Donna (left), Evan (center), Principal, Christina Teisch (right), St. Thomas the Apostle School, W. Hempstead, NY.  Many thanks to grades K-4 and all the staff who made us feel SO welcome! We had a blast!  Special thanks for all the effort and time put into the hall projects.  Buddy Booby was VERY PROUD to be an honored guest (as were we)!  Here's a poem, written by the school's 2nd grade teacher, Chrissy O'Toole, in Buddy's honor.  We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do! We are all beautiful, yes it’s true, even if my eyes are brown and yours are blue. We both have beauty, deep within, that has nothing to do with the look of our skin. I am loving and kind, and willing to share, You are caring and helpful, and never unfair. It is what’s inside of us that helps us to see, The beautiful things that make you and me! -Chrissy O'Toole	Amongst the lights, camera and action - CBS' The Early Show Producer, Scott Fraser (left), gives Donna (right) and Evan (center) direction before their November 3rd interview with Hannah Storm. In the background, a busy camera man checks the microphones.
3/20/09 - Dublin, Ireland -  Evan received a signed football jersey as a gift from the staff at Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin.  He was invited to speak at the hospital's 10th Anniversary Celebration  of its laser center. Pictured: (left to right) Pediatric Dermatologist, Dr. Irvine; Irish Gaelic football player; Evan Ducker; Gaelic football player; Pediatric Dermatologist, Dr. Rosemary Watson; Nurse Edette O'Dea. We were honored and grateful for the hospital's tremendous support and generosity!	Evan (middle) gets the full media "blitz" from CNN's crew--Jason (left) and Rob (right) on 12/12/06. The team was on hand for a two day taping of Evan's story, expected to air some time in February '07. Check back for details or join our mailing list  at info@buddyboobysbirthmark.com
10/28/06 - Vascular Birthmarks Foundation International Conference - Boston, MA -  Donna and Evan sign books for attendees, which included health care professionals and families effected by vascular hemangiomas.	6th grade students from JoAnn Campbell's class at St. Cornelius school in Chadds Ford, PA, took Evan's read-along one giant step further, by performing,  "Buddy Booby's Birthmark" as a play!!! It was presented to their entire school on May 15, 2009; in honor of the VBF's Day of Awareness campaign.
One Canadian School's homage to "Buddy" during their celebration of the "International Buddy Booby's Birthmark Read-Along for Tolerance & Awareness". Special thanks to Lori Cochrane - Parkdale School -Wetaskiwin, Alberta Canada!	From Front Page Feature of Daily Freeman Newspaper 1/30/07 -Evan Ducker (L) receives kudos from Kingston City Mayor James Sottile (R) for being a "hero" and sharing his book. Evan's proud mom (center) looks on.
7/19/06 - BARNES & NOBLE EVENT, KINGSTON, NY -  Donna and Evan appeared for a story hour/signing event. A special thanks to Rich and everyone who attended! 7/15/06 - BORDERS BOOKSTORE EVENT, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY - Donna and Evan appeared for a reading & signing event. Thanks to all attendees for your support!	Evan on April 16, 2007 at Berea Elementary School in Montgomery, NY.  Many thanks to the students for welcoming us. We hope you enjoyed our presentation as much as we enjoyed being there!  Also, a special thanks to Delores O'Brien and the entire staff, who sponsored a "Dress-Down Day" in our honor--raising $230.00 for the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation!
NEW YORK, NY- Pictured are, Evan Ducker (left), Donna Ducker (middle) and Hannah Storm, CBS News' The Early Show anchor (right), at CBS-TV studio, NY. We gave Ms. Storm copies of the many supportive emails we've received from so many of you, all over the world! We wanted her to know how many lives have been touched by her contribution to our story. Thanks to everyone for your generosity, praise of the book, and congratulatory messages. We genuinely appreciate the feedback, more than you can know.	June 1st - Evan visited Erwin Valley Elementary School in Corning, NY. Many thanks to the staff, teachers, students, and PTA for their gracious welcome! We had a blast meeting and speaking to everyone. Evan is ESPECIALLY enjoying the new pet Mr. Chandler gave him as a gift--a Madagascan Hissing Cockroach. Evan has named him "Vader", and both boy and bug are doing well!