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Oct. 16, 2008

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WOMEN’S LAW SYMPOSIUM SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT REFUGE HOUSE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida State University College of Law Women’s Law Symposium (WLS) will be hosting its 14th Annual Silent Auction on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the law school. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Refuge House, an organization that provides direct services to battered women, their children and sexual assault survivors.

The silent auction is open to the public and will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Signs will be placed throughout the law school to direct people who wish to place bids.

“Domestic violence affects many people in Tallahassee and surrounding areas,” said Stacy Cleveland, a WLS member. “Funds raised at the silent auction will allow the Refuge House to continue to provide services ranging from counseling for victims of rape or abuse to temporary shelter for those needing to escape a violent situation.”

The auction will feature donations from many businesses in Tallahassee including Aveda, Borders, Classic Car Repair, the Crepevine, Dean Mayo & Homewood Suites, Euphoria Tattoo, Evy & Grace Photography, Finnegan’s Wake, Fingers & Toes, MoMo’s Pizza, New Leaf Market & Deli, Performance Arts Center of Tallahassee, Super-Suds and The Winery at the Red Bar. The auction also will include gym memberships, personal training sessions and items signed by FSU Coach Bobby Bowden and former motocross champion Ricky Carmichael.

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