St. George,
UT, February 2016 - This new year, get ready to party for a good cause. The
Dixie Foundation will be holding their annual Fire and Ice fundraising Gala on February 26, 2016 at
SunRiver St. George. This black-tie event raises funds used exclusively for
need-based scholarships for Dixie State University students. One hundred
percent of the contributions donated to the Fire and Ice Gala allow students,
who, because of financial constraints, may not otherwise be able to complete or
pursue their college education. The annual Fire and Ice Gala brings together a
variety of benefactors for a silent auction, dinner and live auction as part of
the foundations fundraising efforts.
A recent recipient of a Fire
and Ice Scholarship was Kody
Smith. Six years ago he had a spinal
cord stroke that left significant paralysis, and he was unable to walk. He has
worked through therapy until his motor skills are back with the exception that
he has no feeling on the left side of his body. As the first in his family to
attend college, he is studying business finance and has plans to attend grad
school.
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| Kody Smith |
According to Kody, “I have had to overcome some serious health issues in
order to further my college experience and to achieve a career. This experience
has motivated me to never quit and it has taught me to not make any excuses. I
am more likely to achieve my goals because I know that anything is possible
once you set your mind to something.”
Randy
Wilkinson, Dixie Foundation president, said, "We've had the
opportunity, over the past 11 years, to raise $1,800,000.00 for need-based
scholarships. These scholarships make it possible for recipients to continue
their education and open opportunities in their lives. This is only
possible where we live in a community with such generous citizens, both
individual and corporate."
The 12th Annual Fire and Ice
Gala is open to everyone, however, advance tickets are required. Tickets
are $150 each and are available by calling Marilyn Lamoreaux at 435-652-7502. To
learn more about the gala or the Dixie Foundation or to make a donation,
contact foundation secretary Kalynn Larson at 435-652-7535 or larson@dixie.edu or visit www.dixiefoundation.org.
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