Easter Seals UCP to create a 2011 Angels of Faith calendar featuring
local children photographed as angels. The motivation behind this
calendar is Ethan DeJarnette, who is ten years old and has cerebral
palsy. He is the nephew of a Crider's Photography employee. The
calendar fundraiser has so far raised more than $9,000 for Easter
Seals UCP, a nonprofit that serves children and adults with
disabilities and mental health challenges.
The fundraiser began in July when Crider's photographed area children
as angels and donated $50 from each portrait session to Easter Seals
UCP. During the month of September, the public was asked to vote on
the angels that would be placed in the calendar. Each vote cast was a
$1.00 donation to the nonprofit. The Angels of Faith calendar has
been a great seller with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Easter Seals
UCP.
"Some children are born to serve an extraordinary purpose in life,
while dealing with hardships," said Pat Crider. "We love Ethan and
have had the privilege of meeting and photographing several children
that also live with cerebral palsy. We have learned and have been
inspired by these children. They each have a huge heart, big smile
and such sweet spirits. We are so proud of the Angels of Faith
calendar."
Crider's Photography will be presenting a check to Easter Seals UCP
from the Angels of Faith calendar promotion on Monday, January 31st at
10:00 a.m. at the Easter Seals UCP Charlotte Children's Center (716
Marsh Road, Charlotte, NC 28209). Their inspiration for the
campaign, Ethan DeJarnette, will help present the check with his aunt
and Crider's employee Krissy Sloan.
The Angels of Faith calendar features Ethan and 11 other children with
and without disabilities and can be purchased for $12.99 by calling
(800) 736-9901 or by visiting http://port77.com/cridersphoto.com/2011calendar/
.
About Crowder's Photography
Crider's Photography, specializes in fine art portraiture of children,
family and senior photography. They are located at 2294 Wilkesboro
Highway in Statesville and recently voted the best photographer in the
Lake Norman area. For ore information on Crider's Photography,
visitwww.cridersphoto.com.
About Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia
Headquartered in Raleigh, NC with programs and services throughout
North Carolina and Virginia, Easter Seals UCP is a lifelong partner to
families managing disabilities and mental health challenges. The
nonprofit serves more than 20,000 individuals and their families
annually through an array of services. Easter Seals UCP enhances the
quality of life for individuals and maximizes their potential for
engaging in their communities. For more information on Easter Seals
UCP North Carolina & Virginia, please visit www.eastersealsucp.com.
