Children of the Okanagan 2013
Raising money through portraiture for KGH Foundation
SPOTLIGHT
CHILDREN OF THE OKANAGAN 2013
Finding out something is wrong with your new baby is a parent ’ s worst nightmare . But we are so fortunate in the Okanagan to have nurses and hospital staff who are experienced in dealing with neo-natal issues . One mother has taken her birth experience and her passion for photography to create the “ Children of the Okanagan ” a fundraiser for children ’ s care at Kelowna General Hospital .
Liz Soergel , mother , photographer and owner of Aviva Studios was inspired to create the “ Children of the Okanagan ” book project after the birth of her daughter Lauren . When Lauren was born , she inhaled amniotic fluid which made breathing difficult . If it is not treated immediately , it can result in infant death . Liz was so grateful for the care that she and Lauren received , which is why she created this project as a way to give back so others can receive the same great care at Kelowna General Hospital . She has partnered with Astral Media ’ s Have a Heart Radio-a-thon and to date the project has donated over $ 37,000.00 to the children ’ s care at Kelowna General Hospital .
Liz Soergel is currently working on her third edition of “ Children of the Okanagan ”. Each page in the beautiful book features a different child photographed by Liz in an outdoor location in the Okanagan . The book has space for up to 200 children and each photo session will focus on the child ’ s individual personality . Instead of a sitting fee , the parents are asked to make a $ 100.00 donation to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation for each child that appears in the book . The book will be available for purchase in December 2013 in time for the holiday season . Partial proceeds from the sale of the books will also be donated to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation . For more information visit www . avivastudios . com .
Contributed by Jen Sencar , mom and co-owner of Okanagan4Kids . com
Children of the Okanagan 2013
Raising money through portraiture for KGH Foundation
Be a part of this beautiful book which to date has raised over $ 37 000 for children ’ s care at KGH
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