The Guardian Angel Project fundraiser

In our lives, we are each touched with tragedies, with heartache, and with despair. With love, joy and beauty. There are times when we feel alone, and then there are times when we can feel God’s presence, when we can feel His angels holding us, caring for us, watching over us.

And this is where our idea for the Guardian Angel Project came in.

Our very dear friend, Sharon Markey Wilkins (someone I’ve known since I was about 11 years old), was a victim of domestic violence for many years. And recently her life was taken when her estranged husband brutally murdered her in her mother’s home and then he took his own life. This was one of those tragedies that leaves you feeling empty and filled with sorrow. Especially because not only was Sharon’s life taken, but her daughter, 14 year old Kathleen, became an orphan that day.

Because of the situation surrounding Sharon’s life, provisions had not yet been made for this child’s future and the Markey family had to make swift decisions for her wellbeing and care. And here’s where you come in.

Sharon needs some earthly guardian angels to help her family and aid in creating a bright future for this sweet girl.
You see, an angel painting with a great likeness to Sharon (as pictured with above), was shared on Facebook just a few days after her death by artist Laurel Genteman. It seemed to be no coincidence to my mother Cumby (who immediately purchased this painting), and it has become our guiding light in this mission to be Kathleen’s guardian angels on earth, and to extend our love and support to her and her family with angels guiding our steps every way.

Here are a few of the details for this event and how you can help:

Angel Painting Art Workshop at Sunshine Village Art Gallery in Watkinsville, Georgia

On November 7th, from 10-2, you can paint with a very talented Georgia artist (to be named soon) in a workshop with other people just like you! At the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to take your masterpiece home to enjoy and share with friends and family. These workshops are always so much fun and everyone is always delighted with his or her creation! All profits from this event will go straight to the Markey family to help with costs in caring for Kathleen as well as for her education.

The cost to participate is $50 per person. To register, please call Ann at Sunshine Village at 706.769.2223. All seats must be paid for in advance and the workshop will be limited to 12 people.

Angel Arts and Crafts Silent Auction

Bid on artwork, and handmade crafts from local artists at Sunshine Village Art Gallery in Watkinsville, Georgia or on our Facebook event page. As art is donated, we will display these pieces at Sunshine Village as well as share them on our Facebook event page here (where you can bid if you’re not local).

Friends of the Guardian Angel Project Celebration

Join us in a celebration as we accept final bids and donations at Sunshine Village Art Gallery in Watkinsville, Georgia on Thursday, November 13th, from 5-7pm. This will be the last opportunity to bid on our arts and crafts silent auction. Light hors d’oeuvres, punch and friends of the Guardian Angel Project celebrating Sharon’s life as we help her daughter Kathleen.

And of course, if you cannot join us, but would like to help Kathleen financially, you can donate here: http://www.youcaring.com/tuition-fundraiser/mary-kathleen-wilkins-/219309

Thank you so much for your help and please share this on Facebook, Google +, Twitter and so on with your network of friends and family!

Questions? Please email Natalie at info@NatalieBradley.com or call Ann at 706.769.2223.