The Giving Garage team recently, moved its charity train to the Hearts
of Gold Children Hospice Surulere, Lagos. Gracing the occasion were celebrities
like Yaw, Grace Amah, Sam Uche, Ifeoma Okeke, Senator, International model,
Boma Akpore, Elenu, Funny Bone, Kent Oxygen, Instagram sensation comedienne,
Wofai Ifada, Juju pop star, JDon, and MC Prince, among others.
Guests were treated with a lunch of prawn rice, mixed with the African
culinary favorite, Jollof rice, with chops of fried plantain by the side, and
chicken wings to go. After which they took a tour, celebrating with the
children and donating to the sustenance of the home. Shoes, clothes, and
cupcakes were also auctioned, and donated to the children and staff of the
home. Artistes, Kent Oxygen, JDon, G-Girl, Olusho, and the amazing voice from
Pacelli School of the blind wowed the guests with the sonority of their voices,
the dexterity of their tunes, and the melodiousness of their rhythm.
Speaking on the history of the home, Mrs Laja Adedoyin said, “Hearts of
Gold Children Hospice, the first Children Hospice in Nigeria, opened its doors
on the 2nd of October 2003 to abandoned children, especially those
with extreme physical and mental disabilities”. She also encouraged the Giving
Garage team, and the guests to visit other charity homes in the country to
share the fun and love with the residents. On a lighter note, but very serious
to her, she prayed for all singles present, and even went ahead to do a match
making of them, saying God will settle each and every one of them.
Actress Ifeoma Okeke said, “Giving is a necessity, and the hand that
gives never lacks, I am a living witness”. Grace Amah appreciated the Giving
Garage team, saying we all should join hands together to give these children a
childhood of fun, love, and happiness.
Team leader, Chaste Inegbedion encouraged the guests to continue the
celebrations and donations to charity. Speaking on the #3k4Orphans campaign, he said the idea is to raise One million,
five hundred thousand naira from 500 donors so that the home can start a
business venture that will sustain them. He commended the Support of Donors
most especially Mr. Akin Fatunke, manager, public & government relations of
Exxon Mobil who had flown in to Lagos to attend the event and support the
campaign.
The Giving Garage team presented the gifts from various donors to the
home, thanking them for their kind reception. Mrs. Laja also thanked all guests
present, and the giving garage team for their efforts, saying that God’s
blessings will not cease in their lives.
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