Giving Back Magazine April 2019 | Page 14

Leadership Soroptimist International of Coronado Empowering Women & Girls S oroptimist International of Coronado (SIC) Annual Legend’s Luncheon began sixteen years ago. This signature event raises funds to enhance the lives of women and girls worldwide. In addition to paying tribute to this year’s Legend, Dr. Susan Stone, the luncheon will highlight the positive work that SIC is doing to assist victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, improve health care and provide education for women and girls.  14 GBSAN.COM | APRIL 2019 2018 Legends Laura Plumb (L) and Mary Gwen Brummitt (R) with Dawn Ovrom, President What was originally a Soroptimist Fashion Show became an annual luncheon, where local SIC members now bring together over 250 people to help raise money through donations and a silent and live auction. This is the singular fund raising event for SIC, and the money raised goes to Soroptimist awards and scholarships. These grants include the “Live Your Dream Award” for women who are the primary source of support for their family and are trying to further their education or improve their employment prospects; Southwestern College Scholarship; Monarch School Scholarship; the Barrio Logan College Institute Scholarship; and the Coronado