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The Purple Event on the River: Two Women, One Passion
By Carla Yvette
Society Editor
The Purple Event on the River, a Fundraiser for Second
Chance, was held Saturday, October 18 at Forrester’s on the
River. Donnetta Carter and Cheryl Leonard pooled their
passion for helping others and their love for bringing
people together in an effort to raise money for Second
Chance, a non-profit agency that offers comprehensive
services to women victimized by prostitution and to girls
who have been victimized by sex trafficking.
Said Carter, “It is my passion to advocate for all
mankind and to make a change in someone life." She adds, “If
I can make a change in one individual’s life, that makes me
happy. God has led me to this task, to utilize my potential
and expertise and skill set along with being resourceful in
the community”.
Guest dressed in purple enjoyed
hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment from C.J. Manning &
Company featuring Marcia Bowen, a silent auction, and a
variety of vendors.
Why Purple?
“Not only is purple both of our favorite color,” said
Leonard, “it’s also the color scheme of Second Chance. But
more importantly purple signifies royalty and we wanted to
instill that sense of royalty for the survivors after the
ordeal they’ve gone through.”
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Donnetta Carter and Cheryl Leonard
Donnetta Carter, Celia Williamson PhD, Professor of Social
Work and Second Chance Program Director Kizzy Williams. |
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Steve Reamy served as emcee for the evening and Program
Director Kizzy Williams and Recovery Support Specialist CDCA
Michelle Moore addressed the crowd.
“It was important to us to take the gifting, influence and
abilities we have and make a difference,” said Leonard. “We
are thankful for Second Chance and the work they are doing
and so proud & honored to be a part of this event and
extremely thankful for friends and sponsors for their
supported and we look forward to doing The Purple Event
again next year.
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