Avila University
Dr. Ron Slepitza, Avila University; appeared on The View on February 6th and surprised the Sterling family of Blue Springs, Missouri, with $500,000 in scholarships for their seven children. Lauren and Scott Sterling recently adopted five Peruvian orphans, and the money will ensure that the children receive an American education and bright futures.
Also featured in the April 6th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Lorenzo Bevilaqua
Sherri Shepherd, The View; Elisabeth Hasselbeck, The View; the Sterling family, Joy Behar, The View; Dr. Ron Slepitza and Ann O’Meara, both with Avila University; and Whoopi Goldberg, The View
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