2nd Annual Teal Gala Sheds Light on Sexual Assault
April 19, 2010,
In a beautifully room filled with teal covered tables and dramatic black ostrich feather and crystal centerpieces (CFDfloral.com), concerned citizens and leaders gathered at the National Civil Rights Museum, Saturday, April 18th, to recognize the life altering act of sexual assault and those who have been touched by it.
High Calling for Women, Inc. hosts the Teal Gala fundraiser each year in conjunction with National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event included dinner courtesy of L’Ecole Culinaire, live music, a clip of a documentary by the organization, and a live auction that included items from Mednikow, Disney, Kroger, Oak Hall, Natural Body Spa and many more.
“Hearing founder, Christy Poindexter , speak about her own experience as a survivor of sexual molestation was inspiring. It gave me the courage to face my own past with hope of a brighter tomorrow. She literally give me chills but in a good way. That’s a powerful speaker.”
Other community leaders were on hand to lend their voice to the cause. Shelby County Sheriff candidate, Reginald French, shared his support as well as the office of Mayor Joe Ford, and Congressman Stephen Cohen who provided a proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Tennessee.
High Calling for Women, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault. The organization hosts community forums and events around the city to provide the community opportunities to learn the facts and ways to help prevent sexual abuse.
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