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Appalachian Dream is a 501(C-3) non-profit that provides many cultural programs for the community and benefits children who need special care after traumatic experiences like earthquakes, tsunamis and war.

Send A Note & Help The Children In Need!

Pack of Note cards specially designed by Tomoko Gillespie | $20.00 pk.

All proceeds go to the Kids Earth Fund® to assist children suffering from natural and man made disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis and wars around the world.

Note cards may be purchased at these locations in South Boston and Halifax, VA:

Cafe Peroni  ●  Downtown South Boston Office
N. Main Furniture  ●  Distinct Impressions

Southern Plenty  ●  Halifax County Veterinary Center
Peddler's Market  ●  The Prizery

South Boston Museum of Fine Arts
South Boston-Halifax County Visitors Center

Artist: Tomoko Gillespie’s love of painting started when she took a three month class for basic brush painting in 1999. Since the teacher left the community, she was mostly self-taught. Her best teachers are Museum Visits and Art Book studies. She likes to paint people, their pets, animals and flowers from around her daily life. Tomoko’s heartwarming paintings capture people’s hearts worldwide. She uses her art for fundraising to help children who have suffered from natural and man made disasters: earthquakes, tsunamis and wars.