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2017 Hummingbird Gala – Press Release

November 1, 2017 in AFJ Happenings, NEWS & EVENTS
2017 Hummingbird Gala – Press Release

The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. Raises Over U$350K in New York
NEW YORK (October 24, 2017) -The energy was electric on Monday night (October 23rd) in New York City as the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) honored Joseph M. Matalon, Vincent HoSang, Cecil Sam Wright. A performance by Busy Signal and Max Glazer created an unforgettable evening at the Mandarin Oriental as more than 230 friends of Jamaica gathered to help raise funds in support of the AFJ’s mission for Jamaica.

AFJ President, Wendy Hart stated “We want to thank all of our Friends of Jamaica for their incredible generosity which made the evening such a success and will help further our support to those in need in Jamaica.”

The prestigious roster of former United States Ambassadors to Jamaica and others with interests in Jamaica who compile the AFJ’s Board were joined by event Master of Ceremonies Kori Chambers, Newscaster WPIX, Malik Yoba, Actor, Copeland Bryan, former NFL Player, Ambassador Courtney Rattray and Consul General Trudy Deans. The annual New York Gala is an opportunity for the Diaspora community, supporters and friends with an interest in Jamaica to give back to Jamaicans in the areas of education, healthcare and economic development.

The Gala featured a highly coveted selection of auction items including luxury vacation packages from the Santuary Camelback Mountain Resort, Couples Resorts, Sandals Resorts, Golden Eye, Half Moon, RIU, Rockhouse, Spanish Court, Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, Casa Morada and other curated experiential items.

AFJ Galas have attracted a diverse and aware audience of friends of Jamaica. Former honorees have included Bob Pittman, iHeartMedia, Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, National Continental Baking Company, Lowell Hawthorne, GoldenKrust, Dennis Lalor, ICWI, Kenny Benjamin, Guardsman Group, Denis O’Brien, Digicel, Ralph & Ricky Lauren, Harry Belafonte and numerous others. To date, the AFJ has presented grants of over U$14M. The AFJ demonstrates the power of collaboration and support to help engage people from underserved communities.

“What is bigger than a contribution is the demonstration of advocacy for our causes. We are committed to help Jamaicans in need with tools and opportunities to help them improve their conditions and realize their fullest potential,” said AFJ Executive Director Caron Chung.

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