Frankie Lemmon Foundation
Chair: Doyle Parrish Past-Chair: Eliza Kraft Olander Vice-Chair: Malcolm Thompson Treasurer: Christopher Johnson Secretary: Louis Dickerson	School Chair: Brad Breeding Board of Directors: Laurie Peel Tim Nordgren Bill Johnson Debbie White Debbie Behnke Henk Schuitemaker Linda Cheatham Stephanie Styons

“The Triangle Wine Experience attracts prestigious winery owners and winemakers, and their interest translates as win-win for both consumers and wine related businesses in our community. This world-class event puts the Triangle in good stead with the national and international wine community. Best of all, we're guaranteeing quality education for children with special needs. What an Experience!”

– Eliza Kraft Olander, Event Chair.

In the spring of 1993, a group of friends gathered to celebrate their love of wine and to raise money for the Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center. That small gathering set in motion a tradition that would grow into The Triangle Wine Experience, a non-profit organization that is the school's primary funding source. Each year The Triangle Wine Experience organizes a series of wine auctions, tastings, and other wine-related events, attracting wine enthusiasts from all over the country and the world.

This world-class wine extravaganza combines an appreciation of wine with a worthwhile cause. It features internationally known vintners hosting dinners and tastings – promising something exciting for every person who has an interest in collecting or consuming wines.

At the heart of The Triangle Wine Experience is this organization's commitment to young children with special needs. The Frankie Lemmon School provides therapies and specialized services necessary to assist children who are at risk for or are experiencing developmental delays, visual, auditory, motor and/or language impairments, Down Syndrome, Autism, and/or mental retardation.

This three-day Experience is the Triangle Area's premier charity event, filled with parties of grand style. Sample fine wines, enjoy exquisite dinners, learn more about wines of interest, and bid on rare collections at various events such as:

• Premier Wine Tastings
• Collector and Consumer Seminars
• Winemaker Dinners at Top Triangle Restaurants
• Black-Tie Gala and Auction

Proceeds ensure the availability of individualized, special education and therapies for children, ages 3 to 6, who have disabilities.

You can make a positive contribution in the lives of children with special needs with your support and/or participation in the Triangle Wine Experience and the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. Thank you in advance for your consideration, support and participation.

Download the Triangle Wine Experience Flyer (PDF)