CATRESE FIELDS-ALSTON DAY
Celebration to Honor
A PHILANTHROPIC HERO A remarkable event is coming to Barnesville, GA, on June 17, 2023, in honor of a truly inspiring woman, Catrese Alston. The City of Barnesville has awarded Catrese with a proclamation, recognizing her tireless efforts and contributions to various communities throughout the city and other states. The event will begin with an exhilarating Juneteenth Celebration Parade, which will lead to the Summers Field park, located at the Gordon State University campus. From there, the "You Matter in the City" Community Impact and Family Day will commence with a Car & Bike show, where selected vehicles will receive trophies for various categories. The event will feature a wide range of activities for attendees to enjoy, including prize giveaways, bouncy houses, competitions, face painting, arts & crafts, and more. There will also be a variety of different vendors, food trucks, and local businesses to shop with. And that's not all; live entertainment and special guests will be in attendance to meet and greet families in the community. The day events will begin at 11 am and end at 4 pm.
After a day filled with fun and excitement, the Royal Blue Carpet Formal Gala will commence, where remarkable individuals from Barnesville and other communities will receive their "You Matter in the City" awards. The event will feature food, beverages, live music, and performances by three talented fashion designers. The proceeds from this event will go towards The C.O.M.P Foundation (Children Of Murdered Parents), a foundation that Catrese started, which she is extremely passionate about. Catrese's mother was murdered when she was only five years old, and she understands the hurdles and emotional trauma that come with losing a parent at such a young age. She has made it her mission to help as many children in that same situation overcome obstacles and be successful.
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