INA, Ill. (February 14, 2025) — Rend Lake College and the RLC Foundation hosted Benton Community Night on Wednesday, February 12. This night was in coordination with the RLC Men's Basketball game against Parkland College.
PICTURED: Dawn Johnson (RLCF Major Gift Officer), Allison Reider (Franklin Hospital Chief Nursing Office), and Benton Consolidated High School Cheerleaders
The official sponsor of Benton Community Night was Franklin Hospital who generously donated $5,000 to The Game Plan. Franklin Hospital is committed to best-quality healthcare in the region.
"The night could not have been possible without our sponsor, Franklin Hospital, which is a critical pillar in Franklin County," said Dawn Johnson, RLCF Major Gift Officer. "We are incredibly fortunate to have a CEO like James Johnson whose generosity and leadership continue to strengthen our hospital and region."
Community Nights are organized by the RLC Foundation, Community Outreach, Student Services and the Athletic Department as a way to welcome high school students on RLC’s campus and feel the school spirit as they cheer on the Warriors at home games.
"We appreciate the BCHS Cheerleaders, coached by Ms. Linda Smith and the band directed by Mr. Timothy McDaniel coming out to perform for the Warriors," said Johnson. "They brought incredible energy and spirit to Community Night, showing dedication not just to the school, but the entire community. Their enthusiasm and school pride definitely added to the atmosphere of the event! "
To learn more about how to get involved in Community Nights or ways to contribute to The Game Plan, contact Dawn Johnson at johnsond@rlc.edu or call her at 618-437-5321, ext. 1213.
To learn more about The Game Plan, visit rlc.edu/gameplan.
RLC would like to extend their deepest gratitude towards Banterra for donating $1 million to The Game Plan, the largest corporate sponsorship agreement in RLC history.
