Challenge From The HeartStatus: In Development Genre: True Life Drama
Photos from the May 20, 2006 Golf Tournament
UPDATE Golden Horse Productions is giving everyone who ever wanted to see their name in a movie that chance now. For a $100 donation, your name will appear in a special "Angel Credit" at the end of this film. Please write clearly the name you would like to appear in the credits. Please make checks payble to Golden Horse Productions and send your donations to: Golden Horse Productions 1810 Briarcreek Lane Middletown, PA 17057-2975 Please note in the memo line "Angel Credit". Golden Horse Productions needs your help in raising the funds so we can share this inspiration story wtih the world. This is a non-profit film and we thank you for your support. About the Story"Once upon a time." We can all finish that sentence one way or another. It may be a good memory, or it may be a memory that we would rather forget. Nonetheless, memories of the past are something we can never erase. We may be proud of our past accomplishments, or wish we would have done things differently. The good news is that the future is within everyone's grasp! Your thoughts today determine your tomorrow, a chance for a new beginning.
"Challenge From The Heart" The Donna Marie Garze Story, is a non-fictional, inspirational film about the trials and tribulations of a young woman who experiences more pain and suffering in a single year then most people contend with in a lifetime.
She has an extremely difficult time adjusting to her "new body", and eventually turns to alcohol and drugs to ease the pain. All the while, her life is crumbling right before her eyes. Not only is her husband having an affair with her best friend, but she begins to alleviate herself from family and friends with thoughts turning towards suicide. Donna Marie begins to feel so depressed and hopeless that she observes two paranormal occurences that her priest affirms was Jesus coming to her. This reaffirms her belief in religion. Most people tend to think that everything happens in life for a purpose. Perhaps Donna Marie's purpose was to first find a hidden talent... golf. This eventually leads to golfing lessons, then tournaments; thus building back her self-confidence and savoring each morning as a new beginning. This provides Donna Marie with the opportunity to make a permanent impression on people with her "never say never" attitude and refusal to accept the word "no" into her vocabulary. Happily, Donna Marie today continues her journey to the top. Currently ranked one of the top amputee golfers in the world, she has appeared in numerous newspapers and national magazines. She has used her good fortune and new lease on life to inspired others in her situation to do the same. Donna Marie travels the country giving inspiration speeches, hoping to reach those who are in their darkest time, like she herself was so many years ago. In a world filled with violence, greed, and hatred, Donna Marie is a true role-model. Not only has she succeeded completely turning around her life, but she has a certain spark in her eye that showcases her zest for life and undying excitement for the simple pleasure of living. About the ProductionThe script for "Challenge From The Heart" was written by Donna Marie Garze, Gayle Voytush and Judy Martini. For almost ten years, they pitched their story to many individuals and networks. After many rejections, their hope of sharing Donna Marie's story in hopes of inspiring those who had similar harships had deminished. However, sfter Judy worked with Sherry Teleky Waple for the second time on the set of "Obsession", Martini pitched the story to Waple, who was intrigued. After reading the script, Waple was on board. However, with no financing in place, the script would have to be cut down to a short so as to give two options if funding could not be found. Waple and Martini acquired the talented writing skills of Stanley Jacobs to pen the short and within a week, there was now a feature and short to work with. A preliminary budget has been drawn up for both scripts and financial backing is being sought. This is truly an amazing story that really needs to be told in it's entirety and the best way to do that is by producing a feature. At this time, GHP has recently sent the script to Nancy McKeon to see her interest in playing the role of Donna Marie. Many of you may know Nancy as "Jo" from The Facts of Life." GHP has recently secured the acting talents of Tony Becker (Tour of Duty/Waltons) for the role of Sam; Terence Knox (Tour of Duty/Children of the Corn II) for the role of Lou; and David Birney (St. Elsewhere) for the role of Father Kreski. GHP is still awaiting word regarding Nancy McKeon. On May 20, 2006 Golden Horse Productions attended the Spirit of Hope golf tournament to see Donna Marie's achievements first hand. There were 106 golfers in attendance, many of which were amputees. World reknown Australian amputee golfer Graham Cox was in attendance to show his support for this worthy cause. It was amazing to see so many individuals striving together to raise funds for the Spirit of Hope Foundation which was formed by Donna Marie in hopes of helping others. By being at this tournament, it motivated Producer Waple even more to bring this project to frutation. Waple addressed those in attendance: "This is a very inspiration story that would be beneficial to everyone no matter what their place in life. It is a story of hope, courage and determination. These are all things that everyone needs at some point in their life and that is why we want to share Donna Marie's story with the world. By getting her story on film, you are no only fulling her life's dream, you could be saving a life that may be at that darkest house as Donna Marie was so many year ago. To me, there is no greater gift." And Waple is right, there is no greater gift then helping those in need. If you would like to contribute to the funding of this film, please contact Waple at sherry@goldenhorseproductions.com.
CASTTony Becker - Sam Donovan Terence Knox - Lou Garze David Birney - Father Kreski CREWSherry Teleky Waple - director/producer Donna Marie Garze, Gayle Voytush, Judy Martini - Screenwriters (feature) Stan Jacobs - Screenwriter (short) |
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Donna
Marie's life begins as any typical individual; good childhood, marriage
to her high school sweethear, and a good job. However, things
take a terrible change when Donna Marie takes a casual fall at work
and the results will changer her life forever. Forty-plus
operations, and many years of pain, there is only one thing that
can be done... Donna Marie must have her left leg amputated.