February 25, 2009

Students to share success at luncheon

There is still time to reserve a ticket for the 10th annual Hope Springs Eternal luncheon sponsored by Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust.  Keynote speaker will be former Colorado first lady Frances Owens. The event will feature two inner-city Catholic school students, one from St. Rose of Lima, the other from Annunciation, who will share their stories on how Catholic education has had a profound affect on themselves and their families.  Also on the program will be the Bell Choir and Hallelujah chorus of Guardian Angels School.

Seeds of Hope Executive Director Betsy Boudreau said organizers hope to exceed last year’s attendance of more than 300 people.

“Look what Seeds of Hope has done for our children,” Boudreau said.  “Even in tough times, people continue to come forward and help.”

To build awareness of the good work being done in Catholic schools, Seeds of Hope has organized tours of some of the inner-city schools that benefit from the trust. All prospective families who would like to know more about the schools are invited to attend.  Through the month of May, special information days have been scheduled at St. Rose of Lima, Loyola and Annunciation schools.  For more information, call Boudreau at 303-715-3127 or go online to seedsofhopetrust.org and click “Tour a School.”
The Hope Springs Eternal luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. March 13 at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center, 7800 E. Tufts Ave. in Denver.  Tickets are $70 per person; patron tables of 10 are $3,000.  Reservation deadline is March 5.  Call 303-715-3127.