Fundraising Event
Live Your Dash Luncheon
Thursday, May 12th, 11:45am – 1:30pm, The John Marshall Ballrooms
101 N. 5th Street Richmond, VA 23219
Full Circle’s annual luncheon is themed after the poem titled “Live Your Dash.” The inspirational keynote speaker will be John O’Leary*, a childhood burn victim survivor, beacon of hope, and true example of living your dash. The event emcee will be Andrew Freiden, NBC12 Meteorologist. We will also recognize those locally who are making a difference and living their dash with “Live Your Dash” community awards. (Recipients listed on page 2)
*Expected to die, John O’Leary now teaches others how to truly live. In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given a one percent chance to live. John has used his epic story of survival to bring keen insights – and inspiration – into how to live with vibrancy and gratitude. John’s message of hope, resilience and overcoming adversity empowers individuals and teams to passionately live their personal and professional mission. His emotional storytelling and unexpected humor creates an environment for audiences around the world to shift their perspective and change their world. Join us for a day that is promised to be inspiring and life changing.
Richmond, Virginia: Unfortunately, individuals in our community are experiencing grief each and every day. With unexpected and tragic deaths happening in our community and around the world, many individuals have questions about how to cope with such tremendous loss.
About Full Circle:
Full Circle is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to provide grief support and educational resources to people in our community who are grieving the death of a loved one. The Center offers a range of programs, all facilitated by professional mental health clinicians, including Hands on Healing family groups at our Center and outreach groups in local schools and community organizations. Full Circle has similar specialized groups for adults and children who have experienced a suicide or perinatal death.
For more information about the event or Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Allison Schooley @ [email protected].
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Live Your Dash Award Recipients
Live Your Dash awards are presented to a select few in the Richmond area who are truly making a difference in our community and are a shining example of the Live Your Dash motto in action. They are selfless, hard-working, dedicated to their cause, and compassionate towards others. These award winners are using their dash to make sure our Richmond community is a better place to live and work.
Cindy Harris – after the death of her son, Paul, Cindy and her family started the Paul C. Harris Great Bridge High School Scholarship and an endowment in Paul’s memory at the YMCA Camp Silver Beach, which provides financial assistance to campers. Cindy is an ambassador and donor advocate for LifeNet Health and is involved with the Lions Medical Eye Bank, Hampton Roads Council on Donation, and the Donate Life Virginia Council.
Allison Jackson – is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Sex Offender Practitioner. Her clinical practice and research has focused on advancing effective trauma informed treatment practices for persons who experience significant conduct related behavior problems. She is the CEO of Integration Solutions, providing trauma informed care consultation, education, and technical assistance to human service organizations interested in furthering their integration of trauma informed child and family service systems.
Cindy Maynard – after her oldest son, Jake, developed a rare cancer called leiomyosarcoma in 2004, Cindy began Jake’s Reindeer Race and co-founded the Maynard Childhood Cancer Foundation for the purpose of raising money for research related to the prevention, treatment, and ultimate cure of rare childhood cancers. Cindy is a lawyer, works as a Child Medical Advocate throughout the community, and writes a blog on Coping with Serious Illnesses.
Alexander Sims – after he lost his twin brother, Christopher, to suicide at age 14, Alexander wanted to create a program that not only honored his brother’s memory but one that also reflected his personality and the way he treated others. Alexander created Christopher’s Angels, a program that inspires others to participate in monthly “Random Good Deeds and Kindness Day”. A select group of Angels also mentor young students in the subjects of Science, Math, Engineering, and Robotics. Alexander, now age 16, is also an Eagle Scout and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.