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The Department of Allied Health Sciences student ambassadors<\/a>\u00a0held\u00a0its third-annual \u201cShowcase for a Cause\u201d talent show and silent auction on Friday, February 23, at Extraordinary Ventures\u00a0in Chapel Hill. This event was made possible by our co-sponsor, the UNC Graduate and Professional<\/p>\n

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Showcase for a Cause 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Student Federation, as well as auction items contributed by DAHS students and faculty, community members, and local businesses. For the talent portion of the event, students, faculty, and individuals from the chosen charity organization put on a great show. With everyone\u2019s involvement, we were able to raise over $1,360.<\/p>\n

This year, the proceeds from the auction benefited\u00a0GiGi\u2019s Playhouse\u00a0<\/a>in Raleigh. This organization serves individuals with Down syndrome and their families by offering a variety of educational, therapeutic, and career building programs, including programs for improving literacy, math skills, motor skills, self-esteem, and workforce preparation. All programs strive to foster acceptance and awareness, and resources are available for parents, siblings, and the community.\u00a0The\u00a0DAHS Ambassadors and student services\u00a0<\/span>are so excited to be able to provide\u00a0<\/span>GiGi’s Playhouse\u00a0with this donation to help them further their mission in our community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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