On Aug. 13, the University of South Carolina will host its third annual "A Celebration of Dawn Staley" event, which raises funds for scholarships. This year's event will feature the co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning America, Robin Roberts, who will sit down with Staley for a fireside chat to discuss Staley’s life and career as part of the fundraising event.
The evening event (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the Pastides Alumni Center (900 Senate St.) in Columbia will highlight the Dawn Staley Champions Fund and three-time National Champion South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley. The event will also recognize the Gamecock women’s basketball historic undefeated 2023-24 season.
Through donor support and the Aug. 13 fundraising event, the Dawn Staley Champions Fund is making a positive impact on University of South Carolina students’ futures. The Champions Fund helps support scholarships for first-generation, economically disadvantaged, underrepresented students and student-athletes at USC by providing financial aid for tuition and educational expenses, creating equal opportunities for success, principles Staley has championed.
“Education is the key that unlocks the potential within everyone regardless of their background or circumstances,” Staley said. “Scholarships ensure that financial barriers do not hinder the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. This is more than a fundraiser, we are investing in a brighter future, empowering these young men and women with the opportunity to create a better world for themselves and their communities.”
Support of the Aug. 13 event can be made through corporate sponsorships and a limited number of single event ticket and table purchases. Purchase tickets and tables online at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/DawnStaley.
“Supporting scholarships is not just a charitable act, but a transformative one that enables dreams to become reality and ensures that every young mind has the chance to shine and contribute to society,” Staley added.
Several companies have pledged their support of the Dawn Staley Champions Fund through this event. 2024 event sponsors include the following:
- Platinum Sponsor: BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina.
Gold Sponsors: Aflac, Boeing and Maynard Nexsen.
Silver Sponsors: First Horizon Bank, Grace Outdoor Advertising, Michelin, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Prisma Health and SouthState Bank.
Bronze Sponsors: atkinslaw, Chernoff Newman, First Citizens Bank, Founders Federal Credit Union and Truist.
Additional corporate sponsorships remain available for the event. All sponsorship levels provide public recognition and access to the event. All proceeds benefit the Dawn Staley Champions Fund.
To access sponsorship and event information, a list of current sponsors and a link to purchase individual tickets or a table, visit the Dawn Staley Champions Fund web page.