Betty White, Fran Drescher, Donny and Marie Osmond, Magic Johnson, Gary Sinise, Megyn Price and Kathy Buckley join Paul Mitchell the School St. Louis in the 10th annual nationwide “FUNraising” Campaign
Students and staff at Paul Mitchell the School St. Louis are joining the nationwide network of over 100 beauty schools, spending the months of February through April working hard to raise money for charity. Paul Mitchell the School St. Louis’ goal this year is $75,000. So far, they have raised more than any other school in the network with over $50,000 towards that goal.
There are numerous FUNraising events this spring. Some of the unique events include a Pet & Car Wash with barbecue by an award winning pitmaster, a Zumba class, mini prom fashion show, and children’s princess and pirate parties.
The FUNrasing partners are a host of superstar celebrities representing nine spectacular charities.
“We are absolutely thrilled that Betty White, Donny and Marie Osmond, Gary Sinise, Magic Johnson, Fran Drescher and Kathy Buckley have joined us again this year,” said Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Co-founder Winn Claybaugh. “We are so excited to add actress Megyn Price to our ‘FUNraising’ family.
Each of these incredible individuals will play an active role in motivating and encouraging our 16,000 future professionals as they participate in thousands of events.
“It amazes me what our school can accomplish in three short months. This in my fourth FUNraising season at Paul Mitchell the School St. Louis and we plan on it being the best yet. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be a part of something that changes so many lives, including my own,” says Whitney Shaw, Future Professional Advisor and Charity FUNraising Coordinator. “It truly allows our students to be aware they have the power to make a difference in this world.”
In 2012, the schools raised a record-breaking $2.5 million, bringing their nine-year total to over $8.5 million. This year, they’ve set their sights on the $2.5 million mark again, to benefit 11 organizations:
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, represented by Donny and Marie Osmond
Morris Animal Foundation, represented by Betty White
Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer Foundation
Magic Johnson Foundation, represented by Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Gary Sinise Foundation, represented by Gary Sinise
American Humane Association, represented by Megyn Price
No Limits, represented by comedian/motivational speaker Kathy Buckley
Food 4 Africa, represented by John Paul DeJoria
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Habitat for Humanity Haiti, in honor of Vidal Sassoon
Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, the schools’ own nonprofit organization
The Paul Mitchell FUNraising campaign has raised and donated millions of dollars in support of many charitable causes. It has built homes with Habitat for Humanity, fed thousands of African orphans, and supported the victims of AIDS, breast cancer, homelessness, abuse, and hundreds of other causes.
The FUNraising Gala dinner, the highlight of the annual campaign takes place on May 5, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. This year’s gala will be co-hosted by Winn Claybaugh, John Paul Mitchell Systems Chairman, John Paul DeJoria, Paul Mitchell CEO, and Angus Mitchell, co-owner of Paul Mitchell, with additional support from Betty White, Fran Drescher, and representatives of the other supported charities. The event celebrates all of the participating schools while raising additional money.
To attend some of the fantastic events or donate to the school’s campaign click here.
In addition, check out the CWE website events calendar for a list of events.