Saturday, March 15, 2008Runway to EducationRunway to Education - Be MAXMARA HOSTS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CHARITY FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT RON CLARK ACADEMY“Runway to Education” to Support Scholarship Fund and International Travel
On March 14, 2008 MaxMara, one of the world’s largest women's pret-a-porter companies, took the first step in a partnership with The Ron Clark Academy by hosting a charity event featuring the only reproduction of its Milan show to date. Runway to Education was held at the InterContinental Hotel in Buckhead and drew a large Atlanta-based crowd.  MaxMara donated proceeds from its first-ever Atlanta charity event to the Academy’s scholarship fund, in addition to presenting a four-year scholarship to one female student. MaxMara will also play a role in enriching the Academy’s students’ global learning environment by funding a student trip to MaxMara’s headquarters in Reggio Emilia, Italy. “MaxMara is an impassioned believer in the importance of arts and education and we are quite impressed with The Ron Clark’s Academy’s vision and dedication to its students,” said Luigi Caroggio President MaxMara, USA. “We are honored to play a role in ensuring that these students receive a well-rounded, global education.” While this is the first educational partnership for MaxMara in Atlanta, the company has been a long-time advocate for arts and education internationally. In addition to the many art projects supported by MaxMara and the Maramotti Family, the company has also been lending its support to Reggio Children, an organization dedicated to promoting the rights and potential of all children. “Without support from donors such as our friends at MaxMara, we would not be able to fulfill our mission to provide our students with a learning environment unlike any other,” said Ron Clark, founder of The Ron Clark Academy. “By exposing our students to international travel, state-of the-art facilities and some of the best instructors in the country, we not only position our students for future success but also instill a life-long love of learning that we are confident will be passed down through generations.” About MaxMaraMaxMara was founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti and is now run by the next generation: Luigi, Ignazio and Maria Ludovica. The company is one of the largest women’s prêt-à-porter companies in the world: with 2082 stores and 23 different brands sold in more than 90 different countries. MaxMara, the signature collection, represents timeless style and impeccable quality.
          
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