Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Dorothy Pollock '46 and Sarah O'Malley '15 were honored at the 26th Annual National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted by the Mahoning-Shenango Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Pollock was named Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser for her 30 years of dedication and volunteerism at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. Since retiring as a research scientist in 1981, Pollock has served ¾¨Ó㴫ý as volunteer for the Alumni Council Fundraising Committee and in other various capacities. As an Alumni Council volunteer, she raised more than $300,000 for the scholarship program.
O'Malley accepted the award for Outstanding Young Philanthropist for her work with the Kindness Kampaign. The Kindness Kampaign, created by a group of Greenville High School students, aims to spread more kindness in the world through various measures, including Pay It Forward challenges and raising money for those in need.
¾¨Ó㴫ý President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson and various employees, faculty, and friends of ¾¨Ó㴫ý joined Pollock and O’Malley in celebrating their special night.
Watch a recap of the 26th Annual National Philantropy Day here:
