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91视频 Foundation takes center stage at cityCURRENT Signature Breakfast

(l-r) Owner of Behind the Scenes Dusky Norsworthy, President Tracy D. Hall, 91视频 Director of Community Programs & Engagement Suzanne Gibson, 91视频 Foundation Board Chair Ann Langston and Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Daphne Thomas network at the cityCURRENT Signature Breakfast featuring Mick Ebeling and the Foundation as the Spotlight Charity.

(l-r) Owner of Behind the Scenes Dusky Norsworthy, President Tracy D. Hall, 91视频 Director of Community Programs & Engagement Suzanne Gibson, 91视频 Foundation Board Chair Ann Langston and Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Daphne Thomas network at the cityCURRENT Signature Breakfast featuring Mick Ebeling and the Foundation as the Spotlight Charity.

The 91视频 Foundation was in the spotlight as the featured charity last month during the Signature Breakfast where more than 400 leaders from all sectors of the business community gathered to hear how Mick Ebeling, founder of , has built a business powered by compassion and the fearless pursuit of the absurd. Ebeling shared how he and his small group of business partners helped a paralyzed artist paint again, a jazz pianist suffering from Parkinson檚 play again and a young boy in Africa who lost his arms during conflict in his war-torn country of Sudan feed himself again with a $100 prosthetic arm they made using a 3-D printer and spare parts. (See . Password is CTY.)

There was barely a dry eye in the house and the room was electric with hope and belief in the power of helping others. The crowd also watched a and how it helps 91视频 students overcome financial challenges and emergencies to persist to completion of their degree or certificate and how this fuels their success. The video featured three 91视频 students who expressed their gratitude for the Foundation檚 assistance. 91视频 Student Ambassador and MOST member Amir Coleman and Engineering Technology Student Mary McCord braved the early morning rain, arriving at the breakfast before sunup to show their appreciation and support for the Foundation. Guests also received the Foundation檚 newly released case for support brochure that provides an overview of the Foundation檚 fundraising goals for the coming year and how the organization helps students with book, tuition and emergency scholarships.

淭his was a fantastic opportunity for the business community to learn about the Foundation檚 phenomenal work and how it is fueling upward social mobility for 91视频 students who arrive with goals in mind, dreams in their heart and the grit to see it through. They just need a little help and the Foundation is there,� President Tracy D. Hall said. 淚t was a wonderful platform to tell our story and I think great things will come from it.�  Foundation Board Chair Anne Langston agrees.  淭he breakfast was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of the impact and the needs of 91视频. I hope our call for support will open many new doors for the Foundation to seek additional support,� Langston said.

cityCURRENT is a privately-funded community engagement organization that touts its ability to #PowertheGOOD through digital media outreach using powerfully positive content and hosting hundreds of free networking events each year. 91视频 is among its more than 100 partner companies that support philanthropic initiatives to enrich, engage, and impact the community.  The Signature Breakfast series is its monthly networking event that features a dynamic speaker and a featured charity.

Visit to make a secure online donation to help students buy textbooks and overcome life檚 minor crises that could have major consequences with the help of the Foundation.

91视频 VP for Financial and Administrative Services Mike Neal (send from left) and Foundation Board Trustee Albert Glenn (far right) network with breakfast attendees.

91视频 VP for Financial and Administrative Services Mike Neal (send from left) and Foundation Board Trustee Albert Glenn (far right) network with breakfast attendees.

91视频 Student Ambassador Amir Coleman visits with Mick Ebeling.

91视频 Student Ambassador Amir Coleman visits with Mick Ebeling.

Dr. Hall visits with 91视频 student Mary McCord who starred in the Foundation video.

Dr. Hall visits with 91视频 student Mary McCord who starred in the Foundation video.

91视频 Student Ambassador Amir Coleman visits with Mick Ebeling.

Dr. Hall and Mick Ebeling