Circle of Friends Benefits

The Purple Balloon is a series of fundraising events to be held May 11-13 in New York City. It represents the 25th Anniversary of Children's Hospice International (CHI) .

Proceeds from the activities will enable CHI:

• to encourage the development of children's hospice programs
  in pediatric care facilities around the world
• to include children in hospice and home care programs
• to promote pediatric hospice care education

Honorary Chair:

Margaret Tutwiler, Executive Vice President for Communications & Public Relations, New York Stock Exchange

Friday, May 11 The Metropolitan Club An elegant event of dining and dancing and a silent auction. The evening promises to be a perfect setting to kick off the benefit festivities. Sunday, May 13 Mother's Day Celebration - Location TBD Join us for a surprise celebrity reading of The Purple Balloon for you and your family and receive a signed copy of the book.