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EVENING OF HOPE

an army of events

celebrating and fundraising for our kids

Field of Second Chances

On Saturday, July 28th, 2018, Andee's Army celebrated our first-ever collaborative fundraising and awareness campaign with an on-field presentation at the Braves vs. Dodgers baseball game at Suntrust Ball Park, Field of Second Chances! Field of Second Chances brought together two organizations dedicated to kindling hope and cultivating independence: Andee's Army and Canine Companions for Independence®.

Evening of Hope 2018

Friends, patrons and sponsors came together on Saturday September 15th, 2018 for an Evening of Hope benefiting Andee's Army Child Brain & Spinal Cord Foundation. Guests enjoyed a memorable meal created by Tony Conway, of Legendary Events, and heard stories of hope from patients who have benefited from Andee's Army's Patient Grant Program. Loose Change Band kept everyone dancing with their high-energy musical stylings. Andee’s Army was proud to honor Dr. Andrew Reisner, MD, Medical Director, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Neutotrauma and Concussion Program, in Atlanta, Georgia. Proceeds from this year’s event benefited the Andee’s Army Patient Grant Programs at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Shepherd Center; providing financial support for the rehabilitation and care of children and youth who have suffered brain and spinal cord injury, or disease. All photos by William Twitty of William Twitty Photography.

JINGLE & MINGLE

On December 21st, 2018 we launched our Patient Mixer program with our Jingle & Mingle event. The program is designed to provide social gathering opportunities to our patients, and our inaugural event was a blast! We enjoyed awesome eats, great conversation and yummy cocktails at ATL's newest fine Italian restaurant, Adalina.

PAST EVENTS

Andee's Army executes a lengthy social calendar each year, including large- and small-scale fundraisers, patient gathering a partnership events.

Pizza & Pours for Patients 2019

Friends, patrons and sponsors came together on Sunday, March 24th at Adalina in support of Andee's Army Brain and Spinal Cord Foundation. Restaurateur Dennis Lange's wood-fired pizzas, great wine, and live music by local musicians were the recipe for a fun-filled Sunday afternoon on one of Atlanta's most happening patios. The best part? All ticket sales benefited the Andee's Army Patient Assistance Grant Program, funding patient care and recovery in the wake of brain and spinal cord injury! All photos by William Twitty of William Twitty Photography.

burgers + burgundy 2018

On Sunday May 20th, 2018, Kevin Rathbun Steak hosted the first-ever Burgers + Burgundy event benefiting Andee's Army Brain and Spinal Cord Foundation . Kevin's prize-winning burgers, great wine, and live music by local musicians Lilac Wine, were the recipe for a fun-filled Sunday afternoon on the Atlanta BeltLine.

Shepherd Center Bingo Night 2018

The infamous Billy Bingo wow-ed the sold-out crowd at Andee's Army Presents: Shepherd Center Bingo Night 2018. Dozens of prizes were awarded to the talented bingo players in the room and all ticket sales benefited Andee's Army Patient Grant Assistance

craft cocktails for a cause

The first in our Craft Cocktails for a Cause event series took place at The Blind Pig Parlour Bar in 2017. Good food, great drinks and the best company!

evening of hope 2017

Nearly 500 guests attended the 2017 “Evening of Hope” gala to raise much needed funds for Andee’s Army Patient Grant Assistance Program. Hosted by Tony Conway’s Flourish Atlanta, the elegant evening featured a cocktail reception with sips of Taittinger Brut La Francaise, followed by a delectable dinner and late-night dancing against a backdrop of twinkling white stars.

summer soiree 2017

Our signature summer event, Summer Soiree, was particularly special in 2017 as we celebrated the graduation of our namesake, Andee Poulos, from high school. Andee, as well as Susannah Kidwell of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and James Shepherd, Jr addressed the jubilant crowd.