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2013 Recipients of the Ashton L. O’Guinn Scholarship Award
(Left to Right) Cierra Clark, Shaunice Gray, Dewanna O’Guinn, Jackson Taylor, Garrett Thomas
A Mother’s love continues by establishing a scholarship
Kansas City, Mo. – On April 23, 2012, Ashton O’Guinn became Kansas City’s 32nd homicide. Today, his mother, Dewanna O’Guinn still mourns the loss of her son but she is determined to keep his memory alive, “He was a great kid, my oldest of three children, a college student, a loving kid with a big heart and smile. We all still miss him.”
To honor his life, O’Guinn launched the Ashton L. O’Guinn Scholarship Fund, “Part of the fund’s mission is to assist our youth in their pursuit of a college degree. The scholarship is funded by donations and our signature event, AO’s Exclusive Red & White Affair, “Through this annual event we celebrate the precious gift of life, inspire peace and unity to a community plagued with violence; as well as, present four outstanding students with scholarship awards.”
Details for Concierge present…AO’s Exclusive Red & White Affair…
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014
Time: 5 p.m. – 10 pm
Venue: ArtsTech; 1522 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108
Tickets: http://ao-exclusive3.eventbrite.com
O’Guinn states, “I’m a person of great faith; it is the foundation that has sustained my family during our loss and if I can extend this belief of hope to others through our scholarship, I am increasing the blessing…celebrating life and planting seeds for positive growth.”
About Dewanna O’Guinn
- Owner of Concierge, a full-service catering and wedding planning company
- Concierge is the Official Reception Sponsor for the American Jazz Museum’s 2012-13 & 2013-14 Jammin’ At The Gem Series
- An appointed Ambassador for the American Indian Health Research and Education Alliance
- An active member of Mothers in Charge, a non-profit advocacy and support group for mothers who have lost a child to homicide
For more information or to schedule an interview with Dewanna O’Guinn, please contact Vivid Creative Services; Ed Atkins, edatkins2@gmail.com or 816.309.7322