National Students of AMF Announces Second Annual Spring Soiree

Annual fundraising event celebrates the positive impact of the organization

RALEIGH, N.C. (March, 8, 2010) – You’re a college student, away from home, and you get word that your mom has passed away. Shocked and saddened, you seek a shoulder to cry on or comfort during your time of need.

National Students of AMF, a nonprofit founded in Raleigh in 2006, provides support for college students coping with the illness, or grieving the death, of a loved one.  To continue to provide assistance to college students, the National Students of AMF’s annual fundraising event, the 2nd Annual Spring Soiree, will be held on March 26, 2011 at The Stockroom at 203 in downtown Raleigh at 7 p.m.  All proceeds will be used to support college students who need help coping during times of despair. The night will feature silent and live auctions, food by Caffe Luna, and music by Back ‘N Time.

“The Spring Soiree brings everyone  together to celebrate the positive impact we’ve had on a college student’s life,” said David Fajgenbaum, Raleigh resident and co-founder of National Students of AMF, whose mother Anne Marie Fajgenbaum, passed away from brain cancer when he was in his first year in college.  “When my mom passed away in 2004, I promised her that I would create an outlet for college students, who, like me, were coping with a loved one’s illness or death and were suffering in silence. The energy generated by the event will make a difference for college students in need.”

The Fayetteville Street Sponsor for this year’s event is Howard, Merrell & Partners.. Wilmington Street sponsors include  Fran and Tim Buckley, gena chandler, Barbara and Bill Pinna, CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, and Randolph E. Cloud & Associates.  Blount Street sponsors include  BB&T Insurance Services – Research Triangle Region, DJF Builders, Guardian Capital Investors, LLC, Jane and Buddy Kelly, Karen and Larry Kelly,  North State Bank, Perkins, Lund, Collar & Associates, PLLC, Rex Healthcare and Marian and Richard Taylor.

The silent and live auctions will showcase a variety of experiences, vacations and items from local merchants.  Items up for auction include everything from babysitting services and a week at Topsail Beach to a day on the set with WTVD’s Angela Hampton.

The Spring Soiree website, www.amfsoiree.org, has additional information, and tickets can be purchased through the site.

About National Students of AMF Support Network

Founded in 2006, the mission of National Students of AMF (www.studentsofamf.org) is to support college students grieving the illness or death of a loved one.  Research shows that 35-48% of college student have lost a family member or close friend within the last two years.  Students at AMF chapters throughout the country provide peer support to fellow students facing bereavement.

Since its inception, Students of AMF has formed 37 official chapters with many more in development.  In addition to providing peer support, members are empowered to give back to their communities by engaging in service projects to volunteer and raise awareness and funds for causes that are important to chapter members.

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, donate, or learn more about Students of AMF chapter, please contact Staci Barfield at staci@studentsofamf.org.