| The Pittsburgh Carson Scholars Fund has announced | | | | getaways, and more! All proceeds from the event |
| its 6th Annual Charity Auction and Cocktail Event, to | | | | benefit the Pittsburgh Carson Scholars Fund, which |
| be held Monday, December 7th from 6:00 – 10:00 | | | | awards scholarships of $1,000 to students in grades |
| pm at Bossa Nova in downtown Pittsburgh. Hosted by | | | | 4-11 who have demonstrated academic excellence |
| Dr. Alfonso Costa and Jerome Bettis, the highlight of | | | | and dedication to the community. Last year, we were |
| the evening will include celebrity autograph signings with | | | | able to award scholarships to over 100 area students! |
| members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, including Jerome | | | | The annual charity auction and cocktail event is the |
| Bettis, Willie Parker, Deshea Townsend and many | | | | Pittsburgh chapter’s sole annual fundraiser. |
| more. | | | | Carson Scholars, in addition to receiving a monetary |
| There will be a special guest appearance by | | | | award, are honored at an elegant banquet surrounded |
| co-founders of the Carson Scholars Fund: Dr. | | | | by friends and family. They receive an |
| Benjamin and Candy Carson. In addition, the evening | | | | Olympic–sized medal and an imposing certificate. |
| will feature a silent and live auction. Auction items will | | | | Their schools are presented with a large inscribed |
| include a variety of sports memorabilia, luxury items, | | | | trophy to put on display for the entire school to admire. |