2024 LFYO Fundraising Luncheon Recap

Total Raised

$175,000

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The pulse of any city can be measured by its philanthropic commitment to improve the life prospects and legacy pathways of those on the fringes of society.

In spite of falling short of our goal in raising $250,000, the 2024 LFYO Fundraising Luncheon on September 20th was a tremendous success. We secured just over $175,000 in financial support. A beautiful, sunny afternoon placed attendees in the perfect mood for a celebratory occasion. The atmosphere and ambiance at Ruth’s Chris Steak House were spectacular. The capacity crowd included celebrity athletes, business luminaries, and most notably, Central Ohioans who care deeply about our non-profit organization’s mission to change lives and transform legacies.

Maggie and Tom Fleming, Legacy Supporter

The first hour consisted of networking, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and generous bidding on 12 exclusive, auction-item packages (with the NCAA March Madness CBS In-Studio Experience generating the highest bid of $2,600). As you can see, excitement was buzzing in the air before the start of the program! In the second hour, a delicious three-course meal was served, including a house salad, trio lunch platter (4 ounce petite cut filet, 8 ounce stuffed chicken, 3 ounce crab cake, roasted garlic whipped potatoes, and creamed spinach), and a dessert duo (mini cheesecake and mini chocolate sin cake). LFYO partners reflected on their heartwarming experiences, followed by the thought-provoking insights from former OSU football legend and NFL great, Mike Doss. In short, each speaker reiterated a common theme: difference-makers make the difference in their own unique way. At their companies. With their colleagues. In their communities.

Fundraising Luncheon Supporters

My wife (Monya) and I want to recognize the following companies, families, and individuals who supported the 2024 LFYO Fundraising Luncheon …

Legacy Supporters

Maggie & Tom Fleming

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

Hall of Fame Supporters

The Robert Weiler Company

Anonymous Sponsor

All-Star Supporters

Monya & Lawrence Funderburke

Linda & Roger Blackwell

Michelle Moore & David Houze

Huntington Bank

Rebecca & Brandon McAllister

Lindsey & Jacob Osborn

Advanced Civil Design

Superstar Supporters

Schottenstein Realty Group

First Merchants Bank

Toy Barn

Muskingum County Community Foundation

Jim Frey Real Estate Advisor, LLC

Thompson Concrete

Rich Russo Realty

Uckele Nutrition

Abby & Andrew Crum

Dee Miller

Lynnda Marie Davis

Barbara Galentowicz

AutoTool

Carol & Randy Ayers

Celebrity Guests

Mike Doss

Jim Jackson

Brad Sellers

Stanley Jackson

Dee Miller

Mike Wiley

Ron Lewis

Guest Speakers

Lois Kolada

Julian Slate

Antonio Combs

Mike Doss (Keynote)

LFYO Fundraising Luncheon Helpers

Jeannie Mok

Adam Roslovic

Antonio Combs

Julian Slate

Jamil Cassimy

Bailey Smith

Nyah Funderburke

Eli Funderburke

Host

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Program Brochure

Three Leaf Productions

Video and Photography

Cubbie Taylor

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