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Outward Bound USA to Honor
Patricia Francy of The Muriel F. Siebert Foundation
and Feature Remarks by Canadian Adventurer Kate Harris
at Its October 24 National Benefit Dinner
Outward Bound will highlight 75 years of leadership in
education and
women who are “breaking new trails” at this year’s event
New York, NY,
- This
year’s Outward Bound National Benefit Dinner will focus on
our proud history of educational leadership, along with the
stories of three generations of trail breaking Outward Bound
women. The event will honor Patricia Francy and the Muriel
F. Siebert Foundation, whose philanthropy helps women and
young girls achieve financial independence. Kate Harris, one
of the world’s greatest modern-day explorers, will be the
evening’s keynote speaker. Both women are Outward Bound
alumnae.
The National
Benefit Dinner is Outward Bound USA's most significant
annual fundraiser, raising critical funds to support Outward
Bound’s educational programs. In addition to offering
courses to the general public, Outward Bound operates 11
schools across the country that weave the threads of
character, leadership and service into the fabric of local
communities.
“I’m delighted
to be counted among Outward Bound’s Trail Breakers,”
said Ms. Francy. “I look forward to celebrating our shared
commitment to forging new paths for girls and young women
through exploration of the natural world.”
“Adventure-based learning made me the person I am today,”
said Ms. Harris. “But I am not alone. Throughout this event,
we will learn how Outward Bound’s approach has changed the
lives of students of many different ages and
circumstances.”
“This National
Benefit Dinner will provide a wonderful opportunity to learn
about Outward Bound’s past leadership in education and to
chart the course of our future work. I invite all of our
supporters to come together and help the next generation of
young students break new trails,” said Peter Steinhauser,
Executive Director of Outward Bound USA.
EVENT DETAILS
The Outward
Bound National Benefit Dinner
Breaking New
Trails: 75 Years of Leadership in Education
Honoring
Patricia Francy, Chairman and President, The Muriel F.
Siebert Foundation
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
6:30 p.m.
espace
635 42nd Street in Manhattan
The evening
will include cocktails, a silent auction, seated dinner and
inspiring speakers.
For more
information, visit outwardbound.org/give-back/events/nationaldinner.
About Outward
Bound USA
Outward Bound,
founded in 1941 by educator Kurt Hahn, is a nonprofit
educational organization serving people of all ages and
backgrounds through challenging learning expeditions focused
on character development, leadership, and service. As the
pioneer and leading provider of experiential and outdoor
education in the United States, Outward Bound offers over
1,000 courses throughout the year across the country.
Outward Bound serves 40,000 students annually and has a
nationwide community of more than 1 million supporters and
alumni. |