2024 Still Standing
Women's Health Empowerment Luncheon
Still Standing, a women’s health empowerment luncheon, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 12, at the Lexington Municipal Conference Center.
The event brings awareness to health and societal issues that negatively affect women. This year’s focus is domestic violence. The keynote speaker will be Naida Rutherford, Richland County Coroner.
The luncheon will also include a panel of mental health professionals. Panelists include:
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The luncheon concludes with the anticipation of the “Shoe Strut” competition, which encourages women to “stand taller, feel stronger, and walk longer.”
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A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit . Secure your ticket today!
Naida Rutherford
Richland County Coroner
Dr. Raynia McGee
Psychiatrist
Rev. Olivia Tate
Minister and Licensed Professional Counselor
Ashley Young
Licensed Professional Counselor
Community Recipient
Girl, Get Up Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to help women and teen girls facing mental health challenges cope with life's problems and emotional upsets.
The programs are designed to be a catalyst that helps women and teen girls overcome anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicide ideation. Learn more about Girl, Get Up positive impact, and join them in creating a culture of hope, healing, and happiness.
SPONSORSHIPS
We hope we can count on you to help sponsor Still Standing. This year, net proceeds from the luncheon benefit Girl, Get Up Society, a non-profit organization that assists women and teen girls facing mental health challenges in coping with life’s problems and emotional upsets.
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Since 2011, our Still Standing luncheon has:
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Impacted more than 400 women in Richland and Lexington Counties;
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Increased awareness of health and societal issues such as Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, and Diabetes; and
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Contributed proceeds to benefit organizations such as the Juvenile Diabetes Association, Leeza’s Care Connection, and Han​ds Up Against Lupus.
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Please consider supporting our efforts this year by becoming a sponsor or committing to a tax-deductible monetary donation by Friday, October 4, 2024.
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Sponsorship Levels
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Stiletto $1,000: brand recognition on our website, display name/logo and verbal recognition, and four (4) tickets to the event
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Cinderella $750: brand signage on our website, display name/logo and verbal recognition, and three (3) tickets to the event
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Gladiator $500: brand recognition on our website, display name/logo and verbal recognition, and two (2) tickets to the event
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Kitten Heel $250: brand recognition on our website and one (1) ticket to the event
Enter the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) Raffle for a chance to win a Michael Kors Pink Medium Tote, a Large Chocolate Telfar Bag, or the Jazz & Art Print. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. The raffle will be held during the luncheon. Entry deadline is Sept. 30.​ Click here!
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