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October 12, 2009
BOSSANOVA SUPPORTS RETURN TO RESPECT'S 10th ANNIVERSARY GALA,
FUNDS DONATED TO SUPPORT FEMALE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
ORLANDO, October 12, 2009 - Return To Respect, an annual
fundraising event providing funds to Central Florida women and
children who have been victimized by violence, celebrated its
10th anniversary on October 10th with an evening of dining,
comedy and fun. The event took place at Universal Studios
Orlando’s Hard Rock Live venue and featured the comedic talents
of Chip Epsten and Greg Proops from the improv comedy show
“Whose Line Is It, Anyway?”
Fifty percent of the profits from the evening went to benefit
Speaking Out About Rape®, Inc (SOAR®), an organization that promotes
awareness, education and prevention programs to empower survivors of
sexual violence. BossaNova’s founder, Andrea Howe, is personally
connected to SOAR®; in 2007 the organization acquired Howe’s
Living Out Loud program, which brings improv comedy workshops to
survivors of sexual violence who are ready to laugh again.
BossaNova supported the Return To Respect gala as a “Friend of Return to Respect”
sponsor level donating $1,000 to the cause. ; In addition to dinner
and a comedy show attended by 300 people, the event had over 300 items
sold during their silent and live auction, raising a grand total of
$30,000.
"SOAR® was honored to be chosen as a beneficiary for this year's gala,”
said Kellie Greene, SOAR®’s founder. “We're excited to be able to grow
Ms. Howe's vision for the Living Out Loud program with the proceeds from the event.
Our goal is to provide six Living Out Loud workshops across the country in 2010.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Andrea Howe and BossaNova for their continued support."
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About Return to Respect Return to Respect
is an event that helps raise funds to provide assistance for victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault. Since 2000, the event has raised nearly $500,000 for women and children who
have experienced violence in their lives.
About SOAR®: SOAR® was founded by Kellie Greene, herself a survivor of rape. Speaking Out
About Rape, Inc.® (SOAR®) runs national awareness, education and prevention programs to empower
survivors of sexual violence and enhance the public's understanding and acceptance of rape victims.
Contact: Speaking Out About Rape®
Tel: 407-898-0693
www.soar99.org
About BossaNova BossaNova Consulting Group, Inc.
teaches smart consultants how to be smart about client
relationships. Used in both global and boutique firms,
BossaNova's learning programs have helped thousands of
consultants around the world apply the art and science
of building trust. The result? More work at better rates
with clients you love.
Contact:
info@bossanovaconsulting.com
Tel: 1-800-946-4395, ext. 2
www.bossanovaconsulting.com
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