VC2007

Third Annual

VOICES CARRY

A NIGHT OF SONG, FOOD,

AND FUN FOR ALL!!

Auberle's Third Annual Voices Carry, presented by Huntington Bank, continued as one of Pittsburgh's premier events. This year's Voices Carry was held on Tuesday evening, September 18, 2007 in the East Hall at Heinz Field.

Voices Carry can only be described as a night of great singing, good food, and a whole lot of fun. Attendees could bid to sing with or be sung to by their favorite celebrity singer – and there were more than a few in attendance this year.

This year’s list of celebrity singers read like a list of “who’s who” in Pittsburgh. Leading the way -- Pittsburgh rock icon Donnie Iris, joined by other prominent, talented musicians including, Tony Janflone, Jr., Joe Grushecky, Jessica Lee, Sandy Dowe, The Clarks, Etta Cox, Karen Jeffreys, Antionette Manganas, and B.E. Taylor. Along with emcee Randy Baumann of WDVE, other celebrities also committed to supporting Auberle by singing ans supporting Auberle at Voices Carry, including Jim Krenn from WDVE, Sally Wiggin and Mike Clark, Jon Burton, and Janelle Hall of WTAE-TV, and Trenni Kusnierek of Fox Sports. Sally and Trenni both gave moving testimonials about their experiences working with Auberle and the mission. All of the singers gathered on stage at the end of the night and sang as a group, which brought the crowd to their feet.

Auctions continued throughout the night for those who wished to take a chance of walking away with one of several fabulous prizes, including a Pittsburgh Night Out, Emerilware Stainless 10-Piece Cookware Set , Wine and Dine Gift Basket and a Family Portrait Package. This year, attendees purchased grab bags for $50, which gave them a chance at the grand prize of jewelry from Casa D'Oro.

The night was fun, to be sure, but Voices Carry is more about introducing the attendees to the work and mission of Auberle: helping children and families to heal themselves. Auberle’s goal is to present a compelling story, ultimately resulting in an increase in community involvement with the organization. This was perhaps this year’s biggest achievement, with 134 new people being introduced to Auberle and our work with children and families.

Overall, the Third Annual Voices Carry had over 500 total people in attendance. Voices Carry also raised approximately $96, 000. We are looking forward to making next year’s event even more fun.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RESERVING A TABLE OR BECOMING A VOICES CARRY SPONSOR FOR 2008, PLEASE CONTACT GUS MILLER AT (412) 673-5856 x 1316.