Taylor Hicks' New England Soul Patrol Inspires Others to Give

When people come together with a common goal, anything is possible! That’s been the philosophy of NESP (The New England Soul Patrol) since it’s founding in Portland, Maine in September 2006. This organization started as a regional group supporting the music and artistry of Taylor Hicks. However, the reputation of the NESP has grown beyond the boundaries of the New England states. Taylor Hicks fans from all over the country have now joined in the organization’s unique ways of celebrating the charitable giving inspired by Taylor himself.

Again this holiday season, NESP continues its’ mission of helping children and families in need. Their third annual holiday ornament sale benefits the Home for Little Wanderers, America's oldest (1799) and New England's largest non-profit child and family service agency. The Home provides services to thousands of children and families each year throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Their programs provide mentoring, tutoring and therapeutic assistance, fostering and adoption, residential care, and independent living support for children "aging out" of the foster system.

But beyond the group efforts of NESP, members are spreading their generosity in their own communities.
• Mari crochets and donates hats and scarves to keep our needy neighbors warm.
• Indigo810 bakes pies for Thanksgiving baskets and participates in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, which provides new clothing and toys for children of needy families.
• OBG and Indigo810 participate in Operation Christmas Child, which sends millions of shoeboxes filled with gifts to needy children around the world.
• The SegerHicks family donates to the local food pantry and buys gifts for children who have very little.
• Amyrebo donates to the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The Mission provides spiritual, health, and youth programs to coastal and island communities.
• Tricia and Born17yrs2Late donate coats and sweaters to the Windham Women’s Club Annual Coat drive. Born17yrs2Late also rakes leaves for the elderly and Tricia sponsors a child through Operation Santa Claus.
• The Duff family donates to the Vermont Achievement Center, which provides education and support opportunities to children and families in Vermont.
• The THawks family walks in Philadelphia for Brian’s Pride and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
• Uhadmeatwoohoo donates musical instruments to a Cape Cod after school program.

Taylor’s Angels salutes NESP for their spirit of giving! As they head into another year, we have no doubt that they will continue to live by the credo, “doing well by doing good.”


If you’d like to learn more about NESP, visit the website at http://www.newenglandsoulpatrol.org/.

And once again, Taylor's Angels would like to remind you to send us your pics, greetings and short videos for Taylor's Christmas DVD! If you contribute to NESP or any of the Soul Patrol charities this Christmas, you will receive a FREE high quality copy! Submit them to: taylors_angels@yahoo.com

Written by Tricia, NESP
Edited by Tina (DidNotExpectThat
Taylor Photos by Tina (DidNotExpectThat)




Tags: Taylor Hicks, American Idol, Soul Patrol, Taylor's Angels

Join Taylor Hicks to Help Support the Children of Alabama

As part of Taylor’s Angels series highlighting various charities that are accomplishing great things this holiday season as a result of the inspiration of Taylor Hicks, we are proud to feature our first charity, Kid One Patrol of Soul (KOPS). KOPS is a very special group who is sponsoring several incredible and fun events that we are sure you will want to support! Remember that all proceeds go to Kid One Transport, one of Taylor’s favorite charities located in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. And the best part is not only will you be helping countless children receive much needed medical care, you will also be eligible to win some awesome prizes! Taylor’s Angels is proud to feature the KOPS “Booking it for Kid One”, “Jolly Old St. Nick Hicks Picks” and “A Year Full of Heart and Soul” 2009 Taylor Hicks calendar! We hope that everyone will join together with Taylor and support the children of Alabama!

"Bookin' It For Kid One" Holiday Book Drive!

During the 2007 & 2008 holiday seasons, the Soul Patrol generously donated 3080 Beanie Babies for the children of Kid One Transport! The joy each baby brought to these wonderful children was priceless! The joy those of us who participated felt, was overwhelming! The feeling of making a difference in the lives of the children can never be measured.This year, Kid One has asked KOPS to organize a book drive with the Soul Patrol hoping to collect as many Children and Young Teen books as possible for the 2008 Holiday season. The books will be handed out to each of the children traveling to their medical appointments during the month of December.What a wonderful gift for the kids this year! The ages of the children range between 1 and 18, so please look for books older children would enjoy, as well!Visit your dollar stores or book stores and purchase as many books as you would like to donate to the kids this holiday season. Mail the books directly to Kid One and they will do the rest! Book donations need to be delivered to Kid One by November 22, 2008 so the children can receive their books starting December 1st!KOPS would like to thank those who participate in this project by holding a drawing for a wonderful gift package filled with some very unique Taylor Hicks items along with a one of a kind Soul Patrol necklace.

Purchase and mail at least two books to Kid One Transport for your first chance in the drawing. For every book you purchase thereafter, you will receive additional chances in the drawing!

Please mail your books to:
Kid One Transport
12 Office Park Circle, Suite 115
Birmingham, AL 35223
Attention: Tracee

After you have mailed your books, it is important that you email Karen at dkrice@sprintmail.com. Let her know the number of books you donated and your name will be entered in the drawing to be held December 8.

