Save the Date: Fri., Sept. 26
Second Annual Wine Dinner
Hosted at Michel Richard Citronelle
7:00pmSponsorship Opportunities Available!
Sat., November 22, 2008
6:30pm
Four Seasons GeorgetownPlanning a wedding, birthday or corporate event?
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We moved! New DC Office Address:
1054 31st Street, NW, Suite 410B, Washington, DC 20007 More info!
Dear Starlight MidAtlantic,
"It was almost a year ago when Ben and I attended our first Starlight MidAtlantic event. At that time the only other children Ben  had any contact with attended clinic with him. We had made it through 5 of the worst months of our lives. Ben felt isolated from his friends and received adverse attention whenever we went out. It was only after he was able to return to school full time in November that I found out how much it hurt him to be known as the “bald sick kid in the wheelchair”. He managed to hide most of the pain behind his big smile and just shrug it off. Starlight MidAtlantic opened a whole new world where he could laugh and feel special with other kids and not think about the clinic.
It was then that my “Ben” started to return.
Ben loves attending the Starlight events! Our family is so grateful for all that you do! You bring so much joy to so many people. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!”
With Love, Priscilla, A Starlight MidAtlantic Mom
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Support Starlight MidAtlantic by Shopping.....Simply purchase a $5.00 Macy's coupon from Starlight MidAtlantic & impact seriously ill children. The coupon entitles you to 20% off the entire day of shopping at Macy's on Saturday, September 20th in addition to special events in the store!
Please support Starlight MidAtlantic by purchasing a shopping pass! Please feel free to invite your friends or colleagues to purchase a pass so you can go shopping together!
You can mail a $5 check (made out to Starlight MidAtlantic) to our office at:
Starlight MidAtlantic
Attn: Macy's Coupon
1054 31st Street, NW, Suite 410B Washington, DC 20007
Payment must be submitted by Friday, September 12. The coupon will be mailed to address on check upon receipt.
Thank you for your support and we hope you have a wonderful day of shopping!
News From Starlight MidAtlantic:
- Launching a new Young Professional Council for Starlight MidAtlantic. DC's young professionals: join us 9-17-08 for a Welcome Happy Hour!
- Michel Richard Citronelle to host Second Annual Wine Dinner
- We have a new DC office! www.starlight-midatlantic.org/moving
- Jeffrey Zell and Curtin Winsor annouced as Co-Chairs for 9th Annual Taste of the Stars Gala
- Announcing new Teen Ambassador: Miss Teen Maryland International 2008 Brittany Sullivan
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Get Connected with Starlight MidAtlantic!
Whether you live in Pittsburgh, Philly, Baltimore, DC, Richmond, Charleston, Dover or anywhere in-between we are happy to have you! We love to hear from all of our children and families and enjoying sharing new stories with you all.
Facebook!
Are you or your kids plugged into Facebook? Join Starlight MidAtlantic online and become a Fan of Starlight MidAtlantic's Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Starlight-MidAtlantic/21534582806
Blog All About It
As you know, we have a blog here at Starlight MidAtlantic where we post about recently Great Escapes, check out what’s new with our Teen Ambassador, read about the stories of our volunteers, and more! Post comments about the stories you read, we love to hear from you! www.starlightmidatlantic.wordpress.com
What’s Coming Up?
Make sure to regularly check out our online calendar to learn what Great Escapes are taking place in DC, Baltimore, Richmond or Philly and to find out what Hospital Happenings are taking place at a hospital near you! http://www.starlight-midatlantic.org/site/c.huLRJaMUKtH/b.3940607/
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August Volunteer of the Month
We are lucky to have so many dedicated volunteers in our region. We would not be able to do as many special events and programs for our children and their families without help from volunteers. Our many thanks go out to Darlene! 
Star Volunteer: Darlene M Kleinschmidt
Fun Fact About Darlene: "I love photography and I am a huge Philadelphia Phillies fan."
More About Darlene: "As an Account Executive in the mortgage industry for the past five years I have seen a lot of ups and downs. Last year, when things were going so well for me, I felt a strong need to give something back. I was fortunate enough to come in contact with Starlight MidAlantic. They were looking for someone to photograph their “Great Escapes” program. I knew right away that this was something I wanted to do. Since then, photographing the children and visiting with the children at Saint Christopher’s Hospital as given a new sense of purpose to my life."
About Volunteering: "There are tons of organizations that do wonderful things for people, but, to me, there is something extra special about Starlight MidAtlantic. I feel truly lucky to work with these children and their families. Just to know that they have a resource that gives them the ability to take a day trip or to bond with other families going through similar situations, is huge. This has to be one of the best things I have ever been involved with and I am grateful to be able to volunteer and be a part of such a great foundation."
Check out past volunteer of the month honorees
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Starlight MidAtlantic helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
1054 31st Street, NW, Suite 410B| Washington, DC 20007 | (202) 293-STAR (7827) |
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