Keys to Empowerment: A Dueling Piano Charity Event - Thank You for Attending

💛 Thank You for an Unforgettable Night of Empowerment 💛

Key to Empowerment: A Dueling Piano Charity Night | May 31, 2025

We are still feeling the energy from an absolutely incredible evening! On May 31st, a packed house came together for Key to Empowerment: A Dueling Piano Charity Night—a night filled with live music, dancing, laughter, connection, and most importantly, a shared purpose: to support mental health.

From the rhythm of the pianos to the rhythm of our mission, this event was a powerful reminder that when community comes together, change becomes possible.
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Honoring Local Empowerers

A heartfelt thank you to our Local Empowerer Honorees:
Lisa Sabe-Price, Principal of Westover Magnet School, and Dr. James Geisler, Executive Director of Wellness Services at Sacred Heart University and author of Thrive Year One.

Both of these inspiring leaders go beyond their roles in education—they are true advocates for mental health, making a lasting difference in the lives of others. Your work lights the way for so many, and we are honored to recognize you.

With Deep Gratitude

This night would not have been possible without our incredible community. Thank you to every attendee, volunteer, board member, auction donor and sponsor who showed up, gave generously, and helped turn this night into a celebration of hope and empowerment. 

Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Key Sponsor:
The Yates Family

Encore Sponsor:
Amanda & Joe Kwasniewski-Ready

Harmony Sponsor:
Sky Flower Company

Melody Sponsor:
Broad River Church

Note Sponsors:
Thor Perplies & Jason Kemper
Silvia Santacruz
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At Ready to Empower, we believe mental health is the foundation of strong communities. Thanks to your generosity, this unforgettable evening raised the funds we need to continue providing vital mental health services for women in need—and to launch our new initiative, Ready EmpowerED, supporting educators through mental wellness.

Together, we are spreading empowerment, lifting voices, and creating a future where mental health is a right, not a privilege.

With gratitude and hope,
The Ready to Empower Team
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