Girls Incorporated of Worcester celebrates our signature event of the year - Girls Celebration 2011 to honor teen girl awardees and local community leaders and corporate partners.
The event will feature our special guest speaker, Kathrine V. Switzer, best known as the woman who challenged the all-male tradition of the Boston Marathon in 1967 and became the first women to officially enter and run the event. Her entry created an uproar and worldwide notoriety when a race official tried to forcibly remove her from the competition. Three decades later, the incident continues to capture the public imagination and is, in part, the reason Switzer has dedicated her multi-faceted career to creating opportunities on all fronts for girls and women. Her bib number, 261, has become a symbol to break down barriers.
- Introducing Dear World: Voices of Worcester Girls.
- Proceeds support the 2011 Summer Programs and School Year Scholarship Fund.
- There will be light appetizers and live and silent auctions.
Tickets are $26.10 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Purchase here online or contact Anne Sadick at 508-755-6455 x21 or . All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We estimate the fair market value to be $20 per person. No tickets will be mailed; your reservations will be held at the door.
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