Delray Beach, FL – 6/5/24 Open Hearts for Orphans hosted a pre-screening of the new film Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot on June 2 to raise awareness about the needs of children in the foster care system.
Inspired by the powerful true story, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot follows Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural Texas church to embrace children in the foster care system who needed adoptive families, proving that steady, determined love can transform the lives of vulnerable children.
“This film sends a powerful message about the impact one community can make in the lives of vulnerable children,” said Lisa Murphy, Founder & CEO. “We’re honored to be a Movement Partner with Angel Studios to share this moving story with our community.”
Following the screening, Murphy shared specific opportunities to get involved along with a brief Q&A session featuring representatives from Children’s Home Society, who stated that there are roughly 150 children in Palm Beach County whose parental rights have been terminated and are waiting for adoption. “While the total number of children impacted by the foster care crisis in our country is staggering, understanding the local numbers helps our community rally around the kids living right here,” said Lisa Murphy. “Each and every one of us can do something to help them thrive.” The pre-screening took place at 6:30 p.m. on June 2 at The Movies of Delray. Tickets and show times are available online: www.angel.com/openheartsfororphans. When purchased through this link, Open Hearts for Orphans receives a portion of the proceeds. Pay it forward tickets and flexible booking are options. Theaters are offering a special showing time on June 19, and the movie officially premieres on July 4.
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Open Hearts for Orphans provides resources for abandoned and at-risk children in the U.S. and abroad through medical intervention, meeting basic needs, and adoption assistance. Jim and Lisa Murphy founded OHFO in 2016, six years after losing their 2-year-old son Daniel, adopted from China, to congenital heart disease. Lisa shared their son’s life story in a memoir “With an Open Heart.” The Murphys returned to China three more times to bring children into their home. In 2016 they were given signs for a new chapter to begin and founded Open Hearts for Orphans.
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For more details about Open Hearts for Orphans, visit openheartsfororphans.org. For more information about the film, visit https://www.angel.com/press/sound-of-hope-the-story-of-possum-trot.
Contact:
Lisa Murphy
Lisa.murphy@openheartsfororphans.org
561.827.2222