Adventure ashore By Jennifer Willhite Photos by Andrew Laker When they were approached about chairing this year’s UnCommon Cause fundraiser, Lesli and Rich Gordon and Kelly and Scott Benjamin saw it as a unique opportunity to give back to the community. Actively involved in the Columbus area, both couples share a deep-rooted love for the arts. Whether it is music, theater or art, the leaders for this year’s event have an appreciation for how influential the arts can be for young people. When Lesli Gordon and Kelly Benjamin were asked by Rebekah Walsh, resource and development director for Columbus Area Arts Council, and Sarah Cannon, vice president of First Financial Wealth Management, if they and their husbands would chair this year’s fundraiser, the two were surprised. But having worked with both Walsh and Cannon on other community events, they didn’t hesitate to accept.
september 2011 • she magazine
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