8th Annual CHRIStal Ball™

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Cocktails and Silent Auction at 7:00 PM, Dinner at 8:00 PM

Celebrating 28 years of saving and transforming the lives of thousands of Georgia’s abused and neglected children, CHRIS Kids will hold the 8th annual CHRIStal Ball™ at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead on September 27, 2008. This elegant black tie affair includes dinner, dancing, a silent auction, entertainment and celebrates thousands of changed lives.

View CHRIStal Ball™ Press Kit

Jovita Moore of WSB-TV - Channel 2 to Emcee
Tad Hutcheson of AirTran Airways to Chair

Jovita Moore, anchor of the daily newscast of Channel 2 Action News on WSB-TV will serve as the chair of this year's gala. Dedicated to helping communities around the metro Atlanta area, Jovita donates countless hours working with civic associations, hosting events for community agencies and mentoring students. She's an active member of the Junior League of Atlanta, which founded CHRIS Kids in 1981.

Tad Hutcheson, Vice President of Marketing and Sales with AirTran Airways, is the chair of this year's CHRIStal Ball™. Tad is active in Atlanta community affairs, serving on the boards of organizations which include the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, Leadership Atlanta, the Metro Atlanta Arts and Culture Commission, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and Oglethorpe University. The Atlanta Airport Rotary Club has named Tad a Paul Harris Fellow.

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See photos from the 2007 CHRIStal Ball™

The one and only Kayla Taylor Jazz returns for the fifth consecutive year. Kayla, along with Pat Cowan, Steve Moore and Mike Zimmerman, have been overwhelming crowd favorites. Specializing in Jazz and standards from the '40's and '50's, the group's new CD, Someone to Watch Over Me, is now out. Kayla and her ensemble are passionately-committed advocates for children and youth.

Last year’s Ball raised more than $290,000, providing funds for continued service to 840 abused, neglected, and rejected children. CHRIS Kids' strong partnerships with Atlanta’s corporate and civic leaders enables us to break the cycle of abuse by healing children, strengthening families, and building community.

For further information, contact
Dolly Fehd, Special Events & Communications Manager
404-564-3411 dolly.fehd@chriskids.org.

2008 Sponsors to Date

Diamond Sponsor
AirTran Airways
Southern Voice & David Atlanta

Platinum Sponsors
A Legendary Event
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gold Sponsors
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Publix Super Markets Charities

Silver Sponsors
AGL Resources
AutoTrader.com
Jim Eckerle & Mark Renfrow
The Hertz Corporation
Harrison Perry Public Relations
Kelly & Chuck Pfister
SunTrust Bank

Bronze Sponsors
Francis L. Abreu Charitable Trust
Brooks, McGinnis & Co.
Epstein, Becker & Green
Lowden & Associates
Paces Papers, Inc. by Jackie
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLC
Tiffany & Co.

Hosts
The Circle for Children
Sheila & Fran Dramis
Georgia Natural Gas
Robert & Barbara Harkey
Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP
Debbie & Peter Maltese
Martino-White Printing Company
Brooke & Bill Pendleton
Jocelyn & Robert Stargel
Laura & Jacien Steele
Urban-Dwell Development

The 2008 CHRIStal Ball™ will be held on Saturday, September 27th at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. To ensure you receive an invitation, contact Dolly Fehd, Special Events & Communications Manager, 404-564-3411.