It's a party for the people who make Richmond great! Join us for our second edition of The Richmonder 25, next Friday at the Hippodrome Theater, and support local news!

Have you met our 25 honorees yet? Make sure to read their stories....

• Firewood volunteer Steve Allen delivers warmth to Richmonders who need it
• Sherrie McKeithan's impact reaches every corner of Westover Hills
• Joe Kelleher went back to school in his 80s to help veterans with PTSD
• Megan Shockley hosts evenings of music and human connection
• Keys Pattie is the glue holding Richmond's ultimate frisbee scene together
• Whether it's archery or baking, Amanda Robinson makes space for others
• Jim Bailey helps prisoners make the most of their fresh start
• ‘Silly Genius’ is creating a city where everyone can be a creator
• LaDonna Lewis ensures no young woman feels alone while battling breast cancer
• Gabriela León-Pérez does research to offer real-world solutions
• Coach Loretta Watson has been cheering on Richmond's girls for 30 years
• Shuttle driver Sean Hackney makes visits memorable
• Lea Whitehurst-Gibson works to amplify Southside's voice
• Christie Chipps Peters leads Richmond Animal Care and Control with optimism
• Nikkia Young keeps Richmond running
• Sarah Matalavage drives to improve literary access in the Enchanting Bookmobile
• Shawntee Wynn stands by victims of domestic violence
• Regina Chaney fights for fairness in housing
• Retirement won't stop Dr. Joann Henry's passion for education
• Mollie Reinhart fosters connection through compassion
• Dr. Jeff Mapp goes the distance to provide pediatric care
• At 85, Franck Boynton has delivered meals to Richmond’s neediest for almost two decades
• Larkin Garbee contributes to Jackson Ward's thriving
• Junior Martin dances in the median to inspire you

We're also honored to welcome Perris Jones, former UVA football player and author of Ashes to End Zone, as our keynote speaker. Perris will share his inspiring story of resilience, reflecting on how a life-altering injury on the football field transformed his purpose and led him to a life of service to others.

The party:

When: Friday, September 25. Doors at 5 p.m, program at 6:15 p.m.
Where: The Hippodrome Theater, 528 N. 2nd Street
What: Heavy hors d'oeuvres, full bar, music, free parking
Dress: Cocktail festive!
Cost: $115 for the public, $85 for Richmonder donors (use code Richmonder1 for one ticket, or Richmonder2 for a couples ticket)

Interested in a table for you and your friends or colleagues? Find those here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Series sponsor:

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