Hickory, NC – Women’s Resource Center’s Premier Fundraiser will be held May 2, 2006 at Park Inn in Hickory. The evening’s Featured Speaker will be Lorie Garland. A motivational speaker, Ms. Garland strives to influence and empower women to step beyond their comfort zone both personally and professionally to live life to its fullest. She recently co-authored the book “Your Exceptional Life Begins Now” which will be on hand at the Dinner with proceeds of the sales going back to WRC.

WRC hopes to raise $28,000.00 at this year’s Dinner. Thank you to all our sponsors:

Ruby Level ($2,500): Health and Home Services, Print Focus

Sapphire Level ($1,000): Hickory Metro Higher Education Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center-Women’s Pavilion

Pearl Level ($500): Graystone Ophthalmology, Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, Commscope, People’s Bank, Sophie Magazine and BB & T

Other highlights featured at the Dinner include awarding the winner of the Women’s History Month Essay Contest and the recipient of the Spirit Award.

Women’s Resource Center provides life transition services, enrichment programs and crisis assistance. For information about WRC programs, services or the volunteer program, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website: www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.

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