The Golden H.E.R.O. Awards Gala welcomed 510 VIPs, patrons, sponsors and celebrities on Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel in an effort to raise $580,000 for children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Georgia. H.E.R.O. for Children is tremendously grateful to all who participated in this event, as the quality of life for hundreds of children affected by AIDS in the state will improve because of it!

Top (l to r): Coach Vince Dooley, College Football Hall of Fame, Coach Mark Richt, University of Georgia Football, Jamie Deen, Food Network star, Bobby Deen, Food Network star Bottom (l to r): Coach Paul Hewitt, Georgia Tech basketball, Ryan Gembala, H.E.R.O. co-founder, Paula Deen, Food Network star, Garrett Gravesen, H.E.R.O. co-founder, Dr. Helene Gayle, CEO of CARE

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