December 2022
December was a busy month! We were able to provide 3 Happy Gameday experiences in December and each event was unique. Our first event was in Lexington where we partnered with Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Home to take 6 kids and staff to a University of Kentucky basketball game in Rupp Arena. Our 2nd event was a trip to The Fox Theatre in Atlanta to see the Nutcracker with 6 kids and adults from Murphy Harpst Children’s Home. We were also excited to partner with Chosen for Life Ministries out of Athens to send a family to a UGA basketball game!
Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Home
For 150 years, Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Home has served children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. They currently offer residential treatment, independent living, community-based behavioral health, outpatient therapy and adoption services. Visit them at www.kyumh.org.
Our trip to Lexington was so much fun! The young adults who came with us to the Kentucky basketball game were a joy to be around and excited to go to a game in Rupp Arena. We started the afternoon with a delicious lunch of pizza and wings and then headed to Rupp where the Wildcats pulled off a win!
“I had an amazing time and thank you for taking us to the game.
I had a blast. I’ve never been to a basketball game before. They were really nice and took us out to eat. 10/10 experience.”
Murphy-Harpst
Murphy-Harpst is an independent not-for-profit organization committed to meeting the needs of abused and neglected young people through residential treatment, placements in specialized foster care, and community programs that serve at-risk youth and their families. In partnership with the United Methodist Women national office, our services are available to all children regardless of sex, race, color, or creed, and whose needs can be addressed and treated within the scope of program services. Visit them at murphyharpst.org.
The Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre was magical! The venue itself is a site to behold and the performance was amazing. We were able to grab lunch before the show right next to the Theatre and then headed over for the performance. This was JT’s first ballet, and he is still deciding if there will be another! LOL
“Many of the girls said that even though they didn’t always understand the nutcracker story, they really enjoyed the dancing and experience. They thought the Fox was “glamorous” and they had a fun day! They were really thankful someone took the time to do something special with them.”
Chosen for Life Ministries
Chosen for Life Ministries began ten years ago when a small group of people began to dream of a ministry that could raise awareness and provide support for adoptive families. A lot has happened over the last ten years, but we believe that there is still more to be done. Visit them at chosenforlifeministries.org
We weren’t able to attend the basketball game with our Athens family, but were there in spirit! They reported that they all had a great time and a Happy Gameday together as a family! That’s what it’s all about.
“The kids had a blast! Some of us even made it on the big screen. Good food, great company, a wonderful time and a win for the Dawgs! Thanks again.”
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