NEWS:

July 3, 2011
Announcement: Effective January 1, 2011, Warren World, Inc. is dissolved and is no longer functioning. The operation of Warren World (especially leading up to, during, and after a fund-raising event) is a massive undertaking that is mostly shouldered by our president and founder, Marian Henderson. Marian has unfortunately developed health issues that will prevent her from running Warren World (WW) in a way that she sees fit.

We are all saddened to close the doors of an organization which has strived to help local children and their families in times of financial crisis related to a child's serious illness. While we were often not able to provide as much help as we wished, we hope we eased at least some of the great financial burdens that occur at such times.

The numbers from the last fund-raising event, in May 2010, were not posted. We would like to post those now. Thanks to you, we raised $850.00 EACH for Nick Bowen and James Strong and their families. While not as much as we've raised in past events, we feel any help is good help. The weather was probably an influencing factor and we would like to thank those who braved the torrential thunderstorms to attend and participate in this event. Special thank you to Kenny McDowell for his hard work, dedication, love for Warren World and Warren himself.

To all of those who have participated in past WW events, we extend our deep-felt thanks. We could not have done any of it without you...the bands, artists, volunteers, donators (of food/beverages, money, items for auction, equipment and etc.), and sponsors.

All of the children and their families who we've tried to help over the years will forever remain in our hearts.

Sincerely,
Warren World Board of Directors

May 31, 2010
A message from Marian Henderson, President of Warren World, Inc.:

Special Thanks:

Kenny McDowell, Horse Pens 40, The Schultz Family and Staff, Rick Hood, CR Hood, Aaron Brown, The Hood Clan, Sonny Edwards, Abby Davis, Nola Stewart, Donna Price Brown, Kevin Klein, The Black Magnolias, Decent Fellers and a Lawyer, The Bluegrass Holes, The Black Magnolias, Kendra Sutton, Jan Yates King, The Alexa Rankin Band, Red Rock Junction, 2blue and the Lucky Stiffs, Dave Manning, The Butterheads, George Scherer, Cottonmouth Creek, Nick Hill, One-Eyed Mary, Mike Callahan, Marc Harris, Laura and Rafe Kirkpatrick, Susan and Jeff Jones, LifeSouth Community Blood Mobile, April Sandlin, Adam Guthrie and all of the others that have helped in any way.

I am personally grateful and honored to have had this experience. Saying thanks isn't enough for the effort you made to help these babies, but I do not know any other way; other than to say I am eternally grateful.

Much love to you all!

-Marian Henderson, President

May 30, 2010

A VERY special thanks to Kenny McDowell. At the last minute (when the other provider and sound engineer fell through), he provided and ran the PA & sound equipment for the bands/artists. We could not have done it without him. Thanks again, Kenny!

Also, thanks to all of the bands/artists, sponsors/supporters, volunteers, and those who attended and/or donated to this year's WW 2010 event! More details to come.

May 27, 2010
A message from Marian Henderson, President of Warren World, Inc.:

Courtney Grammer has offered up MORE items for the Silent Auction, and Dave Manning has offered up more great collectables!

I just finished a radio interview with WJBB, 92.7 (Haleyville, AL) and Pastor CR Hood challenged all pastors of the churches in their listening area to take up donations for this event!

Also, Highland Golf is once again giving us 2 Rounds of Golf with cart for silent auction. The Golf Pro there, Wayne Flint, is a friend and is once again giving away a free golf lesson at Highland. It has been a rough year financially, but they are committed to the cause.

Rain or Shine this is going to be a great event!

Thanks to everyone who has helped and to those that have already donated!

-Marian Henderson, President

May 22, 2010
A message from Marian Henderson, President of Warren World, Inc.:

I just received a call from Rev. C.R. Hood. His church, Fern Springs Baptist Church in Eldridge, AL has collected a donation for this event and will be bringing us a check to the event on Sat! Special thanks to Rev. Hood and to Fern Springs Baptist church!!

Also, Abby Davis has been out collecting items for the Silent Auction and the Cultural Arts Center in Gadsden donated a box of the "local leagues” cookbooks! "I also got a Kavu purse for auction and I got a book from the Christian Book Store. I'm still working on it! Yay!"

