The KLM Scholarship Foundation motto: “Together, we make education affordable”. Karen Wright’s motto: “I’ll do whatever I can do to help!”
Karen Wright loves her work with the KLM Scholarship Foundation.
This year the KLM Scholarship Foundation celebrates 10 years in assisting Virginia college students reach their educational dreams and Karen Wright is thrilled to be part of that. “We’ve gone from contacting folks via mail to hosting our 4th Annual Black & White Charity Gala. It has been a joyous ride! Founder Kim L. Martin, is my longtime friend – spanning over 20 years in sisterhood. When asked, I didn’t hesitate joining the committee and leading up various assignments.” Although their fundraising efforts have been worthwhile, totally engaging and inspiring, Karen says that the KLM Scholarship Fuondation wouldn’t be successful without a strong team of volunteers and adds: “Kudos to our team!”
On a personal note, she’s been married to hubby, Will, for 21 years and has a 13-year old son, Donovan, entering Hermitage High School this fall. Not to be left out is their pet yorkie, Shadow, who is truly “family”. Karen is self-admittedly the definition of a “people person” – “I love meeting new people and participating in events and social settings. What people don’t know is I’m an avid reader whose inner diva is pushing me to one day write something more involved than my weekly journal entries. Let’s speak Karen Wright – author into existence!”
Besides being a committee member with the KLM Scholarship Foundation, Karen’s also coordinated & planned weddings/events, supported community & charitable activities, worked with various organizations within her church and volunteered for her son’s extra-curricular and sporting activities. Karen adds, “as all full-time working moms know, we have to find ways to relieve stress and what better way to work both ends of the spectrum than participating in kickboxing and soul line-dancing! ;-)”
She continues, “I have great joy in volunteering, especially doing my part of bringing awareness to the importance of a college education, and I look forward to pursuing more fundraising opportunities for the KLM Scholarship Foundation. It takes a lot of
passion and dedication!” Karen will receive a one-hour massage gift card from Massage Envy Spa in Richmond.
We’re supporting the KLM Scholarship Foundation next month as the charity for Wine Down at The Wine Loft on August 8, 2012, join us!
