Press release
From: Mars Hill University
The Bailey Mountain Cloggers & Delta Zeta Sorority of Mars Hill University are hosting a benefit concert for Gretchen DeGroot Green, on Friday, November 1, 2013, on the university quad from 7-9pm.
“Clogging for a Cure” will feature several performances by the 20-time national champion cloggers from Mars Hill University and various artists from the area. There will also be a silent auction and several other activities to benefit Gretchen.
Gretchen was recently diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. Gretchen is a member of the Mars Hill College class of 1996, and a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. She is married to Gunny Green, and she is the mother of 3-year-old Amelia. She is also the daughter of Fifi Degroot, staff member of Mars Hill University.
Donations are strongly encouraged and 100% of the proceeds will go to Gretchen.
Mars Hill University is a premier private, liberal arts institution offering over 30 baccalaureate degrees and one graduate degree in elementary education. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, the campus is located just 20 minutes north of Asheville in the mountains of western North Carolina.www.mhu.edu.
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