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Just a few of the faces from Camp Esperanza, a camp for children with cancer.

Plano, Texas 4th of July Parade with Medical Center of Plano and Capital One

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1)A Magical Evening-Rotary of Allen's Cinco de Mayo Celebration
2)America's Attik Helps Lead the Parade when Central Market launches a new children's playground.
The special event benefited City House/My Friend's Place
3)Plano Chamber of Commerce Bowling Tournament joined by Gems of Time
Expanding her leadership role, Janelle Twyford-Silvis, President of America's Attik was recently
Sworn in for City of Plano Library Advisory Board

     More pics from Camp Esperanza

Camp Esperanza has a heart-felt place with America's Attik. Children with cancer are able to attend the camp for a week at no cost to them. The doctors, nurses and counselors are all volunteers who give up a week at a time to go to camp where Everyone gets to be a real kid. Each year up to 140 children are able to attend the week-long camp. They fish, climb ropes, learn arts and crafts, and play as hard and as often as their bodies allow. There is a waiting list for counselors who return year after year, donating their time. The smiles and laughter offer far more than dollars can buy!

Serving as a camp counselor, America's Attik Board Chairman, Ron Silvis stated "What a remarkable experience! It served to put much of life into perspective. Now when I have a tough day, I can look at the photos of the campers and I get a quick dose of reality." One camper lost a parent just months before camp and lost his leg three weeks before camp. While at camp, he learned to dive for the first time and when he climbed the wall with his one remaining leg, he flew down the zip line singing "I believe I can fly."   This really gives a 'bad day' a whole new perspective.

Sam's Wholesale Donates $1000
to Camp Esperanza

Each year, America's Attik is involved with various large and small fundraising projects. One of our favorites is our Camp Esperanza Garage Sale.   Sam's Wholesale help stretch those funds by matching them through their Community Matching Fund. Thanks so much to Sam's Wholesale for donating $1000 to Camp Esperanza. Pictured above is Bryon Lindemann , General Manager of Sam's in Plano, Tx, Ron Silvis and Janelle Twyford-Silvis of America's Attik and Kim Grissom, Community Involvement Manager of Sam's in Plano.

Bowman Middle School, Plano, TX presents America's Attik with Certification of Appreciation, pictured Principal Tonya Horton and Ron Silvis - 2004 Annual School Supply Drive

Bea's Kids and AlleeOops Partner
with America's Attik - Toys for Kids - June 2003

AlleeOops is a major contributor to America's Attik.The sponsor was able to strike a deal with Radio Shack and PUMA to provide toys, t-shirts and sports bags to Bea's Kids. Pictured are some of the leadership council from Bea's Kids.

Fundraising Galas and Special Events

A Night in Rio was the theme at the recent Make-A-Wish fundraiser. America's Attik Board Chair, Ron Silvis, and Janelle Twyford-Silvis, President, were on hand as behind the scenes silent auction volunteers. Throughout the year, Americ'as Attik supports numerous organizations by lending a hand during their fundraisers.

Clowning Around

Juggles and Pokey-Dot
have been known to appear at schools, parades and black tie affairs all over the United States.