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Article: `Vagina Monologues' donates $50,000 to women's foundation
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- February 19, 2001
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`Vagina Monologues' donates $50,000 to women's foundation
Although "The Vagina Monologues" showcases a specific body part, the Chicago production came just in time for Valentine's Day, contributing over $100,000 to the national V-Day Fund, with $50,000 distributed locally to the Chicago Foundation for Women.
Additionally, through the V-Day College Initiative, local colleges benefited. The production and proceeds were presented to the local women's non-profit organizations according to Rob Kolson, producer of the Chicago production.
"The Vagina Monologues" is currently playing at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave.
"By producing this show, I'm proud that we're not only contributing ...