Our first annual ASF benefit concert was a great success, it was our first time and we managed to raise over $7,000 - Wow! I know. We are already making plans for our 2nd concert next year.
We guesstimate about 200+ people attended. "Frankie Goes to Englewood" and "Supernova" were great bands and people said they really enjoyed the day and festivities. Smokey the Bear was a hit with the kids and adults alike. The hot dogs, hamburgers, hot pretzels, ice cream sandwiches, plus a huge bake-sale table made the day a yummy affair.
We had several nice prizes to give away during our "Tootsie Roll Challenge" and the "Twizler Twist". Spa visits, tanning salon gift certificates, carpet cleaning, tattoo gift certificate, (3) different four-star restaurants donated dinner for two, and many local small businesses donated things like ice cream cakes, flowers, gift baskets and dinner at various local deli's and restaurants.
Two families from New Jersey and their daughters with AS were able to come to the concert. The Pope family with their daughter Haley from Verona, and the Donald family with their daughter Hillary from BuddLake. It was great to meet two families so near to us.
All in all it was a wonderful day, and all our hard work paid off. We are delighted and proud to have raised funds for the Aicardi Syndrome Foundation and our AS daughters.
Hope to see more families next year!
