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Tennis icon Venus Williams to headline YWCA Rochester event
TL;DR
Tennis legend Venus Williams will be the special guest at the YWCA's 20th annual Empowering Women Luncheon on October 7 in Rochester. The event celebrates the YWCA's 143-year history of supporting women and families.
Key points
- Venus Williams is the special guest at the YWCA luncheon
- Event is on October 7 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center
- Theme celebrates YWCA's 143-year history of support
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Tennis legend Venus Williams is coming to town.
She will be the special guest at the YWCA’s 20th annual Empowering Women Luncheon Oct. 7 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St.
The event's theme, Serving Strength. Building Futures, “celebrates the strength of our collective power, and the hope and support that the YWCA has offered to women and families throughout the organization’s 143-year history,” the nonprofit said in a statement.
Lunch starts at noon and will be followed by a talk with Williams and Dr. Myra Henry, president and CEO of the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County.
WHEC-TV (Channel 10) anchor and investigative reporter Deanna Dewberry will serve as emcee.
Tennis legend Venus Williams will be the special guest at the YWCA’s 20th annual Empowering Women Luncheon Oct. 7 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
Tickets are $100 per person with reserved seating at ywcarochester.org; $200 VIP.
Proceeds will benefit the YWCA’s supportive housing program, specialized workforce development program and in-home community care services.
About Venus Williams
With seven Grand Slam titles, five Wimbledon championships and four Olympic gold medals, Williams is one of the most decorated women in sports. And she was pivotal in getting Grand Slam tournaments to award equal prize money to female tennis players. (Wimbledon was the last do to so in 2007.)
Off the court, she founded commercial and residential design firm V Starr in 2002.
Q&A
What is the date and location of the YWCA Empowering Women Luncheon?
The luncheon will take place on October 7 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
Who will be speaking at the YWCA luncheon alongside Venus Williams?
Dr. Myra Henry, president and CEO of the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County, will also speak at the event.
What is the theme of the YWCA Empowering Women Luncheon?
The theme of the luncheon is 'Serving Strength. Building Futures,' highlighting the YWCA's support for women and families.
