March 16, 2012, Friday - 20th Annual Beat The Odds Celebration at The Depot

Times:  Silent Auction/Reception 6:00pm
              Dinner/Awards Ceremony 8:00pm

Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue South

RSVP by March 1

The Children's Defense Fund Beat the Odds® program honors outstanding high schools students who have overcome tremendous adversity, demonstrated academic excellence and given back to their communities. Started in 1990, the program identifies and rewards young people who have experienced significant hardship in their lives and supports and trains them to become future leaders in adulthood. CDF-Minnesota holds this high-profile awards event to send a clear signal that someone does care and understand what it takes to stay in school and do well while coping with adversity in their personal lives.
 
Not only do these awards events celebrate the scholarship recipients, they demonstrate that behind each successful child is at least one caring adult. They also are meant to inspire community leaders and citizens who want to help children struggling to overcome adversity. CDF encourages you to attend this event and learn more about how you can help support outstanding high school students become future leaders in adulthood.