The 2007 Hats for Hope auction was held inside a beautifully decorated Frazier Hall at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY on Thursday, April 5. Over 400 patrons enjoyed shopping the incredible variety of Derby hats and merchandise packages. Many brand new, designer hats were sold, along with many new and gently worn hats and other valuable items. Below are some of the items and donors that helped the 2007 auction be the most successful one yet with a net of $39,000.

Lloyd's Florist has been a loyal donor to Hats for Hope since 2004, designing and donating hats each year. This year, the American Institute for Floral Design, Southern Conference, was hosted by Lloyd's at the Louisville Downtown Marriott on March 9-10. A Derby theme was used, and the attendees toured the KY Derby Museum at Churchill Downs on Friday and Glassworks on Saturday. Attendees were asked to design and submit a Derby hat for a competition where three hats would be selected for the People's Choice Awards. There were thirty-six (36) hats submitted and put on display in the Marriott on Saturday. The awards were presented on Saturday evening at dinner and all the hats were then donated to Hats for Hope for auction. Michael Gaddie at Lloyd's Florist was then presented the very first Hats for Hope Hero Award. The most voted for hats were as follows:

Robert DeBellis - This hat is most suitable as a wall or door decoration. It is a beautiful pink hat of paper mache and decoupage; everything including the flowers and stems are constructed from racing forms. Outstanding!

Patricia Limber - Large hat with red embroidered fabric with huge red roses tipped in black; black netting with beautiful black hat pin. Screams Derby!

Tim Lawing - Black Betmar (NY) hat with copper band, gold hyacinths with copper centers & pheasant & ostrich feathers. Breathtaking!

Lloyd's Florist (www.lloydsflorist.net) is also providing table arrangements for the actual event on April 5th. Thanks Michael!

Straw hat completely covered with yellow, orange, rust, & pink flowers designed by Claire Jones.

Light pink organza hat with large black flowers and tulle donated by Robin Stang.

C.K. Nobles LLC is a local millinery design company owned by Sheila Nobles & Kevin Swansey who have been the local designers chosen by the KY Derby Museum for the last five years and will be highlighted there again this year. C.K. Nobles LLC will be one of several local millinery designers featured in the official 2007 Kentucky Derby Souvenir Magazine. Their 2006 season designs appeared in Todays Woman Magazine. They were also highlighted at the 2005 & 2006 Phillies Fashion Shows in Louisville. Contact Sheila Nobles at 502-797-0003 for more information. C.K. Nobles LLC has donated to Hats for Hope each year, and Sheila is personally involved again this year.

"Photo Shoot", the official HFH Derby Hat. They will part the walk ways at Churchill Downs and ask for a photo of the lady in the pink & black hat. Play Hollywood and make up a name. You will be on the cover of the magazine.

"Lemonade on the Veranda". This large brimmed ribbon hat is stunning & elegant with its light pink sash & lovely multi-color hyacinths. The feathers add just the right touch. You will be asked to stay & have another glass.

"Safari in May" Everyone will be hunting for the lady in the straw hat with the wild animal print band and the tropical flowers & black feathers.

Enjoy "A Day at the Races" in your own private Jockey Club Suite during Churchill Downs Spring Meet 2007 (excludes Derby Week). Jockey Club Suite donated by RJ Corman. Food and Beverage Package for up to 24 people donated by Levy Restaurants.

"Darlene"; Black & ivory molded straw hat with same band & bow & ivory brim with ivory & black feathers & trim.

"Abigail"; Red molded straw hat with same color band & embellishments.

Two of the six (6) hats donated by Jennifer Aubrey at
Hat Hoopla
6812 West Rose Garden Lane
Glendale, AZ 85308
www.hathoopla.com.

Black hat with black and lime ribbon band, large lime flower and feathers on side, large hat pin, by Suzanne V. Stormes

Yellow large brim hat with large bow, rhinestones and sequin/beaded band around crown; donated by KaKyCo.

Natural color small brim hat with brown and animal print band and bow; donated by KaKyCo.

Natural and coffee color small brim hat with coffee color band and brown and yellow flower; donated by KaKyCo. This is the third year that KaKyCo has made a very generous donation to Hats for Hope. More information about KaKyCo can be found at www.kakyco.com.

An awesome vacation spot just one mile from Disney World. Spend June 24-July 1, 2007 at the Westgate Vacation Villas in Kissimmee, FL in a 2 bedroom loft which can accommodate ten (10) guests. Graciously donated along with a bunch of baskets by Karen Hall; Anchorage, KY.

"Eye Candy" is a gorgeous coral color hat donated by Angie Schultz, hat designer and owner of Attitudes by Angie. Angie supports Hats for Hope each year and is usually the first to commit. In 2005, Angie appeared in Paramount Pictures' Elizabethtown starring Susan Sarandon, Kirsten Dunst and Orlando Bloom. She is a Kentucky native and lived in Elizabethtown as a child.

Angie creates her hats with the hopes that they will allow women to establish their own "self-confident" and "fearless" attitude. This is the same attitude required for victims and their families and friends in order to fight breast cancer. VISIT: www.attitudesbyangie.com or EMAIL: attitudesbyangie@aol.com.

Hand blocked stitched yellow straw hat with wavy brim and hand sown sequin flowers, created by Amy Stirk of Stah Millinery.

