Our 16th Annual Authors for Literacy Fundraiser, held on May 29, 2025, was a huge success! Here are some snapshots of the evening, courtesy of the talented Jesse Kitt Photography, who has always been incredibly supportive of our mission.
Thanks to everyone who attended and donated to Literacy Together! Because of YOU, we raised an incredible $75,000 toward our mission to transform lives and communities through the power of literacy! Here are some snapshots of the evening, courtesy of the talented Jesse Kitt Photography, who has always been incredibly supportive of our mission.
Thanks to our students, David and Vanessa, for sharing their stories with such vulnerability and courage; we were so moved! You are our heroes!
Thanks to the New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci for joining us and making us reflect and laugh so hard! (We weren’t expecting that last one!) Thank you also to David and his wife, Michelle, for donating $ 25,000 to Literacy Together! You are very generous 😊
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Thanks to the volunteers who helped us keep the evening running smoothly.
We couldn’t have done it without our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Pisgah Investments.
Platinum Sponsor: Lewis Real Estate, Aeroflow Health, Hunter Subaru, Carolina Handling.
Gold Sponsors: TD Bank, Edwards Pharris Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, Heartwood Realty, Novant Health, and Mills Manufacturing.
Silver Sponsors: AmeriHealth Caritas NC, Champion Credit Union, Hedrick Industries.
Bronze Sponsors: Blue Ridge Public Radio, Landmark Landscapes WNC, Ryse Construction, Concrete Cowboy Solutions, Black Orthodontics, Haakon Industries.
Thank you to our event partners! Angry Unicorn Entertainment, WLOS 13, Tyron Distributing, Kinolore Productions, Jesse Kitt Photography, and Malaprop’s Bookstore.
Enjoy this video filmed by Nicholas Mullins and KinoLore Productions, highlighting the most special moments of a wonderful evening:
Thank you to our board for being amazing year-round! In the photo, Becky Stone, our beloved Board Chair 💗
Last but not least, here is our staff; we love what we do, and it shows! 😍
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