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WILMINGTON: SAT., OCT., 14: 2017 Leadership Conference: 400 GIRLS, FATHERS & PARENTS JOIN THE  2017 “GIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!” CONFERENCE!

By on October 13, 2017

This Saturday, October 14th, girls from communities and college campuses from all over the region gather in Wilmington to join a global movement to commemorate International Day of the Girl! Even the parent summit featuring a session for specifically for Fathers Raising Daughters,is completely at capacity. The powerful day begins at 8AM with an explosive Pink Carpet Event and culminates with aCourageous Conversation with 7 yr. old Cancer Survivor, Leah Still. 
 

“Girls Can Do Anything!” is a youth-led, social justice movement to redefine womanhood and what it means to be a girl! This initiative strives to educate, empower and inspire purpose-driven girls by connecting them to mentors, resources and opportunities that support their dreams. We are on a mission to make the world a better place through girl powered social innovation!

8:00 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. PINK CARPET EVENT
Paparazzi Welcome, Check-in – Exhibitors | Head to the GCDA Cafe for Breakfast
8:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. WAKE UP WITH DJ JAZZY CEE
Auditorium: Seating By Age Group
9:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
Spoken Word Performance by: Emily Maldonado
India Sage, Mistress of Ceremonies
Chandra Pitts, One Village Alliance | Sarina Pasricha, Global Youth Help
Pastor Anne Burnett, Blessing on behalf of Grace United Methodist Church
9:15 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. ROCK THE RUNWAY!
Celebrating phenomenal females who prove that “Girls Can Do Anything!”
“Passport to Purpose” Q&A Plenary: Prepare your questions and comments.
Moderated by: India Sage & Sadhana Pasricha
9:50 A.M. & 9:55 A.M. SESSIONS IN SOCKS
Dismissal Instructions: Shahrah Marshall, GCDA Logistics Coordinator
Very important! Report to your assigned pre-registered workshops.
12:00 -1:00 P.M. GIRL POWER HOUR! | GCDA CAFE
Enjoy lunch with phenomenal females. Visit with Exhibitors. Make new friends!
India Sage, Mistress of Ceremonies
Performances by: Michelle Lee | Peices Of A Dream
Group Movement: Bhangra Bollywood Dance
AFTERNOON ITINERARY
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. SESSIONS IN SOCKS! (Shahrah Marshall)
Age 9-12: Passion to Action: Global Youth Help
Age 13-17: Pitch on Purpose: Sisters On The Move
1:00 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. PARENT SUMMIT
“Daddy’s Little Girl” Raising Purpose-Driven Leaders, Darrell “Coach D” Andrews
Raising SHEroes, Kamilah Thomas
2:15 P.M. AUDITORIUM
Performances by: Pieces Of A Dream | India Sage
Morning Reflections from Girls
2:45 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. A CONVERSATION WITH LEAH STILL
Prepare questions for 7yr Old Cancer Survivor & mother Channing
3:15 Performance by: Amari Imani
3:20 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. PASSPORT TO PURPOSE!
Darrell “Coach D” Andrews
3:30 P.M. AFFIRMATIONS
Closing Reflections. Affirmations & Commitment
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