THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014
LIFE
COMMUNITY RECORDER
PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES
TOAST
FOR HOPE
benefits victims of domestic violence
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riends and supporters of Women’s Crisis Center gathered at Drees Pavilion at Devou Park Memorial Overlook in Covington recently and gave a toast to the agency as it continues to lead our community in the social change needed to end domestic violence, rape and sexual abuse. The sixth annual Toast for Hope wine pairings event raised just over $50,000. Toast for Hope was an evening of elegant fun that included fine wine paired with signature gourmet hors d’oeuvres by Jeff Thomas Catering, live music by Richard Goering, souvenir etched wine glasses by Sterling Cut Glass, the “Vision of Hope” award presentation, and the announcement of “The Big Apple Raffle” Winner. Women’s Crisis Center was honored to present its 2014 “Vision of Hope” Award to Betty Bradbury, a special WCC volunteer who has spent a lifetime bringing hope to women. As
she accepted her award, guests were able to hear some of her remarkable story, which spans decades. Part of her journey as a visionary to women began in 1952, upon graduating from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and later becoming a certified midwife. After her certification, Bradbury became a “Nurse on Horseback,” riding through Appalachia Kentucky for years to reach expectant mothers who had neither a regular doctor nor insurance. Later she completed a master’s degree in education from Xavier University, and became a triple threat, specializing in maternity, public health and women’s health care for more than 35 years. Not long after retirement, Bradbury began serving the Northern Kentucky community as a WCC volunteer, where, presently, she continues to show her unparalleled commitment and dedication to women. The lucky “Big Apple Raf-
fle” winner will be treated to a round-trip jet shuttle service for two to New York City via Ultimate Air Shuttle along with a $500 Visa gift card and tickets to the Seth Myers Show provided by U.S. Bank. Proceeds will help Women’s Crisis Center empower victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual abuse to gain self-esteem and self-sufficiency to move beyond victimhood and become strong survivors. WCC provides the only emergency domestic violence shelters in the eight counties of Northern Kentucky and five counties in Buffalo Trace. The agency sheltered 446 domestic violence survivors (255 women, 188 children and three men) in fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013). As federal and state funding continues to decline for the agency, WCC depends more and more on fundraising events like Toast for Hope to continue the agency’s innovative programs, according to the agency.
Vision of Hope winner Betty Bradbury at the sixth annual Toast for Hope on April 30 at Drees Pavilion in Covington.
From Johnson Trust Company: Kelly Erion, Aliya Riddle, Jason Farler and Women’s Crisis Center board chair Mary P. Burns at the sixth annual Toast for Hope event April 30 at Drees Pavilion, located at Devou Park Memorial Overlook, in Covington.
Megan Alexander and Anu Reddy of the Women’s Crisis Center staff and Kristin Humes at the sixth annual Toast for Hope on April 30 at Drees Pavilion in Covington.
Jared Croxton, Marsha Croxton and Ken Croxton at the sixth annual Toast for Hope, an evening in Covington that included fine wine paired with signature gourmet hors d’oeuvres.
Jenny Powell of U.S. Bank and David Powell at the sixth annual Toast for Hope at Drees Pavilion.
Deborah Jo Durr, Patti Hester, Laura Tewes and Trinity Schafstallat Toast for Hope. PHOTOS THANKS TO ANU REDDY
Northern Kentucky shelter manager Dolores Coffman and executive director Marsha Croxton at Toast for Hope. Anu Reddy of Women’s Crisis Center and Kristin Humes enjoy a moment at the sixth annual Toast for Hope at Drees Pavilion in Covington.