Smile to the World is PROUD to announce to concurrent launch of the banner in both Ireland and The United Nations in New York City on June 12, 2003!

Where:

  • United Nations HQ, 1st Ave. New York and
  • Longford (St. Mel's College)

    Time:

  • 3:30 pm US Eastern time (8:30pm Irish time)

    Event Details:

    The giant 100foot x 18foot (30m x 5.5m) Smile to the World Banner depicts a rainbow of hope for the world. Over 130,000 children from all counties in Ireland North & South contributed to it's creation - each child drawing a happy picture for people in the world who are suffering.

    The opening event follows the launch of the banner in Dublin by John Hume on Sept 5th last and a short breakfast feature on Fox Good Day NY.

    Both simultaneous events will feature strong visuals with participating children, dancers, musicians and celebrities.

    In attendance:

  • In NY, Mrs. Nane Annan (wife of UN General Sec. Kofi Annan),
  • Irish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Richard Ryan and
  • Sir Jeremy and Lady Greenstock (UK ambassador to the UN).
  • Well known Irish-American celebrities and Unicef Ambassadors expected.



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