Thank You for Making the 11th Annual March GRADness Event a Hit!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support, connect, sing their hearts out at karaoke, enjoy delicious food, and take part in our interactive games. Your generosity and energy made the event truly unforgettable.

 

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors—this event wouldn’t be possible without you!
Check out the event program and relive the fun through our event photos.

 

We’re already looking forward to next year’s March GRADness—hope to see you there!
March GRADness Program

2025 March GRADness Photos

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OUR EVENT SPONSORS

as of March 25th, 2025

Thank you for your generous support in advancing our mission.

Ultimate Champion Sponsor

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Final Four

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Elite Eight

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  • Belsky & Waits Family
  • Roger & Sally Read
State & Federal Communications, Inc.

Sweet Sixteen

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Akron, Ohio
  • Lawrence Butler & Jacqueline Silas-Butler
  • Barry Dunaway & Peter McDermott
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  • Team Byrne
  • Tiretown Golf Charities
  • Ebony Yeboah-Amankwah, Esq.

Second Round

Akron Promise
  • Maura & Jim Bozzelli
  • County of Summit ADM Board
  • DM Whits Curator of Good Thoughts
  • Laura Farris-Daugherty
  • Carolyn Felton & John Mobley
  • Dr. David James
  • Valerie & Bradley McKitrick
  • Judge Kathryn Michael
  • Diane Miller-Dawson & Lenwood Dawson
  • Kimberly Moses, Esq.
  • The Scanlon Group
  • Debbie Walsh

First Round

  • Akron Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Akron Black Nurses Association, Inc.
  • Akron Municipal Court Judges (6)
    • Presiding Judge David Hamilton
    • Judge Annalisa S. Williams • Judge Gerald Larson
    • Judge Jon Oldham • Judge Ronald Cable
    • Judge Nicole Walker
  • Anonymous
  • Christi and Spencer Boyd
  • Dr. Carla Chapman
  • Paula Christ, Esq.
  • Yvonne Culver
  • Laurie Curfman
  • Norma Dansby Daniels
  • Rita Daniels
  • Anita L. Davis, Esq.
  • Law Director Lisa Dean
  • Judith Dimengo
  • Hon. Bradley Dunn (2)
  • C. Joyce Finley-Johnson
  • Susan Flowers
  • Tavia Galonski, Summit County Clerk of Courts
  • Amy Corrigall Jones, Esq.
  • Dr. Karen Kea
  • Tanya & Sterling Lundy
  • Ann Otto, Ph.D.
  • Sandra Shaw
  • Dr. Lisa Sims
  • Rachel Tecca
  • Judge Jennifer Towel
  • Pamela R. Valentine