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Fundraising Breakfast logo
April 19, 2011

This year, our fundraising breakfast was held on our 40th birthday! Exactly four decades from the morning "Downtown Hampton Day Care" opened its doors on April 19, 1971. About 500 generous supporters donated over $85,000, while enjoying a seated breakfast, speakers and songs from the children. Our theme this year was:

Celebrating 40 Years of Helping Children

DHCDC Fundraising Breakfast at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, catered by Embassy Suites
The stage is set! We were delighted to have our biggest guest list ever this year,
and had to expand into an adjoining ballroom to fit everyone.

Party hats on every table, decorated by the children,
tied into our birthday theme.

More party hats by the children - even the infant classes participated in this fun decorating project.
Baxter and Ruth Simmons, with Peggy Wright and the Rev. George Oehler
Guests begin to arrive and mingle outside the ballroom.

 

The children arrive at the Convention Center, warming up their voices and trying to tame their excited energy.

Hampton Mayor Molly Ward finds her seat
and begins reading the program.

 
Rep. Bobby Scott and retired professional football player Bruce Smith showing their support for young children at the Downtown Hampton Child Development Center Fundraising Breakfast
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott speaks with former NFL defensive end Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins.

 
Hampton City Schools Superindentent Linda Schifflette
Hampton City Schools Superindentent Linda Schifflette
finds plenty of other guests with a passion for education.
Joseph Spencer, DHCDC Board Member and Hampton City Councilman
DHCDC Board Member and Hampton City Councilman
Joe Spencer engages in conversation around his table.

Some of the children's artwork on display around the room.
Old Point National Bank Chairman Bob Shuford at the bank's breakfast benefitting Downtown Hampton Child Development Center
Guests are formally welcomed by Robert Shuford, Chairman of Old Point National Bank and President, Chairman and CEO of Old Point Financial Corporation.


Our delicious breakfast—scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes,
a broiled tomato and a buttermilk biscuit.
WVEC-TV 13 Sports Director Scott Cash, serving as emcee for the Downtown Hampton Child Development Center Fundraising Breakfast
Faithfully, entertainingly, each year we are treated to the emcee stylings of Scott Cash, Sports Director for WVEC-TV 13.

As our meal begins, the children surprise guests with a parade through the room singing "Happy Birthday" to their school!
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Theta Chapter at Hampton University, volunteer at the fundraising breakgfast for Downtown Hampton Child Development Center
Poised, professional and friendly! Our volunteer greeters from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Theta Chapter at Hampton University, take a break and join us for the meal.

Shawn and Julie Drake, this year's parent speakers, enjoy their meal at the head table. The Drakes have three children in our program, and our sliding scale allows them both to attend college while working.
Ted Henifin, DHCDC Board President and General Manager of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District, with former delegate and Hampton University Dean Dr. Mary Christian.
DHCDC Board President Ted Henifin, General Manager of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District, introduces our delighted keynote speaker, Dr. Mary Christian.
Dr. Mary Christian, former delegate and Hampton University Dean of the School of Education, gives a keynote address for Downtown Hampton Child Development Center
The distinguished Dr. Mary Christian gave our keynote speech.
Dr. Christian is a former state delegate and Dean of the School
of Education for Hampton University, among her many accomplishments.

Dr. Mary Christian, former delegate and Hampton University Dean of the School of Education, gives a keynote address for Downtown Hampton Child Development Center
Dr. Christian emphasized the importance of giving
(including leading the crowd in a preschool song).

Four-year-olds from our Lincoln Street site treated the room to
a round of "We've Got the Whole World In Our Hands"

A little girl who indeed has the world in her hands!

Guests, including renowned Hampton photographer and DHCDC Board Member Robert Harper, begin filling out their pledge cards.

In just three easy steps, each guest
made a real difference for a child!

Special thanks to our photographer, Jerry Gammon, who donated his services at this event!