Press Release: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Ashli Smart
843.468.4710 c
ashli@girls-university.com
LOCAL GIRLS ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES WOMEN THROUGH MUSIC, RECOGNITION, AND FELLOWSHIP DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
“SHINE ON: A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN”
“To empower a woman is to empower her children, her family, and her community. The smartest investment we can make is in women. Women must have the freedom and the possibility to decide who they are.” Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Florence, SC – January 4, 2019- Girls University, the Pee Dee’s only all-girls leadership, and STEM educational organization celebrates women history month. This inaugural event takes place Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at the Florence Little Theatre starting at 7:00 p.m. We invite you to join us for this inaugural event.
March is dedicated to highlighting the contributions of women in history and to empower the next generation of women. Empowerment opportunities are needed here to enrich the lives of women living and working in the Pee Dee.” As a result of this need, Girls University, in association with Whitney Davis Vocal Studio, is hosting “SHINE ON” A Celebration of Women.
SHINE ON celebrates and highlights three successful women through music, recognition, and fellowship creating an experience that encourages women to “shine on” in our community. During the event, there will also be a special presentation from Girls University scholars.
With Shine On: A Celebration of Women, not only are we celebrating the performers and honorees onstage, but we are also celebrating the girls that this event is benefiting. I hope you join us by supporting Shine On: A Celebration of Women and becoming a corporate sponsor of this event,” said Whitney Davis – Shine On Committee Director. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit Girls University, which inspires young girls to recognize their inner strengths and to define their lives on their own terms.
To purchase tickets, visit www.girls-university.com/shineon or stop by our Florence location at 1249 Celebration Blvd, Florence SC 29501. General admission tickets are $20 each and VIP admission tickets are $35. VIP tickets include premium seating and a gift bag with discounts and gifts from local businesses.
About Girls University
Girls University is designed to motivate, inspire and educate girls regardless of race, background and social status about STEM. We look to motivate girls to become the next scientist, engineer, and technologist. For more information on Girls University, please visit www.girls-university.com or contact our Director of Programs and Brand, Ashli Smart, 843.468.4710.
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