The Break the Silence, Say No to Domestic Violence Group – Sukree Boodram, Dianne Madray, Stella Ramsaroop and Varshnie Singh will be among the 2012 honorees when the Guyanese American Cultural Foundation of Central Florida (GACFCF) hosts its 8th annual Republic Ball on Saturday, February 25.
According to the Caribbean American Passport News Magazine, the GACACF ball will also honour Dr Victor Boodhoo and Author Conrad Taylor.
The ball, which is a fundraiser, has been held annually since 2005. Proceeds from this event have helped the Dharm Shala in New Amsterdam, Berbice with the construction of a kitchen and the provision of beds; Uncle Eddie’s Home in Georgetown with the repair of its roof and fence; a children’s sanctuary on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway with the provision of potable water and a donation of medicines valued at US$20,000 to a medical outreach mission to Guyana. In the US, proceeds from this event have in the past assisted Guyanese American victims of Hurricane Katrina and other worthy causes. Last year part of the proceeds from the gala went towards the Linden Fund and the GACACF Scholarship Fund, the magazine said.
Previous guests of honour and keynote speakers have included Dr Vincent Adams, CCH Pounder, Dave Martins and ER Braithwaite.
The ball also celebrates Guyana’s 42nd Republic anniversary and the venue is the Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819.
