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THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH 6:00 to 8:00 PM Penumbra Foundation 36 East 30th Street New York, NY |
With special thanks to generous supporters:
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Enjoy an evening of African food and drinks, featuring a showcase and silent auction
of beautiful photos taken by CorpsAfrica's volunteer community. Featured Speaker:
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His Excellency Edward Yakobe Sawarengera
Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to the United States
Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to the United States
Featured Guests Include:
Bismack Biyombo, Charlotte Hornets
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Ashley Battle,
former WNBA player
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Swin Cash, WNBA Legend and NBA Cares Ambassador
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Chris Mullin, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer
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Honorary Congressional Host Committee:
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Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III
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Senator Christopher Murphy
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Congresswoman Susan Wild
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Get Tickets Here:
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If you cannot attend, please in the amount of your choice. If you would prefer to send a check or would like to hear more about available sponsorship packages, please email Liz Fanning at lfanning@corpsafrica.org.
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This event showcases a CorpsAfrica Volunteer-led, NBA-supported project to construct a basketball court at the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. The court will serve as a space for ongoing sports programs promoting dignity, social inclusion, and overall well-being for youth in this protracted refugee situation. View drone footage of the old court here ➡ |
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CorpsAfrica's Focus on Photography
There will be a silent auction of photos taken of and by the CorpsAfrica Volunteer community. Photos like the ones below will be viewable and available for purchase throughout the duration of the event.
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Presenting Partner: The National Basketball Association |
Silent Auction items include:
Minnesota Timberwolves Signed Ball
Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves) Signed Photo
Derrick Rose (Timberwolves) Signed Shoe
James Harden (Houston Rockets) Signed Jersey
Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers) Signed Jersey
Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors) Signed Ball
Serge Ibaka (Raptors) Signed Ball
OG Anunoby (Raptors) Signed Ball
CJ McCollum (Portland Trail Blazers) Signed Shoe
Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks) signed T-Shirt
Chiney Ogwumike (Connecticut Sun) Signed Jersey
Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves) Signed Photo
Derrick Rose (Timberwolves) Signed Shoe
James Harden (Houston Rockets) Signed Jersey
Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers) Signed Jersey
Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors) Signed Ball
Serge Ibaka (Raptors) Signed Ball
OG Anunoby (Raptors) Signed Ball
CJ McCollum (Portland Trail Blazers) Signed Shoe
Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks) signed T-Shirt
Chiney Ogwumike (Connecticut Sun) Signed Jersey
The Venue: Penumbra Foundation
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Penumbra Foundation is a nonprofit organization that brings together the Art and Science of Photography through education, research, outreach, public and residency programs. Its space is New York City's only authentic north-light studio located in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
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Food and Drink: Culinart Catering
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Guests will enjoy scrumptious coffee drinks
made with coffees from Malawi and Rwanda. |
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