The Breath of Life Gala committee hosted a kick-off event a few weeks ago to introduce and educate our guests to the ongoing efforts of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Foundation will be the recipient of funds raised from our second annual Gala fundraiser. The lovely evening was generously underwritten by The Capital Grille, Biltmore [...]
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Breath of Life Kick-Off Event at Capital Grille
September 15th, 2009 posted by Trisha Anthony
Carl’s Jr. and water safety in August
September 9th, 2009 posted by Megan Rose
In recognition of August as Drowning Impact Awareness Month, and as part of its Making it Happen series, five Valley Carl’s Jr.® locations transformed into water safety zones every Saturday in August. During the month Carl’s Jr. offered free swim lessons for children in partnership with Hubbard Family Swim School, and CPR demonstrations with pool [...]
“On the Road Again” not just a song, it’s part of ‘Making It Happen’
August 27th, 2009 posted by Mallory Loring
Throughout five states, we rambled along the county roads and state highways under the direction of Babs Babenstien, the name we lovingly gave to our Garmin navigation unit. I never quite trusted Babs but each time as if by miracle we would arrive at Hardee’s in a new town- with exception being once when we [...]
Pardon me Governor, but will you sign our Resolution?
July 23rd, 2009 posted by GCJPR
What do 22 Governors, the Mississippi Coast and Childhelp have in common? Hopefully the beginning of the end of child abuse in America. This past weekend, Childhelp brought its End Child Abuse Now! tour to Biloxi, MS July 16 – 19 for an annual governors’ meeting. Thanks to the help of Governor Jan Brewer and [...]
Behind the Scenes at an Arizona Highways Photo Shoot
June 30th, 2009 posted by Matthew Dutile
If you’ve ever stared in wonder at some of the phenomenal images in such magazines as National Geographic, Leisure + Travel and Arizona Highways, you’re not alone. While every image might look like the photographer was simply in the right place at the right time (and this happens sometimes) many of these shoots actually require [...]
15 Years of Cinco
May 6th, 2009 posted by GCJPR
Many across the USA mistakenly think that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican Independence, when in fact it is actually a celebration of GCJPR’s clients and friends. A few things to make clear at the beginning, for you non-Spanish speakers, Cinco de Mayo does mean the 5th of May. Don’t be embarrassed if [...]