'Inspired' Speaker Launches National Tour to Help Children and Inspire Others

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ATLANTA, April 10 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO: Nationally acclaimed speaker and Inspirational Speaker Dr. Ellie
Drake is now on her "Inspired You Inc. 2008 National Tour" with the
first stop in New Orleans to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. Dr.
Drake has already attracted substantial media attention when she raised
more than $100,000 in less than 24 hours to help repair the homes of 10
New Orleans families. Ellie works to inspire audiences as she talks about
her American Dream that brought her to this country from Iran. When she
arrived in the U.S., she spoke very little English and had very little
money. Now, Ellie Drake inspires thousands of people who want to "Thrive
and Keep Their American Dream Alive."

WHAT: Two specially designed tour buses left with a team of volunteers to
work in New Orleans and present St. Bernard Project with a check for
$100,000 to assist them with their project. In addition to that, during
the tour, Dr. Drake, who has become an official sponsor of the Boys and
Girls Clubs, will speak to local Boys and Girls Clubs to whom she will
donate a minimum of $100,000 by December 2008. She will also continue to
raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs through an online auction. Dr.
Drake has shared the stage with Mark Victor Hanson, author of "Chicken
Soup for the Soul" and Les Brown, author of "Live Your Dreams."

WHEN: Friday, April 11th 9 am

WHERE: St. Bernard Project, 8324 Parc Place, Chalmette, LA. 504-277-6831.

WHY: Dr. Drake will inspire young people and adults both in person and on
line about how to live a more prosperous and purposeful life. She is also
reaching out to each community to help raise money for important causes.

MEDIA INSTRUCTIONS: Media representatives are asked to arrive at the
office at 8:30 am and the check presentation will be made at 9 am.

SOURCE BraveHeart Foundation

sid@breakthrough-atl.com, +1-770-460-7647, for BraveHeart Foundation