1948, Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta is a United Way Community Partner. Thanks to their support and that of numerous individuals, foundations and corporations, the organization is able to provide compassionate, quality care to its patients regardless of age, diagnosis or ability to pay. Visit www.vnhs.org for more information.
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