National foster care expert and motivational speaker Derek Clark will be delivering the keynote address at the 2016 Bloom Ball gala scheduled for March 12 at Aberdeen Woods Conference Center in Peachtree City.
The 2016 Bloom Ball, presented by SMC3, is an annual fundraising event in support of Bloom’s programs which provide care for foster children in Georgia who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or other tragic family circumstances.
At the Bloom Ball, Derek Clark will be sharing his personal journey from foster care to success. Clark spent 13 years in foster care after suffering abuse from his biological parents, and he is now the author of six books and a featured foster care expert on CNN Headline News, The Ricki Lake Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. Google ranks Clark the #1 “inspiring motivational speaker” out of 3 million listings. He is also known as the viral sensation, “Rapping Dad.”
“The Bloom Ball gala provides the opportunity for donors and supporters to share in fellowship while celebrating the impact that our programs have made in the lives of foster children,” comments Becky Davenport, executive director of Bloom. “This year, we look forward to presenting our guests with Derek Clark, who will touch hearts with a personal account of how he overcame adversity.”
The Bloom Ball attracts nearly 275 guests, many of which are leaders in the business community. This year’s world-class event will feature a VIP Sponsor Cocktail Hour, a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and a performance by the internationally-touring party band, The Free. The gala is sponsored by community partners including: SMC3, Panera Bread, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Chick-fil-A, Westpark Executive Suites, Coweta-Fayette EMC, Southcrest Bank, McNally, Fox, Grant & Davenport, P.C., Future Staff, and Davel Photography.
Bloom Ball tickets and sponsorship information are available at www.bloomouryouth.org/events/the-bloom-ball or by calling 770-461-7020 x 306.
Based in Fayetteville, Bloom’s mission is to provide safe shelter and physical, educational, and emotional support to children who have been victims of abuse, neglect or other tragic circumstances in order to strengthen them for the next phase of life. In the past year, Bloom has provided shelter, clothing, and necessities to more than 1,200 foster children from 60 Georgia counties. Learn more about Bloom online at www.bloomouryouth.org.