Your donation is tax deductible.

Join KOPS and Kid One and Play Jolly Old Saint Hicks Picks

Old Saint Hicks has a bag of Goodies for the Soul Patrol!
Play, Pick, Win!

Each player will be given the chance to pick one box which will secretly hold either 1, 2 or 3 chances in a dozen drawings with the opportunity to win one of the following:

· Autographed Harmonica
· Autographed Guitar Shaped Music Box
· Custom designed Soul Patrol Necklace
· Custom Ceramic Plate Painted by Taylor Hicks
· Autographed Alabama Beanie Baby
· Autographed Photo Collage of Taylor Hicks
· Autographed Copy of Heart Full of Soul (2 copies available)
· Autographed Taylor Hicks Bookmark (2 available)
· Framed Photo of Taylor Hicks – The Early Years
· Exclusive Demo Single Recorded by Taylor Hicks




Jolly Old St. Hicks knows his fans have been good this year and wants everyone to win something special. Everyone who chooses to support Kid One by playing will win something from his bag of Goodies, 12 lucky players will win top prizes! The more you play, the better your chances to win!

Let’s Get Started!

1. Visit http://www.kidonepatrolofsoul.com/ and click on Jolly Old St. Hicks photo at the top of the page.
2. Choose one of the three Gift Boxes – Click your box.
3. You will be taken to the KOPS Pay Pal page where you will make your payment of $5 for Kid One Transport.
4. After the payment process has been completed, you will be redirected to a Thank you page where you will learn how many times your name has been entered into the drawing.
5. Play as often as you like – each pick is only $5 and it all goes to help Kid One this Christmas. Each time you play, you will have the chance to win up to 3 tries for the top prizes.

Please email dkrice@sprintmail.com with any questions.

"A Year Full of Heart and Soul" 2009 Taylor Hicks Calendar

The 2006 American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks introduced his fans, the Soul Patrol, to the important service Kid One Transport provides for the children and expectant mothers of Alabama. The Soul Patrol gladly took on the cause to support Kid One and helped to create this wonderful calendar.This full color wall calendar opens to a perfectly sized 11" x 14" and is filled with photos of Taylor Hicks while at concerts, events and appearances. Soul Patrol members added their own touches with pictures of Meet and Greets with Taylor as well as Soul Patrol Buddy shots and birthdays to remember and celebrate.Order your calendars now. Quantities are limited and they will sell out fast!The cost is $20.00 per calendar plus a $2.50 shipping and handling fee per order. To order just click on the link and follow the instructions!

http://z11.invisionfree.com/KOPS/index.php

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING KID ONE TRANSPORT!


And please do not forget that by contributing to ANY of these wonderful charities we will be highlighting, you will receive a free copy of the DVD we are putting together for Taylor! If you have not sent in your Christmas greeting for Taylor, you still have time! The deadline is December 1st. Email your pictures, 30 second videos and greetings to : taylors_angels@yahoo.com.


Tags: Taylor Hicks, American Idol, Soul Patrol, Taylor's Angels

Happy Halloween Soul Patrol! No Tricks Here, Just Taylor Hicks Treats!

Happy Halloween ! We thought it would be fun to take a look back at the Ford commercials during American Idol Season 5! Taylor Hicks and the rest of that wonderful bunch did a fantastic job ! A Halloween Treat for all!

Tags: Taylor Hicks, American Idol, Soul Patrol, Taylor's Angels

Taylor's Angels Highlights The Soul Patrol's Spirit of Giving

Help make a holiday DVD for Taylor Hicks!

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, we know that many of you would enjoy sending Taylor a special holiday greeting. Many are even involved in holiday projects to help charitable organizations and others in need on Taylor’s behalf. In this spirit of community, Taylor’s Angels will compile a DVD highlighting the efforts of Taylor’s Soul Patrol and also wishing him a joyous 2008 holiday season. The DVD will be given to Taylor as a keepsake of his fan’s efforts during the year. So let’s all get involved and let Taylor know that we are behind him during this special time of the year!

Please submit video greetings no longer than 30 seconds in length, pictures or any other means to highlight yourself or special projects you have been involved with on Taylor’s behalf to taylors_angels@yahoo.com. If you want text added to any picture, you can simply let us know what you want to say in your email and we will do that for you. We will then take each submission and compile the keepsake DVD for Taylor.

Now, here is the special bonus! We would also like to extend the DVD offer to each of you who makes a donation to your board’s designated charity/charities. After confirmation with the board owners, we will send each member who makes a charitable donation on the board’s behalf a free DVD!

In order to compile the DVD, the deadline for submission of video, picture or other media is December 1, 2008. If you have any questions, please email us at taylors_angels@yahoo.com.

Let’s all join together to show Taylor our support and to wish him a very special holiday!



Written by: DNET



Tags: Taylor Hicks, American Idol, Soul Patrol, Taylor's Angels