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The Power of the Purse
Luncheon is an annual event held each May for
members and guest who are committed to becoming
effective philanthropists through the power of
giving. The event is open to the public and all
proceeds go towards grants awarded annually by
the Women for Women Endowment Fund.
Wednesday, May
5, 2010
Greenville
Convention Center
Women for Women is excited
to announce Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York as
the 2010 Power of the Purse Luncheon Speaker.
Sarah Ferguson was first
introduced to the world when her engagement to
Britain's Prince Andrew was announced in 1986.
Ten years later when her marriage ended, Sarah
showed her comeback spirit. by overcoming
formidable obstacles such as divorce,
near-bankruptcy, hostile press, and more to
succeed as a single working mother and career
woman. You may remember her as the spokesperson
for Weight Watchers International, a position she
held for ten years. She has supported many
causes such as the American Heart Association
and the National Heart and Lung Association.
Today Sarah is the founder of several children?s
charities, a bestselling author of 27 books, and
a reporter and co-producer of documentaries. She
devotes much of her time to promoting wellness
and children's causes. Sarah is the mother of
two daughters, Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary
of York and Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of
York.
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