Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities’ 10th anniversary Hearts
and Hands Gala will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2018, at
Flourish Atlanta in Buckhead. Muhtar Kent, Chairman of the
Board, The Coca-Cola Company, will be honored at the Hearts and
Hands Gala in celebration of the event’s 10th anniversary and in
recognition of his support for the event since its inception.
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Seated from left: Beth Howell, Atlanta
RMHC President & CEO; Helen Carlos, Atlanta RMHC Board Standing
from left: Craig Williams, The Coca-Cola Company, Event Chair;
Muhtar Kent, Chairman of the Board, The Coca-Cola Company, Event
Honoree; Rich DeAugustinis, The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta RMHC
Board Chair (Photo: Business Wire)
“After a decade of success, we are making an honoree an integral
part of the Hearts and Hands Gala to say thank you to some of the
individuals who have been steadfast in their generosity and support
for Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities,” said Beth Howell,
President and CEO, Atlanta RMHC. “Muhtar Kent’s commitment to
helping us further our mission through his support of this event
has been nothing short of incredible over the years, and we are
deeply grateful.”
Kent will accept the award in-person the evening of October
20.
“It has been my honor and privilege to be a part of this event
since the beginning,” said Kent. “Over the past decade, the Hearts
and Hands Gala has raised over $3 million to support the operations
of Atlanta’s two Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald Family
Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile – all of which help keep
families with sick children close to each other and the care and
resources they need during a difficult time.”
The event will feature live and silent auctions, dancing and a
performance by Bogey and The Viceroy. Individual tickets are
available from $400 each/$800 per couple at armhc.org/gala.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available.
The Coca-Cola Company is the event’s presenting sponsor with
Craig A. Williams, Senior Vice President & President,
Global McDonald’s Division, The Coca-Cola Company, serving as Event
Chair.
“Atlanta RMHC’s programs give care and support to families with
sick children so they can focus on what’s most important –- their
child’s health,” said Williams. “The Coca-Cola Company is proud to
partner with Atlanta RMHC to help make a difference in the lives of
these deserving families.”
Proceeds from the event will benefit more than 9,000 families of
sick and injured children served by Atlanta RMHC each year.
Entertainment acts have included Gavin DeGraw, Melinda Doolittle,
Natasha Bedingfield, Jeff Foxworthy, Megan Hilty, NEEDTOBREATHE,
Tripp and Tyler, Yacht Rock Revue, and most recently in 2017 The
Tyrone Smith Revue.
About Atlanta Ronald McDonald House
Charities
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities is a non-profit 501 (c)
(3) organization dedicated to nurturing the health and well-being
of children and families. Atlanta RMHC keeps families with sick
children close to each other and the medical care their child
needs. Through its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®,
the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care
Mobile®, Atlanta RMHC has served more than 50,000 families since
1979.
Atlanta RMHC’s programs not only provide access to quality
health care, they enable family-centered care, ensuring families
are fully supported and actively involved in their children’s care.
For more information, visit armhc.org or call (404) 315-1133.
Follow Atlanta RMHC on Instagram and Twitter @armhc or like us on
Facebook, Facebook.com/AtlantaRMHC.
About Bogey and The
Viceroy
Founded in 2012, Bogey and The Viceroy are an Atlanta dance band
specializing in Retro R&B and Soul, Disco and Funk, Classic
Rock and Pop, and today's dance party hits. Led by New Orleans
native Bogey Thornton and backed by Atlanta music scene veterans,
Bogey and The Viceroy provide an unforgettable and interactive
entertainment experience for guests of all ages and keep the dance
floor packed all night.
Born and raised only blocks away from the legendary Fats Domino,
bandleader Bogey Thornton has been entertaining audiences all over
the map for the past 20 years with his signature brand of swanky
soul. Bogey's sweet voice embodies the ease and sophistication of
iconic 60's crooners like Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye, as well as
modern popular artists like Prince and Bruno Mars.
Backing Bogey are The Viceroy, a group of seasoned professional
musicians and vocalists who love to play together and entertain.
Comprised of a tight rhythm section, a dynamic horn section and
powerhouse female vocalist Glynis LeFlore, when they get together
with Bogey get ready for an explosive non-stop dance party!
Whether performing as part of a public summer concert series or
festival, opening up for national acts like The Commodores, or
playing one of the many social and corporate events we are booked
for each year, our mission is always the same...to see YOU on the
dance floor!
About The Coca-Cola
Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company,
offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries. In addition to
the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the
world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based
beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and
nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest
Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade
sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and
ZICO coconut water. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio,
from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new
products to market. We’re also working to reduce our environmental
impact by replenishing water and promoting recycling. With our
bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, bringing
economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn
more at Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us
on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Atlanta Ronald McDonald House CharitiesCarrie A. Bowden,
678-704-8085carrie.bowden@armhc.org
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