Marble of the World Donates $250,000 in Granite to Lynn University Remembrance Plaza in Boca Raton, Florida
Exotic Stone Donated to Build Breathtaking Granite Monument Honoring Students and Professors Lost in the 2010 Haiti Earthquake
ON a humanitarian mission in January 2010, twelve Lynn University students and two faculty members went on the Journey of Hope to Haiti.
Even though they arrived just a day before the deadly quake, they had time to make a difference at a school for the handicapped and a girls’ orphanage. A 7.0 earthquake tragically interrupted their plans, taking the lives of four students and two professors.
In honor of those students and faculty members, Lynn University embarked on designing and constructing the Lynn University Remembrance Plaza on its Boca Raton, FL campus, which features a magnificent monument constructed of exotic stone, prisms, cascading water, and a reflection pool.
For the construction of this monument, Marble of the World donated exotic stone valued at more than $250,000. Designed by renowned Sousa Architecture, the Remembrance Plaza will be a place of remembrance, reflection and inspiration for generations to come.
“This a meaningful project,” said Marble of the World owner, Charles Urso.“We truly feel for the families and friends of the students and professors that were lost in Haiti and know that this magnificent Remembrance Plaza will honor them in a special way.”
In addition to donating exotic stone for the monument, Marble of the World also hosted a fundraiser at its Fort Lauderdale, FL showroom in April 2011.
Co-sponsored by LUXE Magazine, the well-attended event raised additional funds through raffles of generously donated gifts from area businesses.
The event coincided with Marble of the World’s 25th anniversary celebration.
“We are so grateful for Marble of the World and Charles and Susan Urso’s generous support of Remembrance Plaza,” said Lynn University President Kevin M. Ross. “This memorial will help us carry on the legacies of the lost members of the Journey of Hope and make sure that their story is never forgotten.”
To learn more or to donate to the Remembrance Plaza at Lynn University, visit: https://our.lynn.edu/remembranceplaza.
About Marble of the World
For over 25 years, Marble of the World has been a leading resource among interior designers, architects, builders, and style-conscious homeowners. As one of the largest importers of exotic stone in the Southeast United States,
Marble of the World’s state-of-the-art, 150,000 square-foot showroom features exclusive varieties of travertine, onyx, granite, marble, quartzite, limestone, semi-precious stone, and more for every imagineable application – including interior and exterior.
With a reputation for first quality service and a deep understanding of natural stone, Marble of the World’s professional and experienced staff are dedicated to delivering exceptional value and personalized service, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Marble of the World operates two Florida showrooms: located in Fort Lauderdale and Palm City/Stuart. For more information, visit online at www.marbleoftheworld.com or call 800-537-6995.