Copyright © 2006 Hope Providers
         Friendship Games Foundation
                              A “Not-For-Profit” Foundation Dedicated To the Support and
                              Social Acceptance of People with Mental Illness
                             P.O.Box 69-3393, Miami Florida, 33269   Telephone 786-337-5965
                          Newsletter October 2008

     It rained the day before and it rained the day after, but the day  of the Friendship Games,  
Friday October 10, 2008 could not have been more perfect. With bright, clear skies, balmy air,
spirited competition, gifts, prizes, personal items, fun, food and games; it was perfect. “This is
my first time at the Friendship Games and I am having the time of my life; this is great,” one  
participant said as she rushed off to dance to the sounds of Steel Away Band. Not to mention the
excitement that was created around the store.
    Here are some shots from the Friendship Games Store as the shopping experience kicked into
full gear! Such a joyful occasion that touched the lives of more than 1,500 people living with
mental illness.
        












    Looking on, it is not possible to tell the
    difference between consumer and volunteer.
    And that is the way we like it, as we stand in
    solidarity with those who live with mental
    illness. Not wanting to waste any time before
    we reconvene as a network to capture the
    thoughts and ideas for how to improve the next
    Friendship Games, we will be meeting at New
    Hope Drop In Center (1251 NW 36th St.
    Miami) on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, to
    discuss those details.
          Calling all volunteers to that meeting so that we can continue to improve the Friendship
Games. Please note the Feedback form enclosed; copy and hand it out to consumers to
complete. Be sure to bring them to the meeting. We need their input, and your continued support.

                             Feedback Form - Click Here for Form

                       Volunteer/Sponsor Form - Click Here for Form

      Blessings! -Carol Hope, Founder/Director of the Friendship Network & Games

                "Everyone's a Winner at the Friendship Games"

The Friendship Games Foundation supports a unique coalition
of many Mental Health Organizations, Community Volunteers,  
Supporters and Friends in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
working towards the promotion of awareness and social
acceptance of people with mental illness. The Friendship Games
Foundation supports planned activities that promote that goal.
The objectives are as follows:

    •   Promote mental and physical health as well as spiritual  
         growth for consumers of mental health services.
    •   Unify mental health agencies and service providers.
    •   Educate the general public about the importance of mental
         health and realities of psychiatric disorders.

 Remember, People with Mental Illness, are People First!