Haiti – Anniversary Photos – Philip Craig Arts Program
Here are links to photos taken on January 12, 2011 at the Hopital Albert Schweitzer and the Hanger Klinik.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54575714@N05/sets/72157625674603743/show/
Philip Craig Arts Program Up-Date
On the annivaersary of the January 12, 2010 earthquake, we are pleased to show you the progress that has been made with our work in conjunction with Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer in Deschapelle, Haiti.
A Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation and Friends of Hopital Albert Schweitzer Collaboration
The initial weeks of the PCAP project are being used to introduce the handicapped community who will be working with the project the fundamentals of color, line, light and shade. Using basic art materials, the first wave of the project also includes a literacy and sign painting component to be used at the end of this session in a large scale community mural and numerous public health signs . Also included in everyday events are sports and music therapy components.
Community Volunteer Joseph Smith displays his customized PCAP tee.
Two sisters from Port Au Prince spend their day working with the PCAP project while the one on the right awaits her new prosthetic and physical therapy.
Another Hanger Klinik patient works as PCAP volunteers aide him.
Michlet, a HAS employee and congenital bi-lateral, spends his lunch break with us.
Scarphem, a local volunteer aids a new patient.
John Kelly, a young boy still recovering from earthquake related injuries, gets much needed physical and art therapy with the PCAP program
Participant Jonas paints at one of our work tables: made of overstocked walkers.
PCAP members practice singing for an event commemorating the one year anniversary of the earthquake while band leader Charite plays his guitar.
Group Sports therapy sessions led by Kerby
Within just one week of the re-opening of the Hanger Prosthetic Klinik at Hôpital Albert Schweitzer the Philip Craig Arts program is up and running strong with many patients, volunteers, and staff already expressing how much this opportunity means to them.
Annual Visit to Lavalla
Arlene Willis, Dr. Christine Wheeler and Michael Willis visited Lavalla School and Orphanage in November 2010. Please view photos and read their report.
10/19/2011 – Opus One – New York City – Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation is pleased to announce that our featured Winery for our bi-annual event in New York City will be OPUS ONE WINERY with CEO David Pearson. The event will be held at The Four Seasons Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Plus!!! The following spectacular vintages have been generously donated by OPUS ONE: 1985 in magnum, 1996 in magnum, 2001, 2005, and the newly released 2008 vintage. Plus for our Live Auction, OPUS ONE has donated The Opus One Private Twilight Tour and Tasting. OPUS ONE INVITE
The Opus One Private Twilight Tour and Tasting is reserved exclusively for charity donations. Guests begin this late afternoon experience in the winery’s Salon with caviar and a flute of fine champagne. A private tour follows of the salient architectural spaces of Opus One: the Mezzanine, Cuvier, Gallery and Grand Chai. The Tour culminates in the Grand Chai, with a two-vintage tasting of Opus One and a second course of hors d’oeuvres specially prepared to complement fine red wines. Relaxed and ready for the next adventure, guests will then be escorted to dinner by CEO David Pearson. The destination: La Toque Restaurant, where David will show three additional vintages of Opus One with a menu designed by Executive Chef and Propeietor Ken Frank.
We are delighted that Louis Roederer Champagne will donate “Cristal” for our Champagne reception in the Ty Lounge. Another added treat to go with our dessert – Imperial Estate of Hetszolo 1996 6P Tokay donated by Honorary Director, Jean-Guillaume PRATS.
Honorary Director Pierre Henry Gagey from Maison Louis Jadot has donated 1 Jéroboam of Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru vintage 1969 for our auction.
Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, proprietor of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Based in Oakville, California, Opus One produces an exclusive, proprietary Bordeaux-style blend.
Location: The Four Seasons Hotel – New York City
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tickets and/or sponsorship: Please call 800-218-1422 or email arlene@gfhglobal.org
CLARIFICATION NOTICE
Grapes for Humanity, U.S., Inc. is not affiliated in any way whatsoever with the highly questionable 2010 calendar promotion in Canada entitled “Women & Wine”. A number of our Directors and Honorary Directors, as well as our long-standing Sponsors, have expressed their deep concerns about the poor judgement exercised and the adverse effects this negative publicity has to the mission and projects of Grapes for Humanity, U.S., Inc.
Grapes for Humanity/US presents Champagne Louis Roederer
This Sold-Out Spectacular Event sponsored by Mutual of America, Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc., and Viola Wheeler raised over $300,000 for our projects. Chef Daniel Boulud prepared a most memorable menu to match the 5 vintages of Cristal donated by Louis Roeder CEO, Frédéric Rouzaud. Funds raised from the Cristal dinner will go to programs funded by GFH/US’ Haiti Relief Effort: Philip Craig Arts Program in Deschapelle Haiti, St. Damien Pediatric Hospital in Haiti, BRAC USA and Hanger Ivan Sabel Foundation. Funds will also be used to build a new dormitory at The Viola Wheeler Music Program in Cambodia at Lavalla School and Orphanage. A commissioned painting by Philip Craig sold for $26,000 and the Jeroboam of Cristal for $18,000.
October 3, 2010- Daniel Restaurant - New York City
Featured Live Auction Item:
A Jeroboam 3L of Cristal Rose – The winner will be offered a private tour of the House of Louis Roederer, a tasting, and a lunch with Frédéric Rouzand at his residence in Reims on the occasion of a future trip to France
Grapes for Humanity presents Prince Robert du Luxembourg
H.R.H. Prince Robert of Luxembourg
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to taste the wines of famed first growth producer Domaine Clarence Dillon and the wines of Château Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, with special guest H.R.H. Prince Robert of Luxembourg. Corporate Tables are $25,000. Special Guests to include world renowned wine writer, Hugh Johnson, Marchese Piero Antinori, Jean-Guillaume PRATS, Leonardo Frescobaldi and Pierre-Henry Gagey.
A special performance by Robert Pilon, Robert has had the honor of performing throughout his illustrious career for dignitaries such Canadian Governors-General, Prime Ministers, the Lord Mayor of London, Mayor Rudolph Guiliani, and was asked to sing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Canada’s 125th celebration on Parliament Hill.