Leaders for Life Online Celebration Concludes Today
5/6/2021 8:00:00 AM | Ath. Development
Josie Abboud and Laura Baker were honored yesterday with the Believe and Achieve and Leader for Life Awards. The week-long celebration of Women's Athletics wraps up today.
Friday, May 7 - 6:00 p.m.
Creighton Athletics is proud to have supported female student-athletes for several decades. In what year were the first women's athletic scholarships awarded at Creighton? #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/e09cmC3UFs
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 7, 2021
Friday, May 7 - 5:00 p.m.
Thank you to our wonderful and dedicated Leaders for Life Committee!#GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/Z687AguWUd
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 7, 2021
Friday, May 7 - 12:00 p.m.
The primary goal of Leaders for Life is to raise money in support of scholarship for female student-athletes. Thanks to the generosity of a Leaders for Life Committee Member, every dollar donated today will be matched up to $25,000! https://t.co/LlKhmoMOsZ pic.twitter.com/Baa3yADWy1
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 7, 2021
Friday, May 7 - 11:00 a.m.
We appreciate your partnership! @BurlingtonCapital @5pointsbank
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 7, 2021
@the_mediaspark#GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/RwbE53ax6N
Friday, May 7 - 10:00 a.m.
Prior to his role as the McCormick Endowed Athletic Director, @bdrass was a head coach of which Bluejay women's team? #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/PEZA1cCnRX
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 7, 2021
Friday, May 7 - 9:00 a.m.
We appreciate your partnership! @BurlingtonCapital @5pointsbank
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 7, 2021
@the_mediaspark#GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/RwbE53ax6N
Thursday, May 6 - 6:00 p.m.
Creighton Athletics has been partners with @fitgirlinc for five years mentoring young girls in the community. pic.twitter.com/H74Wp1ze0t
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 7, 2021
Thursday, May 6 - 5:00 p.m.
Creighton Athletics looks for wins on & off the playing field. @CreightonXC delivers on that, in both the community and the classroom. They bring in the highest GPA of all sports over the past 20 years. Support their next SUCCESS story at https://t.co/LlKhmovd4p #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/OHDic7f0T7
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 6, 2021
Thursday, May 6 - 12:00 p.m.
Each year at the Leaders for Life luncheon, Creighton Athletics recognizes a woman of high character who has demonstrated truly outstanding and consistent support for women's athletics at Creighton. Former Creighton Women's Basketball and Creighton Volleyball alumna, Laura (Gebhart) Baker, BS'95, PA-C, is founder of LSB Medical Inc., a medical claims processing company with an emphasis on serving veterans with disability claims. Prior to forming her own business in 2014, Baker was a family practice physician assistant and emergency room PA. Baker has embraced mentoring health care students including PA's, MD's and nursing students.
Baker is a volunteer firefighter and paramedic for the Gretna Fire Department and is a passionate supporter of Creighton Women's Basketball. Help us congratulate Laura Baker, the 2021 recipient of the Leaders for Life Award.Â
Thursday, May 6 - 11:00 a.m.
Congratulations to Josie Abboud, BSN'95, FACHE, the 2021 Believe and Achieve Award recipient. Awarded each year at the Leaders for Life luncheon, the Believe and Achieve Award was created to honor a business/civic leader that has impacted the community for the betterment of others, emphasizes women's issues and female empowerment, and provides outstanding mentorship of women leaders.
Abboud serves as President and CEO of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women's Hospital. In 2020, she was the recipient of the ICAN Leadership Award and Creighton University's Alumni Merit Award. She is an active community leader and has served on the Creighton Prep Board of Trustees, Marian High School Board of Directors, Creighton University's College of Nursing Advisory Board, the 6-state High Plains Division board of the American Cancer Society, the Hospice House Board and most recently on the Jaybacker Executive Board.
Thursday, May 6 - 9:00 a.m.
@JaaliWinters helped lead the Bluejay volleyball team @CreightonVB from 2015–2018. During her career, how many records did she set? Follow along this week and support future SUCCESS stories! #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/3iCh4pkleH
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 5, 2021
Wednesday, May 5 - 6:00 p.m.
@JaaliWinters helped lead the Bluejay volleyball team @CreightonVB from 2015–2018. During her career, how many records did she set? Follow along this week and support future SUCCESS stories! #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/3iCh4pkleH
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 5, 2021
Wednesday, May 5 - 5:00 p.m.
.@CreightonW10s has achieved both individual and team accolades–All-BIG EAST Honors, Capital One Academic All-American and ITA All–Academic Team.
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 5, 2021
Support their next SUCCESS story at https://t.co/LlKhmovd4p #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/E4k8AKv3YL
Wednesday, May 5 - 12:00 p.m.
.@MaryHigginsMHS was fundamental in bringing women's athletics to Creighton and assisted in awarding the first-ever scholarships to CU female student-athletes. Join us in celebrating her induction into the 2021 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame @NFCAorg. pic.twitter.com/Fam0FuzTkw
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 5, 2021
Wednesday, May 5 - 10:00 a.m.
Creighton Athletics has proudly supported female student-athletes for several decades. Which sports were the first female sports to be awarded with athletic scholarships? Comment with your answers below! Follow along this week and support future SUCCESS stories! #LeadersforLife pic.twitter.com/MXiaootn3J
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 5, 2021
Wednesday, May 5 - 9:00 a.m.
Join us this weekend, May 8 & 9 at the CU Sports Complex for the weekend series against Butler, and cheer on the Bluejays to a win a berth to the 2021 BIG EAST Conference Tournament.
