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Friends Flash     Mailbox Brigade - Much more than beautiful holiday décor I joined the Ashford Park Friends group the first year it started. As a busy working mom and small business owner, I had limited time to contribute. My favorite activity to be involved with was decorating mailboxes for the Mailbox Brigade. It brought out my crafty side and the mailboxes looked so beautiful. In February of 2017, my three year old daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer. She relapsed six months later. Thanks largely to Children’s, she is currently doing well, back at school, and we take life one day at a time. Today, the mailboxes have so much more meaning to me personally. Not only do they make our neighborhood festive, but they are a constant reminder of support. I drive through the neighborhood thinking “thank you, thank you, thank you” as I pass each mailbox. I thank each of you for purchasing a mailbox and each of you who volunteer to decorate them. Don’t forget they make great gifts! Supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta means the world to our family. Thank you for supporting and contributing to the hospital that gave us our daughter back and continues to care for her. Mailboxes on sale now! Visit choa.org/mailbox, where you can navigate to purchasing and selecting your neighborhood from a drop down list. Decorating will happen December 1st through December 14th and we need your help! See You There!   Boots, Bourbon & BBQ for Bots | November 17 Join us for a BBQ buffet, bourbon tasting, open bar, live and silent auction and live entertainment by Kurt Thomas to benefit Robotics at Children’s! Click on the link to buy your ticket. Season of Hope | November 30 Join us as we celebrate the inaugural Season of Hope event benefiting Marcus Autism Center. More than 300 guests will join this festive holiday cocktail party. Evening includes a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner, live auction and dancing. Click on the link to find out more! Smiles for the Season Breakfast | December 1 The Smiles for the Season Breakfast takes place at 5Church Atlanta at 8:30 a.m. the morning of the Children’s Christmas Parade. Guests are served a buffet breakfast and will enjoy special Christmas crafts and visits from characters. Characters include princesses, Christmas characters and more. Smiles for the Season Breakfast guests will also receive bleacher tickets with their purchase and a parking voucher for Colony Square. Visit our website to learn more. Children’s Christmas Parade | December 1 Join us for an Atlanta tradition at the Children's Christmas Parade. On Saturday, Dec. 1 the Children's Christmas Parade will step off at Peachtree Street and 16th Street and end at Peachtree Street and 5th Street. Watch as Midtown Atlanta will be transformed into Santa Claus Lane with the sights and sounds of the season. Visit our website for more information and bleacher tickets. More ways to Support Children’s!   #GivingTuesday | November 27 All you need is a little motivation and an internet connection to support the important work of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on #GivingTuesday. Check out this online toolkit for ideas on what you can do for Children's on this global day of giving. Nordstrom | Now through December 4 Start your holiday shopping early by visiting Nordstrom and donating $10 at the register. On the Border Mexican Grill | Now through November 30 Support the Aflac Cancer Center with a $5 donation and On the Border will treat you to a $5 coupon for a future visit. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays | Nov. 17 through Dec. 9 For the 10th annual Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles is partnering with Harrison Design, Steve McGlamery Custom Homes and the city’s top design talents for this beloved seasonal event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. To purchase you ticket click here. Macy’s Pink Pig | Now through January 6 Priscilla the Pink Pig has been a beloved tradition in Atlanta for more than five generations — join us this year at Macy's for our annual tradition! For more information visit our website.   Let's Be Friends!   We’re getting social! Follow @choafriends on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and other ways to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Can’t wait to be friends - this is going to be fun!   choa.org This email was sent by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. ©2018 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc. All rights reserved. Donate | Visit our website | Privacy | Unsubscribe