Pamela Weeks, a native of Cedartown,
Georgia, began her entertainment career writing and singing country music.
After a series of appearances at children’s hospitals and other charity events,
she founded U-R Special, a philanthropic
foundation to promote self-esteem, drug-free and anti-violence messages to
school children. The organization also fosters goodwill to the residents of
nursing homes, mental health patients, as well as children’s hospitals. Her
Cool is Me - I’m Drug Free program is targeted
at kindergarten and elementary school students.
At the tender age of two, Pamela sang gospel music in North Georgia
churches. Having received formal vocal training at Shorter College, she now
uses her gospel talent to blend country music with a message of hope. This
energetic performer hosted her own show in Atlanta on cable TV for seven years.
The American Adventures-sponsored show, called The Pam
& Buffy™ Show, featured her partner, a drug-free, shaggy,
flop-eared sheepdog known as Buffy™, and their
backup singers The Buffettes, ages 2-10.
Recently she is putting her hosting talents to work on a new Public Service TV
show called Kids Talk. Hosted and Produced by
Pam the show tackles issues that effect children and families today. Kids Talk
airs on Sunday morning at 6:30 on PAX.
Pamela, a vocalist, recording artist and professional entertainer has
appeared on stage, radio and television. She has also been a feature attraction
at the American Adventures theme park,
Nashville’s Opryland Hotel, and Georgia's Stone Mountain. Pamela has released an
audiocassette entitled Let’s Boogie
which includes many original songs written by her. She has recently signed a
distribution deal with NIMCO, Inc. to distribute her audios and videos
nationwide.
U-R SPECIAL: PAM WEEKS, CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER
ATLANTA (July 1, 1995) -- A Cedartown, Georgia native, Pam Weeks teaches
children they can be anything they want to be and “we love them,” confirms the
bubbly blonde children’s entertainer.
The founder of U-R Special, a philanthropic foundation to promote
self-esteem, drug-free and anti-violent messages to school children, Weeks
inspires young people with her talent and message. “This works because what I
do comes from the heart,” says Ms. Weeks, “and the kids know it.” U-R Special
also fosters goodwill to the residents of nursing homes, mental health patients
and children’s hospitals.
At the age of Two, Pam sang gospel music in North Georgia churches. Her love
of music led her to a career as a country and western singer and songwriter. As
a professional performer, Weeks used her formal vocal training to secure
appearances on stage, radio and television, including the Grand Old Opry and
Nashville’s Opryland Hotel. However, Weeks’ voice and love of children turned
her career in a new direction.
What makes this effervescent and energetic children’s entertainer tick?
“I want to reach as many people as I can,” comments Weeks. Her commitment to
helping others reflects a tireless spirit and sincere belief in the
effectiveness of what she is doing. “I love what I do,” exclaims the lively
performer.
Pam hosted her own television show in Atlanta for seven years, and also
performs regularly at American Adventures Children’s Theme Park.
“There’s so much more to be done,” reveals Weeks. A workaholic, Weeks, has
released an audio cassette, Let’s Boogie and is currently at work on a video,
storybook and coloring book.
Her immediate goal is to attract a sponsor or sponsors who will help her take
her message to an even wider audience.