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 5, 2021
Support their next SUCCESS story at https://t.co/LlKhmovd4p #WomenInSports #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/as1ZXOJrBb
Tuesday, May 4 - 7:00 p.m.
The first female student-athlete was inducted into the Creighton Hall of Fame in 1987. Who was the talented, and worthy lady to make the list? Follow along this week and support future SUCCESS stories! #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/FK0uupfHG4
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 5, 2021
Tuesday, May 4 - 5:00 p.m.
The Goal: Build well-rounded student-athletes who contribute to the community as much as they do to the team. @RowJays put in a record 1,300 hours of community service in 2018. Support their next SUCCESS story at https://t.co/LlKhmoMOsZ #GoJays #WomenInSports #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/3NS2G4C7wV
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 4, 2021
Tuesday, May 4 - 12:00 p.m.
It's time to celebrate the SUCCESSion of Creighton Women's Athletics. Leaders for Life is hosting an online celebration for our female Bluejays. Join daily on social media this week to connect with our female student-athletes. #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/iigEd4DKPQ
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 4, 2021
Tuesday, May 4 - 11:00 a.m.
The Creighton Hall of Fame is made up of several dozen individuals and teams. How many female student-athletes have been honored on the list? Follow the online event this week and support future SUCCESS stories! #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/dKujMnw6Qx
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 4, 2021
Tuesday, May 4 - 9:00 a.m.
When your program reaches the point that postseason appearances are the norm, you're on the right track. @CreightonVB has appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 10 of the past 11 years. Support their next SUCCESS story at https://t.co/LlKhmoMOsZ #WomenInSports #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/LKCr7Bl8Yo
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 4, 2021
Monday, May 3 - 6:00 p.m.
.@CoachKBooth has built a nationally recognized volleyball program. As a result, how many times has she been named National Coach of the Year? Follow the online event and support future SUCCESS stories! #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/bsBmOsl5hH
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 3, 2021
Monday, May 3 - 5:00 p.m.
If three goals are a hat trick, then what would you call 21 scores with the United Soccer Academic Awards? We'd call it SUCCESS and couldn't be prouder. Support the next @CreightonWSoc SUCCESS story at https://t.co/LlKhmovd4p #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/VnMjcFye2H
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 3, 2021
Monday, May 3 - 12:00 p.m.
Join @CreightonPres, Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ as we celebrate Leaders for Life this week, May 3-7 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/olxBUrjsdw
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 3, 2021
Monday, May 3 - 10:00 a.m.
Providing scholarships to student-athletes so they can continue their academic and athletic dreams is our main goal. Follow the online event this week and support future SUCCESS stories! #WomenInSports #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/B2OEJdaOlC
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 3, 2021
Monday, May 3 - 9:00 a.m.
.@CreightonWBB has had quite the SUCCESSion over the years–with multiple appearances in the NCAA tournament and a WNIT Championship win in 2004. Support their next SUCCESS story at https://t.co/LlKhmovd4p #GoJays #WomenInSports #LeadersForLife @Jaylyn_Agnew @WNBA @AtlantaDream pic.twitter.com/QoYmJ4rfax
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 3, 2021
Monday, May 3 - 8:00 a.m.
It's time to celebrate the SUCCESSion of Creighton Women's Athletics! Leaders for Life is hosting an online celebration of our female Bluejays. Join daily this week on social media to connect with our female student-athletes. #GoJays #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #LeadersForLife pic.twitter.com/CDmKFvaPY7
— Creighton Bluejays (@gocreighton) May 3, 2021
Creighton Women's Athletics has been a continuous progression over the years, building towards future success. As each new sport, scholarship, record and championship were added to the history books, the path was paved for the next generation to progress and succeed. We are inviting you to celebrate the SUCCESSion of Creighton Women's Athletics and support the Creighton successes yet to come.
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Starting today, Monday, May 3 through this Friday, May 7, visit the GoCreighton Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages, along with www.GoCreighton.com/LeadersforLife to learn more about Creighton's outstanding female student-athletes. While we recognize the outstanding athletic achievements of our young women, this week we focus on the achievements off the playing field and what it means to be a female leader at Creighton.
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On Thursday, May 6 at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., join us in honoring Josie Abboud and Laura Baker, this year's event honorees.
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Abboud serves as President and CEO of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women's Hospital. In 2020, she was the recipient of the ICAN Leadership Award and Creighton University's Alumni Merit Award. She is an active community leader and has served on the Creighton Prep Board of Trustees, Marian High School Board of Directors, Creighton University's College of Nursing Advisory Board, the 6-state High Plains Division board of the American Cancer Society, the Hospice House Board and most recently on the Jaybacker Executive Board.
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Former women's basketball and volleyball alumna, Laura (Gebhart) Baker, BS'95, PA-C, is founder of LSB Medical Inc., a medical claims processing company with an emphasis on serving veterans with disability claims. Before forming her own business in 2014, Baker was a family practice physician assistant and emergency room PA. Since graduating from Arizona School of Health Sciences with her MS in 2001, Baker has embraced mentoring health care students including PA's, MD's and nursing students.
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Annually held each May, traditionally, the Leaders for Life Event is held in person at the Ryan Athletic Center/DJ Sokol Arena. The event is a fundraiser for annual and endowed scholarships that directly increase the tuition assistance for outstanding female student-athletes. If you would like to support Leaders for Life, please CLICK HERE.
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We look forward to sharing the stories from our amazing young women and engaging with you in this week-long celebration. #WomenInSports #ProudBluejay #L4L #LeadersForLife
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