TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Oct. 24-25 and will feature bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor.
BUY for RISE is the school’s second-largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds benefit the RISE Center and help fund the school’s programs.
Brand-new items will be offered at deep discounts during the sale. Local retailers include Effie’s, Lou and Co, BOSSI, Wonderfully Made, Confetti Interiors, Part Two, Bradley’s Market, Alexandra’s, Dukes and more.
The fundraiser kicks off with a preview party Oct. 24 where attendees will have an opportunity to purchase items at significant discounts — 75% off the lowest marked prices. The event will take place at RISE Center, located at 600 Johnny Stallings Drive, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The preview party will include light refreshments, beverages and entertainment for ticket holders. Tickets will be available in advance and include a $100 golden ticket that grants entry at 4:30 p.m. and a $15 general admission ticket with entry at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at the RISE Center website or in person at RISE Center.
Admission to the general sale on Oct. 25 from 8 to 11 a.m. is free and items are discounted 90%.
“Celebrating another year of BUY for RISE is truly exciting for us,” said Riane Sullivan, assistant director of the RISE Center. “For more than 20 years, the Tuscaloosa community and its merchants have come together to make this fundraiser a success. Thanks to their commitment and support, children of all abilities can continue receiving life-changing services free of charge for their families.”
The RISE Center, part of the UA College of Human Environmental Sciences, serves children with disabilities and their typically developing peers, from ages 8 weeks to 5 years. The center serves 90 children, more than 50% with varying abilities, in their five-day-a-week program and therapeutic playgroup. The inclusive early childhood education program not only benefits families in the community, but it also serves as a practicum and internship site for students from UA and other colleges.
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides a forward-thinking environment and over 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
Contact
Rosemary Klein, UA College of Human Environmental Sciences, rfklein@ches.ua.edu