The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is honored to be the beneficiary of the Purple Ribbon Benefit Gala, hosted annually by the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at the University of Utah. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering safer communities through education, advocacy, and action. The Foundation is deeply grateful to Alpha Chi Omega for their continued dedication to honoring Lauren’s legacy and advancing the mission to end relationship and dating violence on college campuses.
The Purple Ribbon Benefit Gala is Alpha Chi Omega’s annual signature event and a meaningful celebration of compassion, community, and advocacy. Each year, the sisters of the Beta Nu chapter at the University of Utah unite their campus and community in support of survivors of domestic violence through this special evening of awareness and action.
The gala marks the culmination of Lauren’s Legacy Month—a month-long campaign dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Lauren McCluskey. Throughout the month, Alpha Chi Omega hosts events and initiatives focused on education, service, and fundraising to support the Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s mission of preventing dating violence and promoting campus safety.
This year’s Purple Ribbon Benefit Gala will be especially significant. Jill McCluskey, mother of Lauren and founder of the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, will serve as keynote speaker, sharing Lauren’s story and the importance of prevention, advocacy, and collective action. University of Utah President Taylor Randall will also deliver remarks, emphasizing the university’s commitment to safety and the enduring impact of this cause.
Together, their presence reminds us why this cause matters: to honor Lauren’s legacy, to champion prevention, and to ensure that every student and community member feels safe and supported. Find more information about the event and register to attend at the link below:
About Alpha Chi Omega Beta Nu:
The Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega supports raising awareness and educating others about Domestic Violence Awareness and the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, making a lasting impact on their community and women across the country. The chapter is dedicated to raising awareness of relationship violence and empowering college communities to create safer environments through advocacy, education, and fundraising. Their commitment to domestic violence prevention inspires meaningful change and helps transform campuses into places where safety, respect, and support thrive.
Alpha Chi Omega is also known as a trailblazer in defining and advocating for the sorority experience. Throughout their history, they have been a model for other sororities and were the first to adopt board governance, create programming on relationships and speak out about domestic violence on campuses nationwide.
