Christmas Comes Early Reception
December 4, 2006

Dare To Share hosted a 'Christmas comes Early' reception at Chateau Élan for donors, sponsors and recipient charities celebrating the culmination of their year-long fund raising efforts. Tiffany Milagro, who sang her Bill Board #12 single 'Why can't it just be Christmas' was joined by Ivan Sergei and DeAngelo Hall in the celebrity circle of the evening.

Checks were distributed to the Smile Train, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson and Barrow Counties, Autism Society of America, Greater Georgia Chapter, Dream House for Medically fragile Children, Challenged Child & Friends, Inc, Gwinnett Children's Shelter and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama.

Dare To Share's Chair Francine Boudewijn noted: "Our organization is celebrating its five year anniversary and we are very proud of the fact that with the help and support of many friends, neighbors and businesses we have been able to distribute over $650,000 to kids that really need our help."

Mrs. Boudewijn received a painting called 'Dare to Share New Beginnings' by Jose Portilla, commissioned for the occasion by her husband, symbolizing Dare To Share's efforts. He also presented copies of a limited run of lithographs of the painting to the major supporters and donors to commemorate the event. .