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**𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬** is one of the greatest recording artists of all time, and her influence on Fort Lauderdale is legendary. Her iconic song and movie, ‘**𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞**,’ helped transform Fort Lauderdale into a world-famous destination for Spring Break, drawing visitors from across the globe. To honor her enduring legacy, funds are being raised to create a beautiful 9 to 10 foot statue at the very beach she helped make famous. The sculptor, **𝐘𝐚𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐯 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫**, was a close friend of Connie’s and is renowned for his world-class sculptures, making him the perfect artist for this tribute.
This project is more than just a statue—it’s a celebration of Connie’s impact on music, film, and the city of Fort Lauderdale. The funds raised will cover the raw materials and labor required to build the statue, ensuring that the tribute is crafted with the highest quality and care. Additionally, your support will help secure approval from the city without depending on a municipal budget, which may not be available. By contributing, you are helping to create a lasting landmark that will inspire pride in the community and attract visitors for generations to come. Contributors will be the first ones to know about the progress of the statue, and you will be invited to the unveiling ceremony!
You can be an integral part of the Connie Francis enduring legacy by supporting this elegant tribute to one of America’s legendary and most beloved singers. It will be a popular Florida tourist attraction visited by tens of millions of people and of tremendous pride to the city of Fort Lauderdale and Connie’s legion of fans. Be among the first to know about the statue’s progress, unveiling, and its location. Your generosity will help make this dream a reality and you can honor Connie Francis in a way that truly reflects her remarkable contributions. Imagine your contribution (at any level) helping to be an integral part of a celebration of Connie’s legacy for millions of people to enjoy for generations to come! Here is the 𝐆𝐨𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐌𝐞 link: 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐠𝐨𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝.𝐦𝐞/𝟑𝟒𝐛𝟒𝐜𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟕
