COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina has announced the third annual “A Celebration of Dawn Staley” featuring co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America, Robin Roberts.

Roberts will sit down with Staley for a fireside chat to discuss Staley’s life and career as part of the fundraising event set for August 13.

Doors for the evening event will open at 6 p.m. at the Pastides Alumni Center (900 Senate St.) in Columbia.

The event will highlight the Dawn Staley Champions Fund and the three-time National Champion South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley.

“Supporting scholarships is not just a charitable act, but a transformative one that enables dreams to become reality and ensures that every young mind has the chance to shine and contribute to society,” Coach Staley stated.

The Champions Fund helps support scholarships for first-generation, economically disadvantaged, underrepresented students and student-athletes at USC by providing financial aid for tuition and educational expenses, creating equal opportunities for success, principles Staley has championed, said the university.

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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley cuts down the net after the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa in the women’s NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland. South Carolina won 87-75. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

“This is more than a fundraiser, we are investing in a brighter future, empowering these young men and women with the opportunity to create a better world for themselves and their communities,” Staley said.

Support of the event can be made through corporate sponsorships and a limited number of single event ticket and table purchases.

To purchase tickets and tables online click here https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/DawnStaley.

To access sponsorship and event information, a list of current sponsors and a link to purchase individual tickets or a table, visit the Dawn Staley Champions Fund web page.