Redondo Beach Education Foundation Raises $70,000
Press Release: 5.30.2006

The Redondo Beach Education Foundation held a luncheon on May 3rd honoring the volunteers that participated in the foundations now signature event “Cruising Into Summer” held on March 25th at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The volunteers were the first to hear their efforts raised a record $70,000 on behalf of the public schools of Redondo Beach.

The foundation had already raised an estimated $40,000 towards their $160,000 annual goal for the 2005-2006 school year.

There was a lot of anticipation prior to the luncheon, which was sponsored by Whole Foods Market since the amount raised had been kept under wraps for weeks. “It was important to us that the volunteers be the first to hear how much their hard work and dedication had raised,” said Ondine Fortune, RBEF President.

To add to the anticipation, prizes were given to the volunteers who guessed how much money was raised in the auctions and ticket sales.

Rania Zein, RBEF Vice-President and Auction Chair said, “I am so thankful to our parent volunteers for their commitment and support, they are what made “Cruising Into Summer” such a success.” Fortune adds, “Our community has really responded to this event, it is a great opportunity to have fun and give to the schools at the same time”

For more information on the Redondo Beach Education Foundation go to www.rbef.org

Mark your calendars now for next years “Cruising Into Summer” to be held on Saturday, March 24th.

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