NEWS ARCHIVE
LIFESPAN has announced it will host a Philanthropy fundraising benefit Dinner in April 2012 to raise funds for its programs that transform the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. February 20, 2012, Charlotte, NC The Board of Directors and event Host Committee of LIFESPAN have announced that they will host a Philanthropy dinner on Thursday April 19, 2012 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Entitled "A Bridge to the Future" this event will benefit the extraordinary work done by LIFESPAN in transforming the lives and care of children and adults with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1973 by President and CEO, Leigh Derby, LIFESPAN has successfully been changing the lives of individuals largely hidden from those of us, who don't have personal experiences with family or friends who have physical and /or developmental disabilities. For 38 years, LIFESPAN has provided successful services and programs ranging from finding permanent employment opportunities, daily care, to creative art programs enabling talented artists to produce and sell their art. Today over 1,200 individuals are supported, encouraged and guided by LIFESPAN programs in Charlotte and across North Carolina. Says Leigh Derby, CEO and President, "We are extremely proud of what we have managed to successfully provide for those who are mostly unable to provide for themselves. A society ..... read more
Charlotte, NC - The Symphony Guild of Charlotte presents 'Classical Idol' to benefit the Charlotte Symphony Orchestras. Classical Idol, sponsored by Time Warner Cable, is a professional variety show. It will be performed Saturday March 24, 2012 in the Knight Theater. The pre-curtain party starts at 6:30. The show starts at 7:30 followed by a post party in the lobby, read more
