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Kendra Scott Donates $13.25M Endowment to The University of Texas at Austin

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas , March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Kendra Scott, founder and executive chairwoman of the Kendra Scott, LLC global accessories brand headquartered in Austin, has committed a corporate and personal philanthropic investment to The University of Texas at Austin that will expand entrepreneurship offerings at UT to help more than 24,000 women pursue their business aspirations in the coming decade.   

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendra Scott, founder and executive chairwoman of the Kendra Scott, LLC global accessories brand headquartered in Austin, has committed a corporate and personal philanthropic investment to The University of Texas at Austin that will expand entrepreneurship offerings at UT to help more than 24,000 women pursue their business aspirations in the coming decade.
  • "This gift is about supporting the next generation of women entrepreneurs," said Kendra Scott, multi-hyphenate philanthropist, designer and professor of practice at UT College of Fine Arts.
  • This new corporate and personal investment from Scott supports UT's What Starts Here fundraising campaign the largest campaign in Texas higher education history.
  • The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world.

OXIGEN Water Owners Stephen Curry and Michelle Wie West Hydrate Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Change

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

OXIGENs newest owner, LPGA Golfer Michelle Wie West, will serve as an analyst for the events preshow and live broadcast on TNT.

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  • OXIGENs newest owner, LPGA Golfer Michelle Wie West, will serve as an analyst for the events preshow and live broadcast on TNT.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201119005212/en/
    Stephen Curry and Michelle Wie West joined the company earlier this year as investors, partners, and global faces of the brand.
  • The charitable efforts of Capital Ones The Match and OXIGENs commitment to social good align seamlessly, resulting in the perfect partnership match.
  • I am inspired by Capital Ones The Match: Champions for Change mission and participating this year is very special for many reasons, said Stephen Curry, OXIGEN Owner and three-time NBA Champion.

OXIGEN Water Announces Newest Owner and Partner: LPGA Golfer and New Mom, Michelle Wie West

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

OXIGEN Water continues its mission of helping people Recover + Rise, partnering with superstar athlete who knows the mission firsthand: U.S. Womens Open champion and new mom, Michelle Wie West.

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  • OXIGEN Water continues its mission of helping people Recover + Rise, partnering with superstar athlete who knows the mission firsthand: U.S. Womens Open champion and new mom, Michelle Wie West.
  • Throughout her career, Michelle battled through wrist and hand injuries, embodying the OXIGEN ethos of Recover + Rise.
  • With oxygen playing an important role in faster recovery, Michelle has felt the benefits of OXIGEN in her daily routine.
  • Fellow OXIGEN owner Stephen Curry said, Its very exciting to welcome Michelle to the OXIGEN family.

Challenged Athletes Foundation Raises Over $530,000 to Empower the Next Generation of Challenged Athletes

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Friday, March 6, 2020

The heart-filled evening united the Bay Area community to salute Paralympic hopefuls and honor local youth adaptive athletes.

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  • The heart-filled evening united the Bay Area community to salute Paralympic hopefuls and honor local youth adaptive athletes.
  • More than 350 supporters, athletes, Bay Area business leaders and celebrities embraced the nights theme, Together in Sport, to empower more individuals with physical challenges to pursue an active lifestyle.
  • Featured guests included LPGA pro golfer Michelle Wie West and husband, Jonnie West, Director Basketball Operations of the Golden State Warriors.
  • There is still time to donate to the event to support challenged athletes in the Bay Area and beyond, visit challengedathletes.org/coh to make a contribution to CAF and its programs.