You are invited! Help celebrate 4C's Champions for Children

Contact: Karen Hurley, 513-758-1201
khurley@4cforchildren.org

Sept. 25: It's a Grand Slam at Great American Ball Park
Join 4C in Celebrating the 2010 Champions for Children:
Jim Anderson, Brynne Coletti, Anthony Smith

CINCINNATI (August 27, 2010) - 4C for Children will honor three Cincinnatians for their work on behalf of children at the 2010 4C Champions for Children Celebration Sept. 25:

James M. Anderson, former President/CEO of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, now serving as Advisor to the President.
Brynne Coletti, founder of Kenzie's Closet.
Anthony Smith, principal of Taft Information Technology High School.

These "champions" will be honored at what event cochairs Arlene Katz and Marla Fuller describe as "a grand slam at the Great American Ball Park." Also on the event committee: Mary Ellen Cody, Amelia Crutcher, Darlene Kamine, Carole Rigaud, Dianne Rosenberg, Digi Schueler, Merri Gaither Smith, Millie Swaine and Patti Towbin.

The evening will begin with a 6:15 p.m. cocktail reception at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum and continue with dinner, program and dancing at The Champions Club. See below for ways to attend. Music will be provided by 2nd Wind.

This is the fifth year 4C has named Champions for Children. "I believe 4C is in a unique position to turn the spotlight on those who work tirelessly to ensure a bright future for the children of our community," says 4C President/CEO Sallie Westheimer. "By so doing, 4C hopes to inspire others to become involved in addressing our community's continuing need for quality, effective and accessible early education and care." (For a list of former Champions for Children.)

Ways to attend:

As a Guest at $150 each
As a Patron at $250 each
As a Silver Slugger Table Sponsor at $2,000 (includes seating for eight)

Ways to pay:

Online: Enter the correct amount in the "donation box" on our secure donation page--and remember to explain in the comment box what this payment is for.
By phone: Call Karen Hurley at 513-758-1201 to make a credit card payment over the phone.
By mail: Download an RSVP form and mail it along with a check or credit card information to: 4C Champions for Children Celebration, 1924 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207.

Please note: Any amount over $75 per person is tax deductible.

Our sponsors: The Farmer Family Foundation is the presenting sponsor of this event.
For a complete sponsor list

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4C for Children, the pioneering leader, advocate and resource for early childhood education and care, serves 23 counties from offices in Cincinnati, Dayton (Ohio) and Newport (Kentucky). Each year this not-for-profit assists over 8,000 families of all income levels in finding and choosing quality child care; educates over 10,000 child care providers in its workshops and trainings; works to increase the supply of high-quality early education and care; and advocates for children and families at the local, state and federal levels. For more information, http://www.4cforchildren.org/.