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Jeff Foxworthy headlines Ronald McDonald House Charities gala

By Shelia Poole
Oct 2, 2012

Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities’ fourth annual Hearts and Hands Gala will help families dealing with childhood illnesses and injuries.

The fundraising gala will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Georgia Aquarium. It will include live and silent auctions and a performance by comedian Jeff Foxworthy.

Proceeds from the Hearts and Hands Gala will support operation of Atlanta’s two Ronald McDonald Houses. This year, the two facilities will provide temporary housing and support service to more than 2,000 families of critically-ill and injured children.

This year, Atlanta’s two Ronald McDonald Houses will provide temporary housing and support service to more than 2,000 families of critically ill and injured children.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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