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Hi Mark

Your package arrived this afternoon (24 Dec) just in time for Christmas.

And thanks so very much for your christmas gift – I loved the contents of the specially produced CD.

O Holy Night is my FAVOURITE carol …..   (I am listening to it now as I send this email)

Its very moving to know that all the children in the hospitals of the ten cities will be comforted as they listen to the CD.. its a wonderful idea from Jeff.

Thank you also for sharing your talent so that the joy can be multiplied many times over to bless others.    The stories are great and I enjoy the humour in the exchange between Jeffrey and Mrs Claus.

I love track 6 – the squirrel – really funny ….. the person behind his voice is doing a fantastic job !!!   The whole team of ‘voices’ for the stories really got into the characters….

I’m really glad to have the pleasure of listening to the CD…. its so meaningful.  Thanks for making my Christmas a happier one.

Happy holidays and a fantabulous 2010 to you.

Your friend, Ester

Listen Here…

Holiday Magic CD 09′ Part 3

Carlito, Kate, Jeffrey, Santa & Mrs. Claus

Holiday Magic CD 09′ Part 4

Holiday Magic CD 09′ Part 5

Below is a wonderful letter from the Children’s Hospital of L.A. who distributed CD’s to their kids for the first time this year!

Welcome to the Holiday Magic Family CHLA!

Dear Mr. Gelder:

On behalf of our young patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for the Holiday Magic 2009 CD, a compilation of music and stories of all faiths.  The Chase Child Life Program extends heartfelt thanks for your generous donation.  Our Child Life Staff will use your donation for our patients & their siblings.  We will continue to think of you and your generosity throughout the years as we bring positive interventions to patients and families at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

Best regards and again many thanks,

Sincerely,

Gloria Gilstrap
Chase Child Life
Secretary III

Hi Jeff,

Thank you again for including me each year in Holiday Magic, it is an amazing project. I had such a wonderful time being Santa Claus and going room to room with the little red wagon full of cds. I mentioned your name to each family who received a cd and they all seemed so appreciative.

I was their over 5 hours since it was necessary to sing jingle bells and Rudolf in each room per the request of the kids. I also got a chance to sing May There Always Be A Sunshine many times too and that went over so wonderfully.

You once again have brightened the days of hundreds of kids and eased the stress a little for the parents, great job.

It is always a pleasure working with you. Happy Holidays and to the best year yet to come.

Peace,

Karl
Healing Arts Dept.
Rady’s Children’s Hospital

Karl Anthony Music
www.karlanthony.com

Thank YOU Karl!  This puts a smile on my face!

Click on the links below to hear Part 1 and Part 2 of the story that includes Santa, Mrs. Claus, Jeffrey the surfer reindeer, Carlito his cousin from the Wild Animal Park and Kate the adventurous reindeer from Milwaukee!    There are 3 more parts of the story to come, so be sure to check back soon.

Holiday Magic 09′ Part 1

Holiday Magic 09′ Part 2

Carlito, Kate, Jeffrey, Santa and Mrs. Claus!

HM 770 KKOB AM interview 12:3:09
~ You can help bring Holiday Magic to the sick kids who will spend their holidays at Children’s Hospitals

~ For every $3.00 donation a child will receive a CD

~ Donate online  via Paypal at www.HolidayMagicCD.com or mail a check

(complete details are below)

Please consider an opportunity to help underwrite a holiday CD project for the children and their siblings at Children’s Hospitals around the country.  All funds will go to producing copies of the CD and delivering them free of charge to Children’s Hospitals for the sick kids who cannot go home for the holidays and their siblings who often feel neglected.  This year we hope to raise enough funds to send CD’s to Children’s Hospitals in San Diego, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Orange County, Miami, New York, Houston, New Orleans, Minneapolis, and Philidelphia.  For each $3.00 donation a child receives a CD.

Here are the details… Through the generous donations of several singers and actors we have created the 7th annual compilation recording titled “Holiday Magic 2009, A Gift for Children of all Ages.”   The tale is shared by Jeffrey the reindeer and Santa Claus as they make their way from the North Pole to visit the children.  They are joined by  Jeffrey’s cousin Carlito who lives at the Wild Animal Park, Kate the adventurous reindeer and this year Mrs. Claus will join them with fresh baked cookies!  The talent this year is once again remarkable and the CD has an international flair with a stories in Spanish, Italian and with Russian Norwegian and New Zealand accents!

The goal is to brighten the holidays for the sick children spending the season at Children’s Hospitals and their siblings who often feel lonely due to the other child requiring more attention from the parents.   Last year 1500 copies of the CD were delivered to Children’s and they were thrilled to have them and distribute them to their patients!
This year’s goal is to produce and deliver a minimum of 2000 copies, which will be delivered on December 10th.   Please consider donating $50 or as much as possible.  No amount is too big or too small.  Your gift is appreciated immensely!
Please make your check payable to GelderHead Productions and write:  Children’s Hospital CD fund in the memo line.  Mail it to: GelderHead Productions, P.O. Box 3386, San Diego, CA  92163-3386.  Or, you can use Paypal by going to www.HolidayMagicCD.com and clicking on the Make a Donation button.

Also view streaming video news clips of past CD deliveries and become a fan at www.Facebook.com/HolidayMagicCD.

I look forward to hearing from you, and please call, (619) 795-1740, or send an e-mail to jeff@holidaymagiccd.com with any questions.    Thank you for your time and consideration, and make it a happy holiday season!

Warm regards,
Jeff Gelder – President -  GelderHead Productions

-   Visit:  www.HolidayMagicCD.com to make a donation via Paypal   -