Media Contact Muriel Smith
Development Director — Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments
msmith@dgckids.org
(office) 314-776-1300
FORMER ST. LOUIS CARDINAL ANDY VAN SLYKE HOST 17TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE BENEFITING CHILDREN WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
ST. LOUIS — DECEMBER 17, 2007 — Former Cardinals outfielder Andy Van Slyke and wife, Lauri, graciously opened their Ladue home in support of the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments 17th Annual Holiday House. The Holiday House champagne brunch and silent auction was held on Sunday, December 9 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Proceeds from the Holiday House benefit the Center.
Van Slyke is a five-time Gold Glove award recipient and is currently the first base coach for the Detroit Tigers. Van Slyke's sports memorabilia display was a big attraction for the 200 plus guests who attended the Holiday House.
"The support of Lauri and Andy Van Slyke has been wonderful," said Libby Donnell, chairman for this years event. "We are very thankful for their generosity to the Center and for their willingness to host this years' Holiday House."
The champagne brunch included a silent sports auction, holiday caroling, and a jewelry boutique which raised over $30,000 for the Center. Frank Cusumano, Sports Director for News Channel 5, was this years' Honorary Auction Chairman.
ABOUT THE DELTA GAMMA CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
The Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments is committed to helping children who are blind or visually impaired reach their full potential through individualized education and therapy services for infants (birth to three years) and their parents, and through support services for children of all ages, their families and the community.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, call 314-776-1300 or visit www.dgckids.org