Beat the Odds program set for Jan. 12

Echo staff report

The RCTC Foundation invites you to attend the seventeenth annual Beat the Odds presentation on Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Rochester International Event Center.

The program honors high school seniors and first-year RCTC students who have overcome obstacles such as personal or family hardships, abuse, neglect, poverty, medical issues, disabilities, or language and cultural barriers. Despite their challenges, these amazing students have persevered and endeavored to become personally and academically successful and are pursuing higher education.

The reception begins at 5 p.m. Dinner and the program begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 for one person and $175 for two.

To purchase tickets, contact the RCTC Foundation at (507) 281-7771.