Vote for Michael Dean!

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We've entered our handsome Michael Dean into a local photo contest - well, it's also a fundraiser for the Levine Children's Hospital - and he needs your votes!

The American Performing Arts Network and Levine Children's Hospital have teamed up to find Charlotte's Most Photogenic Babies of 2010. We told them they need to look no further, that my son is the winner. But, they want us to vote - you know, give the other kids a chance - and raise some money in the process.

Here's the deal: "Voter's Choice" winners will be decided by collections, contributions and donations made to Levine Children's Hospital on behalf of Michael Dean. (Sorry, you CAN'T vote online.) One vote will be made for every $.50 donated. Between Nana and mommy, we've already started collecting donations (aka, votes) and we'd love for you to help. Donations will be collected on June 11 & 12 between 10am and 7pm at Concord Mills in the Food Court. Though, I have to provide all donations in person, so if you'd like to donate/vote please let me know. Either leave a comment below or email me at cbicenhour@hotmail.com.

If you stop by the Mills on these days you'll be able to view these 2 photos of Michael Dean (as well as other contestants) as they'll be on display. There will also be a "Judge's Choice" winner selected by a panel of judges from various talent agencies.

Each winner will compete against winners from 19 other US cities and those winner(s) - I'm not sure if there will be more than one - will receive a 1-year modeling contract. Seriously, it's a long-shot, but my kid could totally win a photo contest and why not raise some money for a great hospital in the process?! And, I did ask (about 12 times) if all monies donated would be going to the hospital and they assured me they would. (Well, I'm sure they'll need to throw the not-so-enthusiastic photographer a few dollars too...)

Thanks and let the voting begin!