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Mayors' Shamrock Ball Brings in $35,000 for Valley Industries

The event benefits Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop, which employs 200 workers with developmental disabilities in the North St Louis County.

It appears the North County community has once again stood behind a local cause. Preliminary estimates reveal the 6th Annual Mayors’ Shamrock
Ball will be bringing in about $35,000 to benefit Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop.

Tim Davidson, City of Hazelwood spokesman said that is an

Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop employs 200 workers with developmental disabilities in the North St Louis County.

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There were 468 tickets sold for the event, which was held on March 2. That is an increase of 70 over last year’s totals, Davidson said.

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Davidson said the biggest impact came from an overwhelming response from the North County business community. More than 77 sponsors signed up to be high level donors from levels $5,000 to $250. Davidson also said the addition of Ferguson was successful. The Black Jack, Florissant and Hazelwood mayors co-hosted the event in the past.

“Ferguson certainly helped the cause and immediately began supporting the event," he said.

To read about the Mayors' Shamrock Ball see:

  • Fun Found at North County Mayors' Shamrock Ball
  • Framed: Mayors' Shamrock Ball in Stills
  • Mayors' Shamrock Ball: 2012 Green Tie Affair Set for Saturday
  • Valley Industries Plant Manager Nancy Nelson Passes Away
  • 2011 Mayors' Shamrock Ball A Green Good Time
  • Valley Industries Gets an Early Christmas Gift from Ameren Missouri

For additional photos visit Valley Industries Facebook page: Mayors' Shamrock Ball 2013.


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