New York City Volunteer Council Symposium Save the Children and the New York City Volunteer Council cordially invite you to: Portraits:  Through the Eyes of a Child Stories that celebrate 75 years of service to children around the world Wednesday, September 5, 2007 (6-9pm) Sotheby's, York Avenue at 72nd Street, New York City Please join us for a special evening moderated by foreign correspondent Dr. Bob Arnot and featuring former United States Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, Vice President and Managing Director of Save the Children US Programs, Mark Shriver, Christopher Quinn (director of the film “God Grew Tired of Us”), Save the Children Trustee and Sesame Workshop CEO Gary Knell and Save the Children field office directors from around the world. The symposium celebrates the many lives of the children we serve – you will hear firsthand from the children what it is like to live in their country; the issues and hardships they face and how Save the Children has transformed their lives. Purchase tickets now Opening remarks given by: First Lady of the Republic of El Salvador, Dõna Ana Ligia de Saca and First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, Mrs. Maureen Mwanawasa Schedule: 6pm: Cocktail & hors d'oeuvres reception 7pm: Panel discussion followed by dessert & coffee  Purchase tickets now Symposium tickets purchased online will be held at the door. Save the Children will donate all proceeds from this event to fund Save the Children's global mission in the United States and around the world.  Save the Children will receive 100 percent of the admission proceeds from this event.  The tax deductible portion of the admission price  will be limited to the amount that exceeds the value of the goods and services provided by Save the Children, which is estimated at $85 per ticket. Note that admission to the September 5th symposium is included in the ticket for Save the Children's 75th Anniversary benefit on September 6th. Additionally, tickets for the symposium may be purchased separately.   For more information please contact Elle Russell, Coordinator of Volunteer Councils and Delegations: erussell@savechildren.org. To learn more about the New York City Volunteer Council of Save the Children please visit their webpage. Tickets can be purchased online until September 4th. After September 4th, tickets can still be purchased at the door. If you are unable to attend the event, but would still like to make a donation, please click here.