On Sunday, October 11th, Carol and Brian Russel along with friends Steve and Donna Stricker threw what G.R.O. calls ‘A party for a purpose’.  Carol, CEO of Russel Herder, a marketing firm in Minneapolis opened her house in Brainerd to her network to listen to a short presentation on G.R.O. by visiting Jean Margaritis who directs the G.R.O. projects in Lesotho.  Jean also brought back jewelry from the G.R.O. Artisans Collective in Lesotho, which is a group of HIV positive mothers who design fashion jewelry.  Carol and her friends, from this party alone, contributed enough funds for a full-year student sponsorship in Lesotho.  Learn more about throwing your own party for a purpose or other ways to get your community or network involved. Thanks Carol and Brian for hosting and to all of those who attended this great party!

G.R.O. Artisan Jewelry

Carol, Jean and Emily at the jewelry display

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