We created Heartbeats for Africa to raise money for the women and children of Africa whose lives have been devastated by HIV/AIDS. All proceeds are donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
The first Heartbeats for Africa Art Show & Party was held in 2008 and the second in February 2010.
To date Heartbeats for Africa has raised over $20,000 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
ABOUT US
Sisters, Alison & Kate Lawler-Dean, work in the fashion PR and art consulting worlds respectively and were first inspired to fundraise for the Stephen Lewis Foundation in 2008 by their mother’s volunteering for the foundation and after hearing about their grassroots approach and reading Stephanie Nolan’s book 28: Stories of AIDS in Africa. The sisters realized that every little bit we can do to help the people suffering in Africa can make an important difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
"The AIDS virus has done terrible damage to entire communities and families. It continues to
take a dreadful toll. But with Heartbeats for Africa you bring hope to scores of young children, women, and families - and hope is everything. What a wonderful contribution. We thank you
a thousand fold." - Ilana Landsberg-Lewis, Executive Director, Stephen Lewis Foundation
