Horace Patterson Foundation
The Horace Patterson Foundation celebrated its 15Th anniversary with an evening of elegance and excellence at the Centro Caboto Cultural Centre. It was packed. I am sure there were more than 200 participants at $43.00 a plate. It was a Black and White affair. Ms Lois Patterson, President took the time to remind people to wear black and white and also to bring an item for the Winnipeg Harvest. There was a lovely meal of chicken and calypso rice with a light tasty dessert of Mango gelate and a touch of cream at the top.
Ms Adoma Patterson Founder of the Dumisani Productions,flew in from Hawaii to present the keynote address and to participate in this important milestone of the Horace Patterson Foundation, developed to honor and carry out her father's work in promoting education among young Black students.
Chioma spoke about finding one's purpose in life and the importance of pursuing one's dream and not allow anyone to design that dream for you. She delivered a powerful, thoughtful presentation that won her a standing ovation. She called on the Horace Patterson Foundation to reach out to children who are living in violent homes, who do not have the resources available to them as more fortunate children. These are the children who needs a chance to pursue their dreams and a chance to fulfil their potential.
Congratulations to the seven scholarship recipients of $1,000 dollars each.
The recipients are: Antoninette Melissa Bryan, Patricia Maria Kumbakisaka, Kweku Paul Matthews, Martha Johnson Mayen, Elizabeth Onyebuchi Okolo, Angelo Fabian Phills, Mario Dominic Phills.
Congratulations to HPF for putting on a classy, successful and enjoyable event. May they continue to support our youths towards that important educational pursuit.