~Nicole De Weever enlightens an elated gathering at Fundraising mixer benefiting ASL~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Local Award winning dancer Nicole C. De Weever of Art Saves Lives Foundation personally thanked several persons who attended a fundraising mixer hosted by Mr. Fred J. Grigsby and Ms. Carol Pope in support of Art Saves Lives 2014 Summer Intensive Program several weeks ago. Nicole was able to give the attendees insight on Art Saves Lives and its mission to provide children on the island with the opportunity to express themselves creatively and introduce them to renowned artists who provide them with the creative arts, entertainment and education they need to excel in the performing arts. Future activities and the upcoming Summer Intensive were also discussed. Attendees were able to view highlights of ASL 2013 on the commemorative CD currently on sale.
Donations were received from the following persons:
Fred J. Grisby, Carol Pope, Dave & Ellen Brown, John Lemacks, Dale Dawson, Philip & Charlotte Foster, Frank & Karen Yocca, Gail Gant, Conni Weissman, Tom & Rita Saliba, Jim & Judy Stalder, Dick & Dottie Botnick, Bill & Wendy Prange, Michael & Linda Blumenfeld, Claret Connor, Emilia Thomas, Bob Gluck (Heritage Real Estate), Kim Kline, Alexandria Saravia, Cynthia Rhett, Carol & Noel Leary and Elena Prokupets.
The upcoming Art Saves Lives summer intensive program will feature 19 artists from the United States who in addition to teaching classes will perform community service as part of their contribution to St. Maarten.
Ms. De Weever, founder and President of Art Saves Lives Foundation (ASL) is grateful for the donations and looks forward to providing more programs in the future for the children of St. Maarten. ASL continues to raise funds to bring this project to fruition to serve local youth who are interested in a career in the arts and strengthen the performing arts on St. Maarten. Persons or businesses wishing to support the foundation's efforts, purchase a commemorative CD of last year's summer intensive or to get more information on ASL 2014 are encouraged to contact Art Saves Lives at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
