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To whom it may concern:
On Thursday, October 17, 2019 The Sophia Valsamos Foundation (TSVF) will be hosting our most important fundraiser of the year, our Annual Dinner. In order for this event to be successful we are seeking donations in the form of items, gifts, admission tickets, monetary donations, or gift cards to help us achieve our goal. We are anticipating more than 300 members of our community to attend this event. Guests will be able to purchase raffle tickets to win various gift baskets of merchandise, tickets to various entertainment venues, and other prizes that are generously donated by community members like you.
TSVF was formed in honor of my daughter, Sophia, who took her own life at the tender age of 13. She was a vibrant, artistic, intelligent, and kind-hearted teenager, who expressed herself and touched others through her artwork. Nothing is more devastating than the loss of a child. Sophia's passing had a profound effect on me, her siblings, her family, her friends and members of the community. Although Sophia had the tools to become a successful adult, she fell victim to anxiety, bullying, lack of self-confidence and other challenges that many of our children face today.
In order to keep her spirit alive, I am determined to do everything to empower today's young people to take a stand against bullying, find support around challenges and embrace each other’s differences. I am also committed to helping parents communicate better with their children.
With your help, we can continue to provide various programs throughout the year to increase self-confidence, promote kindness among our youth, and educate parents on the challenges they are facing today.
