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Courtney Thomas Melendez

18 Sleepless Nights, $24 Million, and a Simple Idea Born in SC

October 19, 2016 by Jenni Brennison Leave a Comment
1998 - The original CreateAthon staff poses for a group shot. Included are the movement's founders, Teresa Coles (kneeling, right corner) and Cathy Monetti (standing second row, second from right, white shirt.)

How much of the world can you change in 24 hours? In 1998, Teresa Coles and Cathy Monetti faced a challenge. As principals with the West Columbia, South Carolina-based marketing consultancy, Riggs Partners, they shared a strong desire to donate their professional services to the well-deserved non-profits in their community. Unfortunately, trying to balance pro … [Read more…]

Posted in: Arts & Culture, Resources Tagged: Cathy Monetti, Columbia SC, Courtney Thomas Melendez, CreateAthon, Julie Smith Turner, Maria Fabrizio, nonprofits, pro bono, pro bono marathon, South Carolina, Teresa Coles, West Columbia