Category Archives: Featured

06 Mar

\”Planning Mode\” for the 8th fundraiser!

It\’s hard to believe that we are in full \”planning mode\” for the 8th fundraiser honoring Paul\’s memory through scholarships! Thanks to an amazing group of volunteers, family and friends, we are in full swing….writing letters, making phone calls, emailing, and talking.

I think the best way to involve people is to share the story, Paul\’s story. And so we share with those we meet for the first time, or talk with for the 8th time, hoping that they will respond with their hearts. We have honored 15 graduating seniors and given over $62,000 in scholarship money to honor students. The scholarships have gone to average students, those who knew Paul and those who just know that he is the red headed guy who someone told them about, students with challenges in their lives, and students with stories that inspire. The recipients are kids who take the time to apply and share their stories in hopes of receiving a \”Paul Harris scholarship\”.

The passion we have for these scholarships came from the love Paul had for people. He loved the popular and those who had few friends. His infectious smile and spirited personality earned him tons of good friends. We have been blessed to be able to help others in his memory. We hope this year\’s scholarship fundraiser will reflect Paul\’s personality through a great community event and that we will raise enough money to give the two largest scholarships ever!

For more details, download our brochure or our flyer.

15 Mar

Save the Date: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

The 2013 Paul C. Harris GBHS Scholarship Fundraiser is Tuesday, May 7th at 4:30pm. Want to help out, or make a donation? You can contact Cindy Harris (charris858@aol.com).

The Paul C. Harris Great Bridge High School Scholarship was started in memory of Paul Harris. He was an incredibly outgoing, athletic and vivacious 18 year old, as well as a lifelong soccer player in Chesapeake. He graduated from Great Bridge High School in June of 2006. During his high schoolcareer, Paul was a player on the G.B.H.S. Junior Varsity and Varsity soccer teams. He valued histeammates, his opponents and those in the stands cheering for him. He was loved by many on and off the field.

Hope to see you there!

 

13 Mar

New Poster for National Donate Life Month!

LifeNet Health is using the below photo/poster as their \”signature\” on correspondence and the poster for National Donate Life month in April. It will be featured throughout Virginia in newspapers and ads encouraging organ, eye, and tissue donation.

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It is humbling and honoring of Paul and how he has touched so many as a donor.

Cindy

29 Feb

Friday, May 4: The 6th Annual Paul C. Harris Scholarship Fundraiser

Join us on Friday, May 4 for the Great Bridge High School J.V. and Varsity soccer games at the G.B. Colon L. Hall Stadium. Want to help out, or make a donation? You can contact Cindy Harris (charris858@aol.com) or Jim Williams (jimwms444@cox.net)

The Paul C. Harris Great Bridge High School Scholarship was started in memory of Paul Harris. He was an incredibly outgoing, athletic and vivacious 18 year old, as well as a lifelong soccer player in Chesapeake. He graduated from Great Bridge High School in June of 2006. During his high schoolcareer, Paul was a player on the G.B.H.S. Junior Varsity and Varsity soccer teams. He valued histeammates, his opponents and those in the stands cheering for him. He was loved by many on and off the field.

 

This year the event will pit alumni\’s against varsity players. It should be exciting and fun to see!

  • Dinner for a $5 donation
  • T-shirt for a $10 donation

There will be live music, a DJ, games and awesome drawings! Hope to see you there.

 

07 Dec

Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony 2011

Join us on Sunday, December 11, 2011 along with other bereaved families, for the Fifteenth Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting.

Visit The Compassionate Friends website to find a service open to the public near you, or light a candle in your home at 7 PM knowing you will be joined by hundreds of thousands of people who are thinking about the children around the world who are gone, but continue to live on in the hearts that they touched.

A Remembrance Book will also be available on The Compassionate Friends\’ website on that day to post a message or tribute. For more information, visit Worldwide Candle Lighting.