Anita Johnsey Robertson has collected all kinds of great things such as:

• A print was donated by Nolen Otts. It's a print of a cover he did for Black and White in February.
• A necklace was donated by Christianne Strang.
• A set of 4 pictures were donated by Stephen Smith.
• Tameron Hyundai and Jim Hardaman donated a coupon for a 7500 Mile Service!
• One hour massage gift certificate was donated by Sara Gordan.
• A Thirty-One “Summer Cottage” basket.
• 4 paintings by Susan Rheuby.

May 10, 2010
We've added Abby Davis as a sponsor/supporter for providing life jackets for the raffle giveaway.

May 3, 2010
Small Stages has returned as a sponsor again this year.

Also, we've added Shay Bishop Cleckler as a sponsor/supporter for providing the printing of the flyers and posters.

We've added two more acts to Sunday's line-up:
      Nick Hill (at 3 p.m.)
      One Eyed Mary (at 4 p.m.)

April 18, 2010
Ted Perry of Shive Design did a masterful job on the Warren World 2010 poster/ad. Thanks Ted!

April 11, 2010
We've added more acts and posted the times for each act. Keep checking back for updates.

April 8, 2010
We now have the bands/artists lined up in order of appearance and day. More details soon.

April 6, 2010
We are excited to announce that we have just added another band to the line-up....legendary bassist Cleve Eaton and The Alabama All Stars. Check 'em out at www.clevelandeaton.com.

Also, we have added a new sponsor...Daisy Rock Guitars.

Our Blues and Bluegrass for the Babes will be held at Horse Pens 40 Historic Nature Park in Steele, AL. Please visit their site for more info... www.hp40.com. We have also extended the time to include Sunday as well. Come out on Memorial Weekend and help us with this great cause! Reservations for camp sites and cabins can be made through the Horse Pens 40 contacts.

We are still in need of volunteers to help with event, and sponsors as well as items for the Silent Auction. Contact me for more info! Thanks!!

April 5, 2010
Due to unforeseen complications, we have had to change the location for this year's event. We are now holding it at Horse Pens 40 (near Steele, AL). It will still take place Memorial Day weekend, but is now going Friday through Sunday (May 28th-30th). Check out their website, www.hp40.com, for directions and more info about Horse Pens 40.

We're pleased to announce have added another sponsor/supporter: Ridley Home Services

March 29, 2010
We have another child that needs our help...

Eight year-old James Strong is suffering from Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Palsy. During his short life, he has had 19 surgeries on his brain to relieve the fluid surrounding the fragile brain tissue, by having shunts inserted. His mother, Kim Mitchell, is a single mother and works as a Special Education Teacher with the Fairfield City School System. She is currently fighting cancer herself while caring for her son. Due to problems with the shunts, James has had up to three surgeries in one week and months long stays in the hospital.

Please do what you can to help Nick and James! There are many ways you can help these children besides donating money. You can donate time by volunteering to help during the 2-day event on May 28th & 29th, you can donate items for the silent auction, spread the word about Warren World and the Memorial Day weekend event and more! Check out our How To Help page for more details or contact Marian Henderson at marian@warrenworld.org.

March 18, 2010
We have more info to announce about the upcoming WW event:

We just heard that The Birmingham Weekly is going to be a sponsor again this year.

William Beebe has donated a 16 foot Pelican Canoe to be raffled off...$5 per raffle ticket. The Silent Auction and Raffle will end at 6 p.m. on Sat. Must be present to win.

Also, Bruce Andrews is donating a piece of his work for the silent auction AND is donating a portion of his commissioned works for every referral we send to him (just mention "Warren World"). You can contact him and/or check out his stuff here: www.2blumusic.com/ART.htm

Ted Perry of Shive Design is on-board to design ads, posters & etc.

March 13, 2010
Come on out on Memorial Day weekend to to help us raise some money for a good cause. We are planning mainly a Blues and Bluegrass event but we are including performers like the Alexa Rankin Band (who, incidentally, wrote a song for Victoria Sutton, our sponsored child last year).

There will be a silent auction of donated items.

Special Thanks to...
  Returning sponsors from last year:

•     Two Sisters Photography (www.2sistersphotographysite.com) is donating photography of this event.
  
  
•     LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (www.lifesouth.org) will be on-site Saturday, May 29th from Noon – 6 p.m. for those who wish to donate blood/blood products and sign up to donate bone marrow.
  
  
•     Metro Bistro & Market (www.myspace.com/metrobistro)