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ANNUAL EVENTS

To be included on any of our event invitation lists or mailing campaigns, please send an email to Diane Barker at dbarker@childrensadvocacy.org with the event name and your name and address, or please call Diane at 386-238-3830.

Please be sure to check out our Sponsor Page to find out how

you or your company can support our events.

All proceeds from our fundraising events help The Children’s Advocacy Center battle child abuse and neglect in Volusia and Flagler counties. Thank you in advance for your generous and continued support!

“Champagne & Diamonds” Sweetheart Gala

This year's Sweetheart Gala will be held on Saturday, February 23rd at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort.  The evening will include a silent auction cocktail hour from 7 until 8 which will be highlighted by sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, sparkling champagne and strolling musicians.  Guests will have the opportunity to bid on travel packages, jewelry and more.

A grand dinner will be served while guests enjoy the sounds of Uptown and the excitement of a high-paced live auction, directed by Barbara West of Channel 9 and her husband Wade West. The Children's Advocacy Center will present Halifax Medical Center with the Thomas L. Durrance Community Service Award.

Thank you to the entire community for your support of this event.  We look forward to seeing you!

AROUND THE CALENDAR...

Child Abuse Prevention Month
During the month of April, wear your blue ribbon to support National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this time, we renew our commitment to preventing child abuse and rededicate ourselves to working together to ensure that all children can have a bright and hopeful future.
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“Fashionable Fall in Florida” Fashion Show and Luncheon

Silver Jubilee

(Please check back often for information on the 2008 Fashion Show & Luncheon!)

Started in 1982, the 25th Annual “Fashionable Fall in Florida” was held this year on Wednesday, October 3rd at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Fashions were presented by Dillard's, makeup by Lancome Dillard's and hair by Dillard's Salon.  The event was highlighted by a delicious lunch, silent auction, raffles and door prizes.  We are so thankful to the Volusia County Medical Society Alliance for their sponsorship of the luncheon.

The agency was honored to award the 2007 Bryant L. Moore Prevention Awareness Award to child advocate Linda Merrell.  Our distinguished list of models included:

Patricia Askew

Brian Barker

Debbie Berner (Frazer-Berner Advertising)

Merry Jane Blankinship

Terry Boardman (Shorebirds Red Hat Society)

Shannon Booth ( Re/Max Realty)

Lori Denton (Galaxy Fundraising)

Kristine Dietrich

Alice Dillman (Shorebirds Red Hat Society)

Dai Durrance (Halifax Health)

Michael Elam (Daytona Beach Community College)

Shannon FitzPatrick-Tatum (Re/Max Realty)

John Graham (International Speedway Corporation)

Maryam Ghyabi

Dr. Ann Taylor Green

Lisa Hall

Jimmy Harper

Jane Jennings (Artist)

L.  Gale Lemerand (Area Philanthropist)

Sherri LLoyd

Dr. Aubrey Long (Bethune-Cookman College)

Admiral Bill Masters

Michelle McCarthy (McCarthy Interiors)

Claire Metz (WESH 2 News)

Jim Paytas (Paytas Homes)

Ray Salazar (United Way)

Bill Stephens

Jill Trafton-Stephens

Holiday Gift Shop Brought Joy to Area Children
Through the generosity of area businesses, civic groups and individuals, the Holiday Gift Shop provides families with gifts during the holiday season.  Families in need who are served by the CAC are invited to visit the “shop” before Christmas to pick out presents for their children. Parents don't need money to purchase gifts from our shop – just the desire to make their children happy.

We serve all age groups and both genders nearly equally.  Please begin thinking about joining in the holiday spirit for next year.  New, unwrapped toys are always needed for the store.  (The Toy Store is for clients of the CAC who are in need and who were served in the calendar year.  It is by invitation only and is not open to the public.) 

Light Up a Life
Light up a life of an abused child during the holiday season. Your $15 gift lights a single light on our holiday tree. Your $25 gift places an angel on our holiday tree. Your $50 gift gives a gift of love.

Holiday Open House
Our 2007 Holiday Open House was held on Wednesday, December 5 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at our new location on ISB.  Guests enjoyed the tours of our new campus and tasted delicious fare created by the CAC staff.  This event is by invitation only.  If you would like to be included in next year's event, please call Pam Hobbs at 386-238-3830.