Family Nurturing Center staff members
Family Nurturing Center hosted more than 300 supporters at the 2017 Blue Ribbon Bash at Jack Casino.
Proceeds from the Bash, which raised more than $50,000, will help support the center’s mission of child abuse treatment, prevention and education services. The blue ribbon is the international symbol for child abuse prevention.
Board member Tasha Turner of The Kroger Co. served as event chair, and she also spoke of her own experience with childhood abuse and her resiliency to be a survivor.
“It takes great courage to speak in front of people, but particularly to share such a personal and painful story,” said Jane Herms, the center’s executive director. “Yes, it raised awareness of the issue of child abuse, the prevalence, the impact and the resources available. And yes, it raised funds to support our range of child abuse prevention, education and prevention programs. But most important, it carried a message that someone in the audience needed to hear.”
BB&T Bank was presenting sponsor.
Local 12’s Bob Herzog entertained the crowd with his enthusiasm and, of course, dance lessons. His support went over the top when he auctioned off his own retro-style blue denim jacket.
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- Eboni Boyd; Tasha Turner, Family Nurturing Center board member and event chair; Sonya Wallace; and board members Vashali Datta and Jamahal Boyd
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- Jeremy and Shelly Whalen, guests of sponsor Prestige AV & Creative Services
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- Virginia Copley, vice president and Private Advisor Team director at presenting sponsor BB&T, with husband Jack Copley
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- Emcee Bob Herzog of Local 12 auctions his favorite retro blue denim jacket.
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