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Patrons of the Hearts Hosts Artscapade Party on Thursday, October 30, 2008

Who: Patrons of the Hearts will host its annual fundraiser, Artscapade, which will feature live and silent auctions of artwork donated by renowned local and regional artists, delicious international food from local restaurants, live music and more. Entertainment will be provided by Neil Goldberg Cirque. All the proceeds from the art auction are donated in full to Patrons of the Hearts.

When: Thursday, October 30, 2008, beginning at 6:30 pm

Where: Jane Gray Gallery, 643 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204

Why: Artscapade benefits Patrons of the Hearts, a 501(c)3 non-profit formed to create an endowment to help underprivileged children with complex congenital heart problems who live in developing countries.

For more information, visit www.patronsofthehearts.com, or call 904.202.2881

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:

Baby Rute from Ethiopia will be there from 6:30-8 pm

Rolla-Bolla, Shape-Shifting and Imaginaries performances by Neil Goldberg Cirque Productions

Donated masks representing parts of the world from which our Patrons of the Hearts patients have come

Clay masks created by Riverside Presbyterian Day School sixth-graders

Donated art from Grenada (from which three Patrons of the Hearts patients have come)

Live and silent art auctions featuring locally and regionally known artists such as Maribel Angel, John Bunker, Molly Mabe, Thomas Glover Marianne Lerbs, Georgina Holt, Rosamond Parrish, Shaun Meharg, Worley Faver and more

Dancing in the Streets live music by JAIDD

About Patrons of the Hearts:
"Patrons of the Hearts" is a 501(c)3 non-profit formed to create an endowment to help underprivileged children with complex congenital heart problems who live in developing countries. It is funded by individuals and corporations in the greater Jacksonville community, as well as grants from the First Hand Foundation of Cerner Corporation, GE Healthcare, the Deerwood Rotary, K Fehling & Associates, FaverGray and other organizations. "Patrons of the Hearts" was established to bring these international children to the University of Florida Pediatric Cardiovascular Center and Wolfson Children's Hospital for treatment. To make a donation to help a child or to learn more about Artscapade 2008, visit www.patronsofthehearts.com or call 904.202.2881.

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