I wanted to let you know about the exciting things happenings at St. Mark's as a result of our showing of the film After The Storm last September. As you know, we went down there and screened the film for the community and the kids. Turns out that some local citizens in the audience were inspired to see what they could do. Today Advisor’s Excel, an insurance marketing company, presented a check to The North Rampart Community Center for $100,000. !!! Their sales convention is being held in New Orleans this week with approximately 500 people attending. Terry Bradshaw, a former American football quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is the keynote speaker. They all came to the center and made the presentation today. This has allowed astro turf to be laid down outside the center where the kids play, and the whole floor of the gym has been replaced (pics below).
Next Thursday, January 20 at the Ritz Carlton – Keynote speaker: Terry Bradshaw, and the Sean Payton of the Sean Payton Pay It Forward Foundation will talk about the work that's being done at NRCC. Lynn, Coach Parker and four kids from the center will say a few words about the history of the center and their current needs. It is a surprise to the 500 in attendance that the work has already been completed!
Next Friday, January 21 starting at the Ritz Carlton and ending at Mardi Gras World – 9 floats parading with the 500 attendees, 2 local school bands and 10 kids from NRCC and Coach Parker walking and holding the Advisors Excel Banner.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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