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Haiti - Social: Distribution of toys by Santa 16/12/2016 09:48:22
Haitian American Actress Garcelle Beauvais will be this year’s special guest sharing the hope, the joy and the spirit of Christmas with some of Haiti’s deprived children as part of Breakfast with Santa (BWS). Other special guests will include the Marley Sisters, Lauren Hill’s daughters, Bob Marley’s granddaughters, Maria Belo and others will also be at this special celebration. They will be joined by other philanthropists, including the Honorable Judge Sybil Elias of New Jersey and Maryse Penette-Kedar, President of PRODEV Haiti, Breakfast with Santa’s Honorary Chairs: Judith Joseph, President and founder; Nathalie Thomas and Marie Love Pun Vice Presidents; Pierre Liautaud, Carline Nolte Mourra, Karline Lee Esq, Father Pierre Marie France, Nathalie Fièvre Belizaire Event co-chairs; it is anticipated that more than 2000 children from underserved communities of 13 different orphanages and PRODEV’s schools will be the beneficiaries of this joyful day. This year, a number of sites were added to extend the toy distribution and celebration to areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Matthew, including: Jeremie, Port-Salut, Cavaillon, Cayes-Jacmel…. The children will be treated to a day of fun-filled activities with Santa and his Elves, a hot Lunch, candy land fun food such as pop corn, cotton candy, shaved ice, toy distribution and unforgettable memories. J. Perry and DJ…..will entertain the kids along with clowns will be on site for face-painting, dance competitions, special prizes and give aways. Once again, our title sponsor is Trilogy International. Headed by business man, Brad Horwitz, a man with a big heart and a major supporter of Haiti and its people for many years. Other sponsors include Mattel, Inc an American multinational toy manufacturing company, Congrégation B'Nai Israel, le Temple B’Nai Tora, Lynn University, Dr. Ranley et Carine Desir, Dr. Rudolph Moise, Leslie L. Sosnowski of Boldershares, Myriam Nader with Nader Fine Arts, Raymond James, Michael Stars, CHRAD, Fondation Groupe Jean Vorbe, Karibe Hotel, Caribbean Market, Digicel Fondation Haiti, NBC-6, Pain et Gâteaux, Puce cakes and flowers, Marie Beliard, Culligan, Hainet, Jewelry to Impress, Le Chic Events, River Terminal, Société de Distribution Générale SA, Associated Food Distributors SA (AFD), SKANDRA, Selecto, MEF - Bus Transport Dignite, Coffressa, Print Max Office, Just for kicks Inc, Institution Saint Louis de Gonzague, … “Breakfast With Santa” is one of the most anticipated events for many of the schools and orphanages that serve needy and poor children in Haiti. Aside from the children having a memorable experience and receiving Christmas gifts, the event gives hope to parents who are not able to afford to celebrate and give gifts to their children during Christmas. It also is a great way to inspire members of the Diaspora and others to give back to the less fortunate in Haiti” said the event’s founder, Judith Joseph. To date, more than 35,000 children within the last nine years have benefitted from this event and there is no question, for many this has been one of the best event they have partaken in. Witnessing the joy and smiles on these youngsters’ faces is indicative that the fun-filled day impacts their lives as well as the volunteers, sponsors and other participants. BWS’s main focus is to share the joyful spirit of Christmas and promote the value of education among children in Haiti as well as Haitian American children. For more information or to make a donation, visit the website : www.breakfast-with-santa.org Call : 509-3404-1643/3790-8247 HL/ HaitiLibre
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