The July Girlfriends Films charity donation goes to help a
well-respected member of the adult entertainment industry’s family –
Shelly Sandau, Director of Purchasing for Lion’s Den’s chain of 43
retail stores. Girlfriends Films’ principals Dan O’Connell and Moose are
honored to donate $1000 to help Sandau establish an annual scholarship
in the name of his beloved daughter, Ashley Julia Sandau, who is
remembered by friends and family as a loving, adventurous, and daring
young woman. The Ashley Julia Sandau Scholarship Fund will be awarded
each year to a student majoring in Journalism / Mass Communications at
St. Bonaventure University, Ashley’s alma mater.
Ashley Julia
Sandau graduated second in her field from St. Bonaventure University in
2010 with a bachelors in Journalism / Mass Communications. In 2011, she
earned a masters degree in Integrated Marketing and began working for
Solomon Levy at System JO in Valencia, CA. “Many people in our industry
had a chance to meet Ashley while she was working for System JO,” states
Ashley’s father, Shelly. “She attended 2 ILS shows and the winter ANME
show in 2012. Ashley is actually the person who came up with the idea to
have a soft serve ice cream machine at the spring ILS to promote System
JO flavored lubes – they had some ice cream flavors.”
While
sorting through old school papers, Ashley’s mother, Liz, found an
epithet Ashley wrote for her high school AP English class when she was
16. In it, Ashley discussed how she wanted to be remembered: “I just
want to be remembered by those I love as good and kind, but not too
good... just the right amount of daring, fearlessness, flirtation, and
mischief. I want peple to look back on me, the times we had and the
memories they made with me, and smile.” “Ashley was the closest person
to being perfect I have ever known,” says Shelly. “She always had a kind
word about everyone she ever knew. She was as beautiful on the inside
as she was on the outside – extremely intelligent, a true joy to be
around. She is truly missed by everyone who knew her.”
By
creating the scholarship in her name, Ashley’s parents are ensuring the
young woman will continue to impact the lives of others even after her
death. For the fund to be activated, it must reach $7,500.00. To
contribute, visit CRCFOnline.org and click on “Donate Now.” Then type in
“Ashley Julia Sandau.” Donors may also call (716)-488-0387 to help.