National Vigil of Hope update for May 17 event

National Vigil For Hope 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009

For locations/times, community partners, entertainment and safety & education go to
www.nationalvigilforhope.org

Summary of Families Speaking May 17th at National Vigil For Hope 2009
Haliegh Cummings (FL)
Trenton Duckett (FL)
Jamie Grissim (WA)
Amber Dubois (CA)
Phylicia Thomas (PA)
Kellisue Ackernecht (NY)

Stephanie Condon (deceased)
Duncan & Jack Leichtenberg (deceased)
Alycia Nipp (deceased)

Southern California Missing teenager from Escondido, CA Amber Dubois’ parents speak at Vigil For Hope. Glendale Vigil has partnered with Kids Are 1st who will be doing children fingerprinting and live entertainment is also on the agenda. Zen Boogie, Jesse Martin, and Kelly Tillotson will embrace folks with live musical performances! And a butterfly release has been donated by our friends at Smith, Chapman & Campbell in Santa Ana, CA http://www.smithchapman.com/Home

Northern California a new site has been added in Alamo, CA. Driven to do something after Sandra Cantu’s passing, our new host and her sister are moving to make this a beautiful vigil in Sandra’s honor. If you are in the area and would like to lend a helping hand, please contact us at helpingheroes@earthlink.net.

Washington State
In February teenager Alyicia Nipp was abducted and murdered by a homeless level 3 child molester, on May 17th her mother Maranda Hannah will speak to guests at the Vancouver, WA Vigil For Hope which will be held at the YWCA Clark County. Other speakers will include Clark County Sheriff’s Office (who will give an over view of 7 missing person cases still open), Starr Lara (sister of Jaime Grissim, who went missing in 1971 – a new search effort will begin in May), and a focus on child safety through free finger printing and resource expo. Ms. Grace Adams, 7-year old local singer will warm your hearts too!

In upstate East Wenatchee, Washington a balloon vigil theme and children fun and safety day is planned. Free safety kits, face painting, music by Mary Vargas and other activities will entertain you!The Lake Mary, Florida announced today that missing toddler Haliegh Marie Cummings family will be headlining the program and will speak to audience the location will also be hosting free finger printing and Orlando guitarist Fernando Fonseca will be performing at their candlelight vigil. Visit his site at http://guitaristfernandofonseca.com

The other Florida location is in Leesburg, FL. Special guests include missing toddler Trenton Duckett’s father and grandparents.

In Roseburg, Oregon the Vigil For Hope remembers and honors Stephanie Condon, her family will address guests in attendance. The Cold Case Cowboys and finger printing will be also part of the program in Oregon!

Our Illinois Vigil site will be hosted by our friends at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Bloomington, IL and the vigil will be in Memory to Duncan and Jack Leichtenberg. Singer Jana Schopp will entertain guests with her beautiful voice. Holiday Inn has offered a special discounted rate of $79 (reg. $149) for arrival on Sunday, May 17th for one-night: to book a room for the evening, please call (309) 662-4700 and mention code – National Vigil For Hope.

Our Scranton, PA Vigil will welcome Pauline Bailey the mother of missing woman Phylicia Thomas as Ms. Bailey asks for the support of the community to help bring her daughter home. Scranton Vigil For Hope is happy to also have Valerie Nicole who will be performing at their vigil. Nicole is an award winning singer/songwriter who resides in Pennsylvania. Her new album “From the Heart” is a perfect fit for the National Vigil For Hope and we welcome her! http://www.myspace.com/valerienicole7 or www.valerienicole.net Mariah Wakes will also perform.

Our Scranton Host also announced their Vigil will have a Butterfly Release thanks to the generous contribution of our friends at http://www.wishuponabutterfly.com/

The New Hampshire Vigil site is pleased to announce that Jonathan Whynock, the singer of "Caylee's Song" who performed on stage at the public memorial for Caylee Marie Anthony will be performing on May 17th at the vigil in New Hampshire. For more information on Jonathan, visit our website at www.nationalvigilforhope.org. See Jonathan on Larry King Live on May 13th also.

At the New York Vigil our host and organizers hope to get more information out to the community in an effort to help bring Kellisue Ackernecht home to her family and friends.
New Search Efforts for Jamie Grissim – (Missing since December 1971)www.helpfindjamiegrissim.com

Justice for Duncan and Jack www.justiceforduncanandjack.com
www.nationalvigilforhope.org
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