Peace and greeting my friends, it is a lovely day under a bright and sunny sky. We are very happy with the out come of the "African Charity Ball". Everything went well,as we expected.
Those receiving Bridge of Hope Awards were:
African aid organization launching U.S. effort with a North Carolina group. The 16th African Ball held in North Carolina on March 14, provided the venue this year for the launching of the Norwegian African Aid Organization(NADAORG)in the United States.
The ball will be known in the future by its new name,the African Charity Ball.The host organization for the ball was Ile Asekunle Osun Ojubo(Shine). The theme of this years event was "Small Town,Big Hearts, With Hands Across the Globe". along with the launching of NADAORS, the organization also sponsored its awards ceremony.
The host group will be collecting items through May 15, to carry to Africa. Needed items include bedroom slippers of all sizes,old prescription eyeglasses,and diabetic monitors,call area code 252... 430-7869,431-1041 or 915-1068,(weekends). For more information and to make a donation.
More information on NADAORG visit the organization website at nadaorg.no
The Recipients of The Bridge of Hope Awards were:
City of Henderson...Centre of Excellence Award,Henderson, NC
Chief Iyalode Marvin Asekunle-Coleman,Humanity Person of the Year Award
Henderson,NC
Iwa Pele... Baltimore,Md
Iya, Regina Perez
Gloria Gaddy
Triangle Home Health...Henderson,NC
Josepine Tally, Nurse
Diane Lucas,Nurse
Mary Davis - Royster, Davis Royster Funeral Home, Henderson,NC
Centre of Excellence
Deryl Von Williams...child advocate,community advocate,Vance County Learning Center,Director Henderson,NC
Iya Marion Williams...Foundation of Closure, Henderson,NC
Bishop Timonthy Birkett...Church Alive,Bronx ,NY
Bishop Robert L.Dunn...Bronx,NY
Vance County Elks Lodge...Henderson,NC
Britthaven(Nursing Care Home) of Henderson and Tarboro,NC
Henderson Lions Club, Henderson,NC
Prince Kolani...Sankofa Educational Center, Washington, DC
Rev.Tolokun Omokunde...Child Advocate,Oxford,NC
