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Over 125 women gathered on April 19th to raise over $8,000 for the
inaugural Girls' Night
Out Little Black Dress Celebration of Women's
Education.
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Edison State Community College
Little
Black Dress Event Raises over $8,000 for Scholarships
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College held a
successful inaugural Girls’ Night Out Little Black Dress Celebration of
Women’s Education, raising over $8,000 to support women’s scholarships.
Over 125 women were in attendance to support the event on April 19 at
Edison State’s Piqua Campus. “This was the first year for this event,
and we could not be more pleased with both the attendance and the
generosity of the attendees,” said Edison State President Dr. Doreen
Larson.
“This event raised over $8,000 for scholarships for women to attend
Edison State, far exceeding our goal of $5,000. These funds will make
the difference in the lives of women who have great potential but face
immediate financial barriers to higher education.”
Women of all ages and occupations were in attendance to show their
support. “Many of the women in attendance were alumni of Edison State,
and this was an opportunity for them to pay it forward and encourage
other women to pursue their dreams.”
Upon arrival, guests were greeted by local celebrity men who also
served the evening’s hors d’ oeuvres and dinner. Throughout the
evening, attendees had the opportunity to raise additional funds by
tipping the wait staff to sing, dance, and perform other unique
talents. A cork pull was also held, giving the women an opportunity to
take home a premier bottle of wine.
“I am so grateful to the men who volunteered as servers for this event
as well as all of the donors,” added Dr. Larson. “The men stepped up
and showed their support for women’s education by giving their time and
various talents.”
The event was made possible by sponsors including Harris Jeweler;
Edison State Community College; Dr. Doreen Larson; Benny Scott; Unity
National Bank; Favorite Insurance Agency and Hamler-Gingrich Insurance
Agency; Winans Chocolates and Coffees; Horan; Hobart Service; Montage
Café and Catering; Mary Kay Consultant Kat Thomas; Mary Kay Consultant
Kim Kiehl; Wayne Healthcare; and Premier Health-Upper Valley Medical
Center.
Next year’s Little Black Dress event will be held on April 18, 2018,
with registration opening after January 1 at www.edisonohio.edu/LBD.
The Edison Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.
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