Great Faith in a Young Woman Brings the World Together to Dance at CLOVER

Great Faith in a Young Woman Brings the World Together to Dance at CLOVER

Christian Dance Music Festival Launch Inspired by the Life + Faith of Katie Heintz

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The CLOVER Festival, America's first major Christian Dance music festival and the largest event of its kind, is calling the world to come together through a global dance party with a greater purpose. This greater purpose is perfectly and beautifully illustrated in the all too brief but shining life of a 16 year-old girl from St. Francis Catholic High School in Traverse City, Michigan: Katie Heintz.

Sharing the story of this extraordinary teenager and the value she holds for her family, friends, community, and now world-at-large is quite difficult. Katie's spirit of love and committed Christian life, combined with her exceptional strength of character and sparkling nature have proven to be incredibly powerful forces. She truly ignited the faith of those she directly touched while here on earth through her bravery in the face of aggressive Leukemia, her encouragement and inspiration of those around her as she herself fought to live to the fullest, as well as the gentle, positive, purposeful energy which she brought to the process of moving from this world to the next. Now, her same cheerful disposition and joyous faith in Christ will be felt by the thousands of people that will move to the groove she inspired, this August 25th, 26th and 27th at CLOVER.

The process leading up to the launch of what will be one of the most powerfully positive gatherings held world-wide are remarkable and inspiring. Through a chain of incredible events, Festival Producer Carol Marvin shared the vision of a major music festival, one which would solely feature faith and life inspiring electronic dance music to inspire young people (a favorite component of Marvin's past globally acclaimed electronic music event, the DEMF), with Pat Doyle, President of G. Patrick Doyle and Associates. He immediately thought of honoring Katie Heintz, the young woman with great faith, and the outpouring of love and concern that he saw given for Katie. He immediately called Pat Heintz, Katie's Dad, to express the possibility of CLOVER and its great potential. Mr. Heintz enthusiastically approved the concept, and it was presented to the Grand Traverse Educational Foundation for consideration, which is now the Presenter of CLOVER. On the drive up north, Doyle and Marvin had settled on the weekend before Labor Day weekend as the ideal time for the festival. By an unbelievable coincidence, this time was the very first anniversary of Katie's passing. One simply cannot overlook the divine connection responsible for this inspirational new festival.

CLOVER stands for Christ's LOVE Restores, Respects and Rejoices. The clover s a long-standing symbol of Christianity due to its three distinct leaves representing the Trinity: The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Of further significance, a clover plant itself offers a wonderful analogy of Christ's power and His work through one Christian: If you plant one clover in a meadow, over time the entire meadow will become clover. If you plant one Christ- living person in any life situation the events will change for the best simply by the presence and example of that special person. The CLOVER Festival joyfully celebrates the incredible personal potential we each possess to help God create the world around us. Katie Heintz is the perfect example and inspiration for CLOVER. Keep Believing Katie-Style.

Source: CLOVER Festival

CONTACT: Telo Dunne of DEMF LLC, +1-313-831-3500,
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