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SPRING 2009 FUNDRAISER DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AT-RISK DC CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS

WASHINGTON, March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Founded in 1997 as a multi-faceted, comprehensive educational program for 20 Washington, DC-based, at-risk students, the See Forever Foundation/Maya Angelou Public Charter School now supports hundreds of high school and middle school students as they pursue successful academic paths via a "life enriching" alternative education school in the District of Columbia. With a core goal of creating learning communities in lower income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can reach their potential, at Maya Angelou, the students develop the academic, social, and employment skills needed to build rewarding lives and promote positive change in their communities.

Each spring, with the support and attendance of Dr. Maya Angelou herself, the See Forever Foundation/Maya Angelou Public Charter School hosts a dazzling and memorable fundraiser to ensure the continued success of its students' educational needs. This year, details include:

• WHAT: A "Celebration of Heroes and Sheroes" with Dr. Maya Angelou - A fundraiser to support the Maya Angelou Public Charter School program in Washington, DC
• WHEN: April 30, 2009
• LOCATION: The Historic Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC
• THEME: The first-ever "Maya Way" awards to be presented to national leaders and local "heroes and sheroes" who exemplify courage, compassion, tenacity and strength - traits exemplified at Dr. Angelou's namesake school
• HONOREES: Invited honorees are Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole; Sheila C. Johnson; Quincy Jones; Ted Leonsis; Dr. Toni Morrison; and Dr. Ian Smith
• CONTRIBUTIONS:
  • $300, admits one to the VIP Reception & Program
  • $200, admits one to the General Reception & Program
  • $100, admits one to the Program Only

Contributions for this event are now being accepted ONLINE. To make your online donation, please visit: http://seeforever.org/EVENTS/HeroesSheroes/attendEvent.html

To donate by telephone, contact the See Forever Foundation's Development Department: (202) 797-8250 during business hours

April 30 Celebration and Event Schedule:

• 5:00 p.m. -- VIP & General Receptions
• 7:15 p.m. -- Main Stage Program (late entry permitted at designated intervals)
• 8:30 p.m. - Special Toast to Dr. Maya Angelou and winners of our first-ever "Maya Way" awards

Interested Media: please contact Eileen Bramlet at EileenBramlet@aol.com or via 703.927.2022 for press credentialing.

About the See Forever Foundation

Each year, the See Forever Foundation - the nonprofit organization that exists solely to support the programs and services of the Maya Angelou Public Charter School system - hosts a fundraiser in support of the schools' important educational programs and wraparound services for at-risk students. To find out how you can support the work of Dr. Angelou's schools as a sponsor or volunteer, contact our Development Director Ingrid Padgett via telephone at (202) 797-8250, or email at ipadgett@seeforever.org.