Actress Lena Olin and Celebrity Jewelry Designer Mauri Pioppo Collaborate to Benefit Hope for Henry

Tonight at 7:00 p.m. bidding begins online for a stunning gold necklace that Academy Award Nominee Lena Olin and Mauri Pioppo (of LoveLetters fame) designed together to benefit Hope for Henry.

This necklace is part of a collection of celebrity-designed "Leaves of Change" creations – the sale of which benefits the charity of their choice. Lena chose to support Hope for Henry and improve the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses. This is the ideal gift for someone you love, think Mother’s Day, or a wonderful way to treat yourself.

Live bidding begins at 7:00 p.m. Please note that you must register to participate in the bidding.

Latest Superhero Party Wows Kids

Zap! Pow! Hope for Henry just brought its annual Superhero Celebrations to hundreds of patients at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC, and University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Take a look at the video and see how your support brings smiles and joy to the kids and families who need it most.

To view a larger version of this video from Georgetown Hospital, please click here.

Why We Do What We Do

There is no better spokespeople for Hope for Henry than the kids we serve everyday. As you can read in their letters, being in the hospital for weeks and months is scary and isolating. Parties like our recent superhero celebrations and gifts like iPods fill downtime with excitement, and provide critical distractions from the fear and loneliness of long hospital stays.

More Hope for Henry Inspired Creations

Like mother, like daughter. Young Mireille Pioppo created a symbolic and beautiful pendant that makes a difference. This powerful piece is perfect for any age.

For those who live in the Washington, DC area, the Bethesda-based store Amethyst is selling Mireille’s Live Well, Laugh Hard pendant, as well as other Mauri Pioppo creations. Throughout the month of May, proceeds from the sale at Amethyst will benefit Hope for Henry.

Mireille’s piece is also available online.

What Can I Do to Help?

The Good Earth® tea and coffee company is giving away $10K to individuals and $10K to the charity of their choice. Visit www.goodearthgiveaway.com and register to win and designate Hope for Henry as your charity beneficiary. Good luck.

Join the new Hope for Henry Facebook Cause

Visit Goodspark.org. Create an account and start being an online philanthropist by designating Hope for Henry as your charity.

Mark a special occasion like a birthday, anniversary or holiday with a contribution to Hope for Henry in someone's honor. Checks can be sent to Hope for Henry, PO Box 39133, Washington, DC 20016.

• Sponsor a birthday party for $140.
• Buy an electronic gift for one of the children for $250.
• Host a Hope for Henry Superhero Celebration or Summer Carnival for $2,500+.
• Or give any amount because every dollar makes a difference.