Night of Starrs

A familiar sense of hope swept through our communities for the 5th Annual Night of Starrs, sponsored by Oaklawn. It had been 895 days since friends and supporters of Starr were able to meet in person to celebrate the resiliency of all children and honor Stand Tall Award honorees. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Starr pivoted to a virtual event in 2020. In September of 2021, we finally were able to be together. While the intimate affair was limited in attendees, it was no less special of a night than those past.

Scores of supporters arrived at the Franke Center for the Arts in Marshall to hear the latest updates from Starr Commonwealth, honor Stand Tall Award recipients, and most importantly impact the lives of countless children. In total, Starr Commonwealth raised close to $80,000 that will be directly spent on breaking down barriers to healing in children.

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“The 5th Annual Night of Starrs was a celebration of evidence and promise,” recalls Elizabeth Carey, president & CEO. “Despite all of the hurdles of the past 18 months, our supporters have shown they believe in our mission, and will stand tall with us as we adapt and evolve to heal trauma and build resiliency in children. Knowing our donors, I expected nothing less. Each is a shining example of what it means to be Driven to Heal. Their support, generosity, and encouragement provide us the opportunity to serve, and we could not be more grateful.”

To relive this inspirational event, visit starr.org/nos