Large fuchsia burlap hat with light and dark pink and green flowers and ribbon. Designed by Roiann Ridley of MacKenzie's; Bowling Green, KY. Donated by Beth Bradford.

Navy blue Kokin (NY) straw hat with wide navy pleated satin band and bow donated by Lisa Davenport.

"Looking Good" hat and purse donated by Patty Jensen, Hattitudes by Sisters

Soft cream toyo straw with sheer organza ribbon in blue, large rayon flower and cross stitch edge in blue quilting thread, hand sewn. Created by Marjorie Marshall, of Marjarie Marshall Design.

Tan straw hat designed with aqua, yellow, blue, orange, red, & purple feathers with large orange gerber daisyd; designed and donated by Julie Jones.

This hat is made of a stripe taffeta with a silk flower and black tulle tubing. The edge is trimmed with sheer black organza to compliment the tylle tubing. Maria Curcic has been making hats under her label Le Chapeau Rouge for over 15 years, and this is her second year to contribute to Hats for Hope. Her hats have been seen on television and many publications across the world. Her work has flare and all hats are made with attention to detail. Many hats are one of a kind or in limited edition. Her hats and other works can be viewed at www.divamoi.com.

Nanz and Kraft: Orange hat with small green flowers, hand painted dots with green shiny centers, pink feathers around brim. Created by Eddie Kraft and Brenda Timperman, Nanz & Kraft.

Donated by JAX HATZ (www.jaxhatz.com); Handmade in San Francisco by Jax Ryan, toyo/poly sewn band, french braid, silk fabric, peacock eyes and swords. Shapeable brim - wear up or down. Made especially for Hats for Hope

Arbonne International Swiss Formulated Skin Products - Donna Rosenberg, a local Arbonne representative has very graciously donated 2 baskets. One contains about $250 of "BefoRE Sun" products, get anti-aging "under control' before the damage is done. The second basket valued at $500 contains NutriMin C RE9 - The revolution in Anti-Aging Skin Care.

White hat with fuchsia flowers and band designed by Gloria Walker and Carol Huddleston.

Lime green Betmar (NY) hat embellished with lime feather accented with lime ribbon & ivory colored lilly; designed by Doug Vicars and donated by Susan Allen.

Cathy Zion, Owner, Today's Woman Magazine, donated this beautiful lavender hat which was designed by The Honey Vine Hats, www.honeyvine.com. Cathy and her staff continue to bring exposure to Hats for Hope which ultimately brings more and more success to our efforts. Thank you Cathy! Look for the April issue of Today's Woman Magazine for more information on our event and VISIT: www.iamtodayswoman.com.

Straw hat smothered in pink and green hydrangeas, bright pink oversized flower, and pink and white polka dot bow. Created and donated by Julie Jones.

Large black straw hat with black tulle band, ribbon, & feathers with large light pink flower designed by Honey Vine Hats.

Gray Gabriel Amar for Frank Olive accordion pleated hat with yellow tulle, bows, and flowers; donated by Lisa Davenport.

Lady's 14K yellow gold carved moonstone ring with two (2) round amethyst stones on either side; Size 5 1/2; donated by Jim Jackson, Owner, Aesthetics In Jewelry, a loyal donor who supports HFH each year.

Black Deborah Designs straw hat with narrow same fabric black band and bows; donated by Sherrill Ogden; Canton, GA.

Peach hat with same color large lillies; designed by Gloria Walker; UFPC volunteer.

"Paula" - red hat with wine ribbon and large flower, lime green and wine flowers, feathers and beads. Created by Tammy Wingo and Pamela Schneider of Moxie.

Wide brimmed cream coloured picture hat made of airy sinamay and trimmed with hand made calla lillies of silk organza and Swarovski crystals. Silk organza flows over the almost invisible edge of the brim. This hat would be perfect for a wedding or for meeting the Queen (rumour has it she's coming to the Kentucky Derby this year). Donated by Ruth Mills. www.ruthmills.com

Light green mesh straw hat with same fabric wide band and tied bow; donated by UFPC team members.

Straw hat concealed in small black and white flowers, large red flowers, and black and white polka dot bow. Created and donated by Julie Jones.

Pink molded straw hat with same band and bow.

Donated by Margo Nickel Millinery; Pale blue moire cloche with butterflies.

Black hat with black & white stripe band, large white and green peonies and black feathers; donated by Julie Brown of Enon, Ohio.

An anonymous donor has donated a Limited edition, authentic adult Nascar collectible autographed by Jeff Gordon #24. DuPont/Nicorette, 2006 Monte Carlo; total production of 7,512.

Lilac bucket style hat with orchids, and lilac, pink, & black feathers donated by Renee Murphy.

Cream and silver cloche donated by BJ's Consignments.

Black hat with sheer mesh brim and large white flowers designed by Gloria Walker and Carol Huddleston.

Light pink University of Louisville ball cap donated by Gloria Walker.

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A huge thanks to Golden State Foods - the major donor of food and beverages again this year!

Golden State Foods is one of the world’s largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant industry. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the $2.4 billion company is value based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service. With approximately 2,500 employees worldwide, its core businesses include: processing and distribution of sauces, dressings, syrups, meats, prepared foods, and other services. The company also runs a national nonprofit organization, the GSF Foundation for kids.