Fun Events ~ Get Out and Show Your Support

Striving for More is very fortunate to be supported by two wonderful groups who are putting on events to benefit our organization. Get out and support one or both of them if you can!

 

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Raleigh Mom Prom - Saturday 7/23

This Saturday, Southern Momentum is hosting the first Raleigh Mom Prom. The event will benefit two organizations. Half of the proceeds will benefit Bridges & Beyond, a Wake Forest special needs preschool. The other half of the proceeds will be benefit Striving for More in the form a directed gift to be put specifically towards the Beads of Courage Sibling Program at North Carolina Children's Hospital. I was blessed to be able to speak to Rebekah Anderson who is the mother of Liviya, a kindergartner who has Severe Aplastic Anemia and is treated at North Carolina Children's Hopsital.

Although Aplastic Anemia is not cancer, it is very serious and can even be terminal and it is one of the diseases that is treated in the Pediatric Hematology Oncology clinic and therefore also benefits from the programs that Striving for More funds at UNC and Duke. I got chills when Rebekah told me that the Liviya's Beads of Courage "brought light to many dark days". We already had it in our sights to fund the sibling program so we are really excited that this event will help jumpstart that funding. The donation is being made in Liviya's honor because her and her family were so moved by how the Beads of Courage helped them during their journey.

A Mom Prom sounds like such a fun event. If I was going to be in town, you know I would be there on the dance floor having a blast! Tickets can be purchased at the event. But pop out to their facebook page and let them know you are going so they can be prepared (if you aren't on FB, don't worry... show up anyway!). Mom Prom Facebook Page. The event is being held on Saturday Night, July 23rd from 8pm until  midnight at Bedford at Falls River Clubhouse in N. Raleigh. Prizes will be given out for the tackiest prom gown!

 

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Duke Volunteer Talent Show - Tuesday 7/26

I am truly humbled that The Duke Youth Volunteers selected Striving for More to be the beneficiary of their talent show this year. From what I understand, they put on quite a show. It is held in Reynolds Theater. The event includes a agreat talent show put on by the teens who have been volunteering at Duke Hospital this summer. They also provide appetizers, drinks, and desserts from seven different cultures! Ticket prices are only $8 in advance and $10 at the door. That is quite the bargin! You can purchase tickets through the Duke Ticket Center.

In addition to the show, they will have raffles and a silent auction. Some of the silent auction items have been posted online and you can begin bidding on them now. Check it out here.

This event is a great evening for the entire family. Consider this. You can't even take the entire family to the movies for $8 per person and get entertainment, food and beverages. And proceeds benefit Striving for More so you get the feel good factor as well! Plan to attend this wonderful event on Tuesday, July 26th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center. 2011 Duke Volunteer Talent Show Facebook Page