Fundraiser For Kenyan Children A Huge Success

Fr. Gabriel received a round of applause from all attendees on obtaining his Doctorate Degree in Philosophy The Third Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser hosted by members of the St. John's Kenyan Children's foundation was held on Saturday, May 16th, at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale. The event drew close to 150 guests who enjoyed the taste of several international wines, and participated in the Chinese and Silent Auctions with great prizes that were generously donated by local businesses for this event.

Fr. Gabriel Muteru, Honorary Chairman, greeted all the guests as they arrived, and offered a very eloquent speech about the foundation's mission and all the latest accomplishment during the last year. Fr. Gabriel also received a congratulatory standing ovation when it was announced that he received his Doctorate degree in Philosophy from the New School in Manhattan. The atmosphere was festive and the spirit of giving was overwhelming. It was a very special evening shared by people of faith with a strong desire to make a change in the lives of many orphan Kenyan children who need education and basic necessities. Congratulations to the lucky winners of the Chinese Auction. They left the event very happy, holding their beautiful baskets. Congratulations also to Barbara Debold, the winner of the 50/50 Raffle.

A surprised but happy winner The Foundation would like to thank all the generous donors of prizes for the Chinese and Silent Auctions, all the guests who contributed with their presence and generosity, and the volunteers who helped to organize this event. Our heartfelt gratitude to Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, Principal of Kellenberg Memorial High School, and the Marianist Community, for their continued support.

The Foundation is a registered NY State, 501-3 C, non-for-profit organization, whose mission is to provide an education and to promote the welfare of orphan Kenyan children. If you would like to receive more information about becoming a parent-sponsor for one of the orphan children, and help support education, please contact Kathy Billanti at 516-742-2991. Correspondence and/or donations may be sent to P. O. Box 411, Garden City, NY 11530. Have a blessed and happy summer.

Joyce Abamont is happy with her prize

Mary Broyles wins a great prize Fr Gabriel warmly greets a guest Fr. Gabriel cuts the cake with Marygene Anderson and Barbara Debold Lucky Winner Ray Larkin celebrates his good luck Fr. Gabriel warmly welcomes Ann Paulson Board Member Vivian Tener also wins a prize Board Members Kathy Billanti and Barbara Debold with Ellen Giordano Another happy winner of a pretty basket A friendly group celebrates their good luck Another happy and lucky guest Fr. Andiy Egargo authographs his book for Jack McKenna Gerda Schoffelen and Pat Dolan are the lucky winners Elaine and Dan Kelley with Ann Dincenzen Fr. Gabriel with Board Members Doug and Mary Ellen Drogalis The Broyles and the Levanos having a good time Lilian Mora and Gerda Shoffelen with Vivian and Terry Tener