COLUMBUS, Ind. — For decades, Sarla Kalsi has been one of the most admired women in Bartholomew County.
Professionally, she had been the President of Irwin Management Co., Executive Director of the Irwin-Sweeney-Miller Foundation and President of the Tipton Lakes Company, Inc.
As guest speaker for the 10th annual “Great Girls, Wonderful Women” luncheon, Kalsi was remarkably candid as she discussed the many daunting obstacles she has faced since she was born.
The luncheon, hosted by Foundation for Youth, is held to empower and inspire girls and women while raising funds for scholarships to allow all children to take part in FFY programs. 100% of the proceeds from the luncheon goes to fund scholarships.
This year’s goal was to raise more than $64,000 received during last year’s program, and as of Thursday morning, that goal had been surpassed, with $49,513 raised, with more donations still being sought. The theme for this year’s event was “Blaze a Trail.”
A sell-out crowd of about 300 that included local leaders from education, city government and community organizations, as well as young girls from local schools.
To donate: Go to foundationforyouth.com and click on “DONATE”
For the complete story and more photos, see Saturday’s Republic.
