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releases from the Mary Byron Foundation Louisville, Ky. — The Mary Byron Foundation, a local, public grant-making charity, received a boost of more than $21,000 during its Second Annual Mary Byron Foundation Golf Scramble last week. More than 120 golfers turned out to support the Foundation, contributing to a nearly two-fold increase over the previous year’s fundraising total. Proceeds from the scramble will support the Mary Byron Foundation’s mission of funding and promoting innovative efforts in the fight against domestic violence. The Foundation, named in memory of a Louisville woman shot to death by a former boyfriend, was created in October 2000 with the help of Appriss?, Inc. Louisville and Jefferson County responded to Mary’s murder with the creation of VINE? (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), Appriss’s flagship product and the nation’s first automated system of victim notification. “I am truly moved by this outpouring of generosity from local businesses and other supporters in the community,” said Pat Byron, Mary’s mother and president of the Foundation. “This money will help us to fund programs throughout the country and shape a national agenda for change.” The Mary Byron Foundation recently contributed $2,500 to co-sponsor a nursing seminar featuring Jackie Campbell, Ph.D., a Johns Hopkins University professor and nationally-renowned expert on marital rape. The seminar will be held at Bellarmine University on Oct. 3 in conjunction with the Center for Women and Families and other sponsors. The Foundation will also host “A Decade of Change,” a gala fundraising dinner on December 10, 2003 in Louisville to honor progress made in the fight against domestic violence since Mary Byron was murdered 10 years ago. During the event, the Foundation will unveil a series of public service announcements available for nationwide broadcast. Notable film actor Victor Rivers, a spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence, is featured in the PSAs and will deliver the keynote address at this historic event. In addition to these activities, the Mary Byron Foundation works to support pioneering efforts to end domestic violence through a number of activities. The Foundation’s Celebrating Solutions Award recognizes institutions that have demonstrated an innovative approach to and clear focus on confronting the root causes of domestic violence and developing solutions to break the cycle. Each recipient receives a $10,000 cash award in recognition of its work. More information about the Mary Byron Foundation and its programs can be accessed at www.marybyronfoundation.org.
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