PROMINENT ATHENS SPEAKERS SHARE CHILDHOOD STORIES
More children in Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties are entering foster care each year. They need as much help as possible to navigate the court system and other challenges. The non-profit organization, Children First, assists these children with advocates, and provides their families with parenting and visitation programs. The organization presents its 2nd annual summer fundraiser this July and August.
"Stories from Childhood: From a Tiny Acorn" offers insight from noted Athenians on how their childhood experiences impacted their adult successes.
July 13: Barbara Dooley - motivational speaker and author
July 20: Lee Epting - owner of Epting Events
July 27: Darius Weems - ambassador for Duchenne muscular dystrophy; includes screening of documentary, 'Darius Goes West'
August 3: Joan Prittie - director of Project Safe
August 10: Charlie Upchurch III - president of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
August 17: Victor Wilson - Vice President of Student Affairs, UGA
Trump's Catering will provide refreshments. Former WUGA-FM News Director Mary Kay Mitchell will host. The talks will be held at 3:00 PM in the historic Meeting House on the Athens campus of Piedmont College at 595 Prince Avenue. The suggested donation is $10. For more information, contact Tony Waller, 706-613-1922 x2, tony@children-first.org. Please help us 'Put Children First'!
