Building a Field of Dreams

Volunteer Honor Roll. What would we do without them?

2007-09-09T16:22:00.000-07:00

A huge thank you to all the great volunteers who have been working so hard on our Field of Dreams Community Fundraisers. Here are a few names to start, but please check back often because I'm working on a big list of all those who have worked so hard for the cause lately.
Some notables right now.

Chesterfield Quarterback League Football Jamboree Concession Stands
Manchester:

Dan Carney who worked tirelessly to organize the entire operation!!!!

Additional help: Alden and Kraig Negaard, Dave Barthol, Rachel Fogelsong, George Fuller, Lisa Hahn, Deborah Hicks, Sonya Haynes (drove 2 hours each way to help!!), Kevin Johnson, Chase Williams, and Jim Williams.
Ironbridge: Denise Togger organized along with Joshua and Caleb, with the very dedicated Karen and David Perry, Laura and Rick Denny, Gwyn Williams, Lee Williams , Jack Williams,
Charlotte Garrett; Tama, Morgan and Katie Garrett; Lori Williams, and Stacey Davis.

Walton Lake Labor Day Volleyball Tournament (Lemonade and 50/50)
Lisa Hahn and Kim Negaard organized this effort. Many thanks to the kids who did all the work selling!!
*** Grace Smith, Ethan Smith, Tanner Fogelson, MacKenzie Fogelsong, Matthew Hahn, Kelsey Hahn, and Rachel Fulghum ***

Our volunteers are the key to our success. Without a big, active group of volunteers there will be no Field of Dreams.

Again, a heartfelt THANK YOU!!

Chesterfield Parks and Rec. Director: "There are Always More Wants Than Needs"

2007-09-19T13:36:00.000-07:00

Mike Golden, Director of Chestefield County's Parks and Recreation Department, points out the severe shortage of recreational facilities and the need for partnership with the community in a Sept. 12 article in the Chesterfield Observer.

Mike is coordinating with the Beth Williams Field of Dreams Foundation in the planning and design phase of our inaugural project at Evergreen.

Check out the article. It confirms that the work of "Field of Dreams" is needed in Chesterfield and literally any community that is experiencing rapid growth.

Here's the link. http://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/news/2007/0912/Sports/

Bands Set for Gala

2007-08-07T21:44:00.000-07:00

http://www.soulercoaster.com/default.htm

Click above link to listen to this fun band!

Flat Elvis , Souler Coaster Donate Their Talent for the Cause --- The Beth Williams Field of Dreams Foundation owes both bands playing the Gala, Flat Elvis and Souler Coaster, a big debt of gratitude for donating their time and talent to help make the Gala a huge success. Please spread the word about their great generosity and dedication to giving to others. You'll also find that both bands are incredibly entertaining and would make any major event a blast if you choose to book them.

Metro-Richmond's favorite party band, Flat Elvis consists of the greatest group of guys you'll ever meet. Their tunes from the 80's and 90's make you feel like you're back in college (or still in college -- whatever the case may be). A very special thank you to Flat Elvis' Kurt Negaard and Chris Dabney for lining up the entertainment and being a driving force behind the 1st Annual Field of Dreams Gala.

Based in Richmond, VA, Souler Coaster is a nine-piece band specializing in danceable Funk, R&B, and Disco music of the '70s, with live horns, four vocalists, guitars, keyboards, bass, drums, and percussion.

Sponsorships and individual tickets to the Gala are available online at:

http://www.bethwilliamsfoundation.com/contribute.asp

Neighbors Build Touching Tribute to Beth Williams

2007-09-07T22:41:00.000-07:00

Matt and Terri Poole, who have been long time neighbors of the Williams Family, made a touching gesture in the form of a small park in memory of Beth Williams. The park setting, which is situated on the edge of their Walton Lake property adjacent to the Williams' property, may be familiar to many who viewed Beth's farewell video shown at her memorial service in November. This is the same spot that Beth sat as the camera rolled and she calmly, courageously, humorously, and at times tearfully said goodbye to her family, her many friends, and her extended family. Not surprisingly, even in a situation that most would not be able to do given her circumstances, she just faced the camera and had the ability to say goodbye to those she loved, showing the same amazing characteristics for which she had become all too well known during her cancer fights.

Paula Zahn Joins the Field of Dreams Team

2007-06-29T19:37:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce that Paula Zahn, formerly of FOX News and CNN's NOW, has joined the Beth Williams Field of Dreams Foundation as our Honorary Chairwoman. Paula and Beth first met in 1997, when CBS' 48 Hours was preparing to feature the Williams family on a segment which looked at new medical techniques that have changed lives.

Beth was pregnant when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. There was a time just previous to her diagnosis that women in her situation would be advised to have an abortion and begin immediate chemotherapy treatment. Beth opted instead for what was then a very new alternative to continue the pregnancy and delay chemotherapy until later in her term. As the CBS corespondent on the 48 Hours story, Paula Zahn was there with Jim and Beth Williams before, during, and after the birth of their son Mac, November of 1997.

Paula will have a key role in our marketing efforts and has agreed to be featured on our upcoming DVD that will tell the Beth Williams story and detail the mission of the Field of Dreams Foundation.