The Richmonder presents: 25 in '25
Part of The Richmonder's mission is to bring Richmond together through storytelling that spotlights the best of our community.
So we asked our readers to nominate unsung heroes — the under-the-radar people who make our region a great place to live and make us all proud to be Richmonders. Did they ever deliver! We're excited to present our first class of 25 in '25. We'll be publishing their stories throughout the summer, and then having a big party for them.
We invite you to join us in celebrating these unsung heroes.
When: Friday, September 19, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: The Robinson Theater, Church Hill
Why: Help us recognize and honor those who are making Richmond a better place for us all.
Includes: Heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music, silent auction, Beer/wine
Corporate Sponsorships and Tables Available
Email: Beth Weisbrod, bweisbrod@richmonder.org
Honorees who have been profiled so far:
July 14: Igmara Sanchez Prunier provides Latinos a space to grieve
July 16: Sally Holzgrefe started the Fan Arts Walk
July 18: Ed Shibley's dedication to the Lebanese Food Festival, and his neighbors, spans decades
July 21: Jo White and her mission to save the youth of Richmond
July 23: After 25 years in Richmond, 'Eddy the barber' is still living the American dream
July 25: Rivka Swenson is looking out for Richmond's cats
July 28: Emily McMillen is the thread that keeps Woodland Heights connected
July 30: Kate Mardigian walks the walk as founder of Jacob’s Chance
August 1: Bob Argabright made it his mission to fix up a South Richmond park
August 4: Brian Bills and Michaela Ross create new friendships through old traditions
August 6: Ally Fisher connects Richmond with its inner child through Adult Recess
August 8: Joseph Lowe brings horror movie lovers together
August 11: Keith Ramsey keeps bicycling fun during his group's Monday night rides
August 13: Lisa Hearl is one of Richmond's most prolific volunteers
August 15: Karl Huber's work contributes to the flourishing of Byrd Park
August 18: Debra Sims Fleisher emphasizes age is just a number when it comes to staying active
August 20: Rodney Hopkins goes above and beyond for people seeking emergency shelter
August 22: Marilyn Metzler nurses the underinsured back to health
August 25: Emily DuBose shines the light for women in recovery
August 27: In ways big and small, Jason Malone wants to bring fairness to the VCU campus
(A new story will be released in each future edition of The Richmonder's newsletter.)
