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You are Magic – and We Believe in You. E Thank you for playing! very day, Lena Pope hears from people Toys, household essentials, food, or opportunities for The 22nd Lena Pope Nike® Golf Classic went off like you, donors with huge hearts and family fun are just a few of the gifts that can change without a whiff on Friday, September 25, at Waterchase so much to give. Every single donation a family’s spirit this holiday season. made is intensely personal and Lena Pope Golf Club. The annual tournament presented by Nike is proud to put your gifts into the hands of those in ADOPT AN ANGEL Golf was a huge success, raising more than $100,000 need. The holidays are a wonderful time to continue Little ones of all ages deserve a morning of opening to support Lena Pope’s counseling and education to fill the gaps of the children and families we serve holiday gifts. Our angel forms make it easy to please services. Golfers enjoyed goodie bags filled with by helping them have a beautiful and happy holiday. any age child with their own wish lists. Nike Golf gear, breakfast provided by Fuzzy’s Taco ADOPT A FAMILY Shop, and lunch by Bob’s Steak and Chop House. From single parent families to multi-generational The afternoon was topped off with delicious sweets households, choosing to adopt a family during the from Tiff’s Treats. This event would not be possible season can address many needs. These lists may include basic bedding, a holiday meal, and special without the many friends and supporters who gifts under the tree for everyone. donate their time and goods to the tournament. If you would like to support our children and families A huge thank you goes out to Nike Golf, Bob’s Steak during this holiday season or during the coming and Chop House, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Tiff’s Treats, year, please contact Vivianna at 817-255-2855 or [email protected] The Nike Golf teams huddle up for a strategy session before hitting the course. The Golf tournament could not happen without the amazing and generous team at Nike Golf. Trader Joe’s, and the Vending Nut Company. We are also so grateful to our many sponsors and volunteers ELC Family Picnic who donated so much of their time to help make the tournament run so smoothly. Thank you for your support and for changing the course of a child’s life! Earlier this Fall, families enjoyed a picnic on their fun Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. The dining extravaganza was a great bonding experience for friends and families as they sat down to a delicious allAmerican hot dog dinner. Above: The adoration is evident on the faces of this family as they snack on fresh fruit together. Left: “Which one should I eat first?” Oh, the choices were plentiful at the Early Learning Center kiddos share munchies as parents bond and get to know one another. 6 LEGACY ELC’s family picnic 2015. Andrews Distributing Company BNSF Lockheed Martin Southwest Bank GM Financial Ross Exploration Calloway’s Nursery Fowlkes, Norman & Associates Betty Sanders Frost Andy Thompson Leonard Golf Links Alex Armstrong Chicken Express Higginbotham and Associates Smith Brownlie SouthWest Volkswagen The Reynolds Company Wells Fargo John Molyneaux Susanne and Kevin Avondet Cash America Southside Bank Mac Churchill Acura Fort Worth Business The Kwedar Family Regent Services Mutual of Omaha Bank ClubDesign Associates Bennett Benner Partners Rachel and John Burrow Regions Bank Jeff Anderson Lowery Asset Consulting, Inc. Judy Needham Patti and David Rapisand Al Hall Lena Pope’s Alex Dunn and Waterchase’s Alison Wise (a Golf Committee Co-Chair) have the team spirit it takes to make the day fun for the golfers and successful for Lena Pope’s families. Photos by Len Henderson kids’ turf at the Early Learning Center’s beautiful and CHA Safety Patrol were the hit of the morning and happily posed with the Nike Golf teams. The students also wished every player good luck with a Safety Patrol high-five as teams took to the course. LEGACY 7