TBAF To Host 2008 Gala in New York City

According to an email sent out by TBAF's Aron Hall, the foundation says it's looking to host its 2008 Gala in New York City to correspond with Clay's starring role in Spamalot -

I hope this note finds you well. Just a few things from TBAF:

Employer Information

As we solicit more and more corporate donations, we are finding that many ask if we have a supporter or supporters who are also employees. We then realized that we do not have any kind of that information. If you would be willing, could you send us information on your and/or your spouse's employer? This will help us greatly get "our foot in the door."

5th Grader Pledge Drive

If you have not heard already, Clay Aiken won $300,000 for his appearance on "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?" on November 1. The pledge drive has also been a huge success with $90,000+ in pledges and $60,000+ in actual donations. Thank you to all who have sent in their donations already. If not, go ahead and send them in.

Tentative Gala Plans for 2008

Please note: Tentative truly means tentative. Everything that follows is subject to change. We will get concrete details out as soon as we have them.

We are tentatively planning our 2008 Champions of Change Gala for New York, NY in mid to late spring. We are hoping to plan an event where people who want to can come to New York to participate in our gala and to see Clay Aiken in the Broadway production of "Spam-a-lot."

Happy Thanksgiving!

At this time when we all reflect on what we are thankful for, the entire staff and board of TBAF wishes to thank you for your faithful support and generous time and effort that you give in order to help us further our mission of inclusion and to open doors in your own community. We wish you and yours a happy and fruitful Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,
Aron Hall
Director Services
Creating communities where ALL children can learn, live, and play together.
The Bubel/Aiken Foundation
8601 Six Forks Road
Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: 919.882.2152
Fax: 919.882.2155