January, 2001— Gubernatorial candidate and NOVA business executive, Mark Warner was our special guest at our January 2001 reception that was hosted by the law firm Akin Gump. INOVA Hospital’s new pediatric cancer unit was the recipient of a truckload of new toys and books donated by our Angels.

The Angels Network will partner with Commonwealth Consultants to provide a fishing trip complete with bus transportation, hats, t-shirts, poles and catering for a group of children living in a homeless shelter.

March 28, 2001— Sudhakar Shenoy, was our host at The Palm Restaurant in Tyson’s Corner. The Angels stepped forward with financial contributions to the Indian Earthquake Relief Fund. Virginia’s Secretary of Technology, Don Upson, was our special guest and he brought words of encouragement for our efforts. The event was featured in the March 29 issue of The Washington Post. Click to view the Article.

June 14, 2001— The Angel’s reception was held at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson’s Corner. Our host was Charlie Thomas founder and CEO of Net2000. The Angels brought pool toys and other swimming gear to support one of Charlie’s favorite charities, ChildHelp USA.

September, 2001— In preparation of the 2001 School Year, the Angels provided nearly $400 of backpacks for kids who were in need.

November 14th, 2001— Jim Kimsey, hosted The Angels Network at the exclusive Georgetown Club. That evening, the Angels brought financial donations and supplies (including a lap top computer) to support the Independent Living Program, a Fairfax County program aimed at supporting children and young adults in the foster care system. That evening the Angels heard first hand from a young women who spent the majority of her life in the foster care system, and how the ILP has helped her get through college and establish a successful career.

December 2001— One of our Board members, brought to Angels Network attention a heart wrenching story and asked if Angels would be interested in helping out. Connie Teets, a single mother of two teenage girls, is a bus driver in PG County and has been stricken with cancer. She requires special treatments that are very costly and not covered by insurance; these treatments may be her only hope to survive. The Angels rallied together. There was an outpouring of financial support. Within days contributions came in and Connie received nearly $3,000 in financial support within weeks of the request.

December 2001— The Angel’ s President was contacted by a local elementary school principal. One of her students needed help. This studen'ts parents had separated and she was living with her father, with little resources or help in selecting clothing. This young girl was being ridiculed by her peers and needed Within days the Angels had donated $300 to this young woman so that she would have funds available to buy appropriate clothing.