Tis the season! This was our first winter event, so the theme was family. I want to thank the 2019 sponsors: Akente Express, Nyadak Pal Ltd, Hyatt Place, International Spectrum Cosmetics, Diaper Cakes by Cesiah and Class Act Productions & Entertainment. Coordinators Marius Bocco- Photography, Patrick Defo- DJ and Naquetta Ricks- Emcee (President of the African Chambers of Commerce). Designers: Rachel Kandes- Kandes Couture (Congo); Bukola Araoye- Bukkyra Company (Nigeria), Byasima Couture -Edith Muyinda (Uganda), Will and May Fashion Garment Design- Tronella Nakaye- Uganda and Ethiopia presentation. Southern Sudan Balance and Stability group-Thom performance, volunteers and my family. In addition, thanks to Heidi Rickels- Founder of FRESHWATER Project International who helped with auctioning off the African basket, so villages in Malawi-Africa get clean water. Finally, thanks to all our guests that were able to attend. Merry Christmas!
