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Letter: Thanks to All Who Helped ABC in Darien’s College Tailgate Gala

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To the editor:

Growing up as a minority in a big city can be extremely limiting; readers know this from the news. College can be a difficult target to reach. But the Darien community again and again opens their hearts, homes and wallets to help the young women of A Better Chance in Darien achieve their collegiate goals. The success of last Saturday night’s College Tailgate Gala was further evidence of this support. Event Chair Denise Cara and Auction Chair Amy Zabetakis were truly inspirational, with seemingly unlimited time and energy for the event.

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College Tailgate Gala for ABC in Darien is Saturday Night

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ABC in Darien is holding a “College Tailgate Gala” fundraiser starting at 7 p.m. Saturday , Sept. 26, at Wee Burn Country Club, and an online silent auction is now live on the Web. Ticket prices start at $175 apiece. An announcement from ABC in Darien:

Featuring a fabulous dinner, full bar, tailgate games and an incredible live and silent auction, attendees will also be entertained with the rockin’ tunes of The Short Bus Band (www.theshortbusrocks.com) from Greenwich, CT, named the “2015 Best of Gold Coast Local Cover Band.”

CBS 2 News anchorwoman Dana Tyler will emcee the evening; the auctioneers will be anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News and “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley and his wife Jane. Since its founding in 1981, the mission of A Better Chance in Darien has been to provide talented young girls of color from inner cities a top notch high school education in preparation for college.