23 Aug

Donate Life Virginia Transplant Games

Hello all,

37 Days to the first ever Donate Life Virginia Transplant Games, the first statewide transplant games in the United States!  The games are on Saturday, October 1, 2011!  We want you to be a part of this inaugural event and don’t want you to miss out!  There are many ways that you can participate:

  1. You can participate as an athlete!  If you are a organ, eye, tissue or bone marrow transplant recipient or a living donor, you can register to participate as an athlete in the games.  You don’t have to be an athlete to participate.  There are events for everyone to participate in, regardless of your abilities.  Register today at www.VirginiaTransplantGames.org!  There are only 10 days left to register!  Cost to participate is only $25. Registration ends September 1!
  2. You can run/walk in the 5K!  The 5K is open to everyone, including the general public!  Come out and show your support for organ, eye and tissue donation by running/walking in the 5K.  Cost is only $25 to participate in the 5K and it is a family, friendly event!  To register for the 5K, go to www.VirginiaTransplantGames.org!  There are only 10 days left to register!  Encourage your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and anyone else you know to register for the 5K.  This is a great opportunity to pull together your own group to participate!
  3. You can volunteer!  There are numerous opportunities for you to help out at the games as a volunteer.  To register as a volunteer, go to http://www.virginiatransplantgames.org/sign-up and fill out the volunteer form at the bottom of the page.
  4. You can come as a spectator and cheer on the transplant recipients and living donors!  In order to come as a spectator, please obtain your free tickets on the home page of www.VirginiaTransplantGames.org!  There will also be special activities throughout the day honoring the donors and their families.

A couple of additional items for you to be aware of:

  1. Donate Life Virginia just launched the 2011 Virginia Transplant Games web store!  Visit the store at http://www.co-store.com/VATG to purchase t-shirts, hats, polo shirts and tumblers as a keepsake and to promote the games!
  2. “Like” the 2011 Virginia Transplant Games facebook page to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings of the Virginia Transplant Games.  Visit www.facebook.com/VATransplantGames!

If you have any questions regarding the 2011 Virginia Transplant Games, please feel free to contact me.  I look forward to seeing each of you, your family, and your friends at the Virginia Transplant Games!

Sincerely,

Andrew
Chair, 2011 Virginia Transplant Games

05 Apr

Tuesday, May 10: The 5th Annual Paul C. Harris Scholarship Fundraiser

Join us on Tuesday, May 10 for the Great Bridge High School J.V. and Varsity soccer games at the G.B. Colon L. Hall Stadium. Want to help out, or make a donation? Click here to get involved! You can also contact Cindy Harris (charris858@aol.com) or Jim Williams (jimwms444@cox.net)

The Paul C. Harris Great Bridge High School Scholarship was started in memory of Paul Harris. He was an incredibly outgoing, athletic and vivacious 18 year old, as well as a lifelong soccer player in Chesapeake. He graduated from Great Bridge High School in June of 2006. During his high schoolcareer, Paul was a player on the G.B.H.S. Junior Varsity and Varsity soccer teams. He valued histeammates, his opponents and those in the stands cheering for him. He was loved by many on and off the field.

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This year the event will pit alumni\’s against varsity players. It should be exciting and fun to see!

  • Dinner for a $5 donation
  • T-shirt for a $10 donation

There will be live music, a DJ, games and awesome drawings! Hope to see you there.

 

08 Mar

Great Bridge High School Alumni Soccer Game

Come one, Come ALL to the 2nd Annual Great Bridge High School Alumni Soccer Game!!!!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Gates open at 6:30 pm
Admission cost is by donation!!!

All Boys and Girls Great Bridge High School Varsity Soccer players from 1990 -present are invited to play in the CRAZY FUN games!!!

Varsity girls alumni will play at 5:30 p.m.!!!!

During intermission the YMCA of South Hampton Roads will host mini-soccer games for the wee ones!

Varsity boys alumni will play the current Varsity boys team at 7:00!!!!

We need alumni to come out and play! The cost to register is $20 and includes a t-shirt.

To register contact Paul Duvall at gbsoccer11@gmail.com. You must sign a waiver to confirm proof of insurance.

All proceeds go to the Paul C. Harris Great Bridge High School Scholarship that is awarded to two seniors at G.B.H.S. each year.

See more details on Facebook