Shan Cooper, Lockheed Martin vice president and general manager of the Marietta facility, and Jack Sawyer, president of the Southeastern Region of Wilmington Trust's Wealth Advisory group, are honorary co-chairs of the 32nd annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor's Masked Ball.
The event, benefiting the United Negro College Fund, is planned for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Marriott Marquis.
Click here for a great gallery of photos from a previous Mayor's Masked Ball!
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
The pair "have raised the bar in establishing a goal of $2 million to support our 37 UNCF member colleges and universities, four of which are right here in Atlanta, " said Justine Boyd, UNCF's regional development director. "We are delighted to have two of Atlanta's most respected corporate leaders to join Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed as honorary co-chairs of our annual fundraiser."
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Cooper stressed the event's impact.
"We need leaders and innovators with vision to develop the solutions to tomorrow's challenges and to be the pioneers who will define that future, " she said. "No one disputes the technological innovation and economic development in every part of society comes from a solid educational foundation. The UNCF helps lay that foundation."
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Added Sawyer, "The work of UNCF is essential. No institutions have played a bigger role in preparing generations for economic, social and civil advancement than historically black colleges and universities. Wilmington Trust knows how important UNCF is to our communities, and we are honored to support such a valuable nonprofit."
Started 32 years ago by former Atlanta Mayor and U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young and Billye S. Aaron, the ball is hosted each year by the city's current mayor. This year's key sponsors include the Coca-Cola Co., Delta Air Lines and UPS.
“I am pleased that the annual Mayor’s Masked Ball will once again help fund the education of thousands of deserving students matriculating at the Atlanta University Center,” Reed said.
“The UNCF has helped millions of students achieve their educational goals for seven decades and I can’t think of a better way to assist in that than with this truly memorable event.”
For tickets and information, see uncf.org or call 404-302-8623.
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