The University of Mississippi Athletics
Leigh Anne Tuohy To Speak On Campus
3/15/2010 | Athletics
OXFORD, Miss. -- Leigh Anne Tuohy, the mother who inspired the Oscar-winning performance by Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side," will be at Ole Miss Saturday, April 17 to accept the inaugural Legacy Award presented by the Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy.
The Legacy Award, which recognizes the contributions of a person who epitomizes one or more of the Women's Council's goals of philanthropy, leadership and mentorship, was established this year in celebration of the council's 10th anniversary.
A 1982 Ole Miss graduate, Tuohy will be honored at a 10 a.m. ceremony in the Overby Center Auditorium (adjacent to Farley Hall) and at a $100-per-plate brunch at 11:30 a.m. at The Inn at Ole Miss. Both events are sponsored by Cellular South. Proceeds from the brunch will benefit the Women's Council.
Her story of rescuing homeless teenager Michael Oher—a former Rebels All-American and current Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle—has touched the hearts of people across the country.
"I can't think of a better example of the power of one person to transform another person's life than Leigh Anne Tuohy," said Mary Sharp Rayner, chair of the Women's Council. "We are thrilled to be able to launch our award by recognizing such an extraordinary woman."
Tuohy is the wife of former Ole Miss basketball star Sean Tuohy, who remains the SEC all-time assists leader. The All-SEC guard guided the Rebels to three consecutive postseason appearances for the first time in school history (1980-82).
Admission to the 10 a.m. event is free, but tickets are required. Tickets to both events are available online at www.umfoundation.com/omwc/legacy.
