On Thursday, July 26, 2007, Audio Video Interiors hosted a Fund Raiser Event at our award-winning Design Center. In conjunction with the Elf Foundation, Audio Video Interiors is donating a "Room of Magic" (Dedicated Theater Room) to the Akron Children's Hospital. This complimentary gift of a "Room of Magic" will allow sick children to briefly escape hospital life and enjoy a delightful evening of laughter and intrique.
We were joined Ryan Tucker, Offensive Lineman for the Cleveland Browns, and other notable Cleveland and Akron guests. The event featured an auction, hors d'oeuvres, and great company...and most important of all, it benefited the children of our community!
All money raised went to the Elf Foundation in support of our project.
Audio Video Interiors has been involved in this project for two years. "When I first became involved with Elf, I had no idea how compelling the project would turn out to be. I was privileged to be invited to the grand opening of the "Room of Magic" for the Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital. When I saw the look on the children's faces as they were wheeled into the theater room for the first time, I was overwhelmed", states Michael Pope, President of Audio Video Interiors. "I am extremely proud of James Carpenter, Team Leader for this project, and my staff for their dedication and hard work on this worthy gift for our community".
History and Background of the Elf Foundation
The Elf Foundation is a 501 c 3 non-profit charity formed in July 2001. Our founder, Doug Weinstein, had experienced first-hand the anxiety of having a young niece diagnosed and treated for a rare form of cancer and the tedious nature of an extended stay in the hospital. It was a simple leap from seeing the impact on his niece getting to enjoy a movie to the vision of an industry-wide initiative.
Elf co-founder, Carol Campbell, was instrumental in fleshing out the initial concept of Elf and bringing awareness to peers in the Consumer Electronics business, leading to the creation of Elf and our mission in utilizing the talents and products of an industry – targeting and directing them for sick kids who can always use a little bit of movie magic. Initial seed money from Da-Lite, Dolby Laboratories, SIM2, Stewart Filmscreen and THX Luscafilm was used to form the legal and accounting backbone of the Elf Foundation – and voila, the magic began!
See their web site for more information: www.elfsystems.org 
