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“America Big Sisters Fundraiser4 Awards Luncheon hosted by Tragil Wade was recently held at the Odyssey Country Club. The foundation promotes the 3 E’s , Educate, Empower and Encourage. The organization has impacted the lives of over 4,000 teen girls. The event featured a panel discussion by the Wade family and honored community representatives throughout the Chicagoland area. Dwyane Wade Jr; Pastor Jolinda Wade; Tragil Wade, CEO/Founder America Big Sisters; and Dwyane Wade, Sr.

Congratulations to the “Better Yourself Foundation” and CEO /Founder Teresa Griffin on a wonderful “Trunk Event”. High school students from across the Chicagoland area received trunks filled with supplies needed for college. Kudos to a fantastic, entertaining event held at the Du Sable Museum. Photo by: Sheila Jackson.

Teresa Griffin performs with the student trunk recipients.

The students who performed on stage during the “Truck” presentation were given cash money collected from the audience. It was a wonderful fun filled evening.

“The Trunk Event” truck was filled with pillows, school supplies, cleaning products and snacks. Photo by: Sheila Jackson.

Happy Birthday Debbie Fulton!
Fulton ( seated center with the red scarf) was surrounded by friends, who wished her well, at an event at Beverly Woods Restaurant.

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