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For Immediate Release
1220 Exhibits creates "Hope Tree" for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
When the organizers of Nashville’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure needed something special for the Kids for the Cure area, they called on 1220 Exhibits to help. 1220 Exhibits built and donated The Hope Tree, an educational and interactive exhibit for children affected by cancer.
“When the folks from Race for the Cure contacted us about helping make their Kids for the Cure area special, we didn’t hesitate to say yes,” Matt Carden, president of 1220 Exhibits said. “We were honored to be a part of that special day.”
The idea for the tree was based upon a book called “The Hope Tree.” In the book, a young boy whose mother has cancer creates a tree to hang his hopes and wishes on. The Hope Tree gave children and adults the opportunity to write hopes, wishes, and names of loved ones on hearts and place them on the tree during the Oct. 4 race.
Amy Flatt, who organized the Kids for the Cure area said, “Someone from the national Susan G. Komen office was in attendance from Texas. She said that our event was the best Kids for the Cure she has ever seen!”
1220 Exhibits is a nationally recognized leader in the design, fabrication and installation of museum and corporate exhibits. Clients include the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the National Civil Rights Museum and Bridgestone Firestone
