College of Saint Mary to Host Second Annual Ignite the Flame Luncheon
College of Saint Mary is hosting its second annual Ignite the Flame fundraising event in support of women’s athletics. The luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at the Lied Fitness Center Fieldhouse on the College of Saint Mary’s campus, 7000 Mercy Road. The event will showcase the achievements of Flames Athletics and athletes and investments made in the greater Omaha community.
The program, including lunch, will highlight Flames Athletics and a speaker from the Omaha sports community, Gina Mancuso-Prososki, who plays for the Omaha Supernovas in the Pro Volleyball Federation. CSM will present Mancuso-Prososki with the Ignite the Flame Community Impact Award, honoring an individual or organization in our community dedicated to supporting girls and women in their participation in athletics and health and wellness. Event proceeds support CSM athletes and Flames Athletics programming and scholarships.
“At CSM, we’re passionate about the transformative power of athletics for women. Engaging in sports opens doors to life-changing opportunities, fostering personal growth, resilience, and leadership skills,” said Robbie Shay, director of athletics. “Our commitment is to provide a platform where women can excel, embrace challenges, and shape their destinies through the incredible journey of athletic participation.”
In addition to serving nearly 200 CSM student-athletes, Flames Athletics partners with several organizations in the Omaha metro to support women by offering athletics and wellness activities, such as Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon Club, Omaha Public Schools and Special Olympics of Omaha. The Lied Fitness Center Fieldhouse is also the home practice facility for the Omaha Supernovas.
Tickets for the event can be purchased online at CSM.edu/Ignite. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Terri Campbell, vice president of alumni and donor relations, at tcampbell [at] csm.edu. To support the athletic department and make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit CSM.edu/Ignite.
