The IndependentIf you believe in education and would like to help Dixie State students get in to college with a needs based scholarship, consider attending this year’s Fire and Ice Gala Fundraiser. It’s a party for a good cause.
The Dixie College Foundation will be holding their annual Fire and Ice fundraising Gala on Feb. 27, 2015 at SunRiver St. George. This black-tie event raises funds used exclusively for need-based scholarships for Dixie State University students. 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 foundation’s fundraising efforts.
A recent recipient of a Fire and Ice Scholarship was Stephen Selu. Because of the assistance he received from a Fire and Ice Scholarship, Stephen was able to achieve and exceed many of his life’s greatest goals.
He became the first in his family to graduate from college. After leaving Dixie State he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. Stephen recently accepted a job with one of the Nation’s largest engineering firms, Kimley-Horn and Associates of Las Vegas, Nevada. Stephen stated, “The generosity of the Fire and Ice Scholarship was instrumental in my pursuit of success, and for that I say thank you.”
Randy Wilkinson, Dixie College Foundation president, said, “We’ve had the opportunity, over the past 10 years, to contribute $1,600,000.00 toward need-based scholarships for students who could not attend Dixie State University without financial help. With these scholarships, they are able to continue their education and seize opportunities in their lives. This is only possible because we live in a community with such generous citizens, both individual and corporate.”
The 11th Annual Fire and Ice Gala is open to everyone, and 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 College Foundation or to make a donation, contact foundation secretary Kalynn Larson at 435-652-7535 or [email protected] or visit www.dixiefoundation.org.
All proceeds from the Fire and Ice Gala go 100% to need-based scholarships for Dixie State University students. The Dixie College Foundation has a 501(c)3 status so individuals or entities can make this a tax deductible contribution. We invite you to be part of this event.
