QUILTS FOR A CURE

Please join Kathy Thompson, Richard Stravitz & Friends on September 30 at 6-9pm for the opening reception of Hopes & Dreams Quilts 4 a Cure for ALS at the Richard Stravitz Fine Art Gallery on Laskin Road.

Enjoy a glass of wine with us and see the beautiful quilts donated from around the nation (see story below) for the benefit of ALS research.

Announcing the Hopes & Dreams QUILTS 4 a CURE for ALS opening reception and exhibition:

View exquisite handmade quilts (see story below) donated from around the nation for the benefit of ALS patients and ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) research.

Starting in Virginia Beach (Sept 30-Oct 18) this amazing exhibit will then travel the country to help raise awareness of ALS and raise money for ALS research through the sale of raffle tickets and quilts. Quilt prices range from $30 to over $5,000. Raffle tickets 2 for $10. 100% of proceeds go to the ALS Association research grants to find a treatment and cure for ALS.

In addition: Over 1100 quilts will be donated to desperately ill ALS patients as a holiday gift to warm their hearts and laps and to let ALS patients know they are not forgotten.

Opening Reception: September 30 6-9pm

Public Quilt Exhibition: Daily October 1 - October 18

Where: Richard Stravitz Fine Art Gallery 1217 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Gallery number --- 757-305-9411
Gallery email - richardstravitzsculpture@cox.net

The Story of the Quilts:

In an effort to honor her wonderful son, Josh, and all other ALS patients, Kathy Thompson invited quilters from across America to join her in the Hopes & Dreams Quilt Challenge for ALS. Kathy's goal was to raise awareness about ALS , to warm the hearts & laps of ALS patients and to raise money for research through the sale or silent auction of select quilts. The response was amazing! An astounding 1,400 quilts were sent by quilters from around the nation and Canada.

The artful talent of these generous quilters is only matched by the deeply personal and meaningful stories that accompany each quilt. To showcase the beauty, the art and uniqueness of each quilt - the quilts will be displayed and available for purchase at Richard Stravitz Sculpture & Fine Art Gallery at the opening reception on September 30 and then daily from October 1 - October 18. ALL proceeds from the sale of quilts and raffle tickets will go directly to the ALS Association research initiatives and are Tax Deductible. Remember - quilts make beautiful gifts and Christmas is coming!

PS: In conjunction with the JT Walk & Beach Party on Sunday, October 3rd our friends at various businesses on Laskin/31st and the boardwalk will display quilts the weekend of the walk. Thanks to these businesses for showing their support!