comic con
Staff writer Stephanie Wallace attended this year’s Wizard World Comic Con at America’s Center—and thoroughly enjoyed it! Highlights included seeing Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings actors up close and personal, as well as getting to meet Sebastian Stan, best known for his role as Bucky Barnes in Captain America.
foundation for blindness
During its St. Louis Dining in the Dark Visionary Awards Dinner, the nonprofit honored Richard J. Mark (far left), chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, who has a close connection to the cause. Since it began in 1971, the foundation has raised more than $750 million to fight retinal diseases.
care and counseling
The nonprofit hosted sports commentator and former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Al Hrabosky (otherwise known as the Mad Hungarian) and his wife, June, at a charitable event called The Inside Pitch at Algonquin Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the Client Assistance Fund of Care and Counseling, which provides mental health services to people in need.
st. louis university high school
The school hosted its third Clavius Project Robotics Jamboree competition for more than 300 students from 26 underserved middle schools. The annual event is designed to promote STEM education.
