All proceeds can be donated to help African grandmothers affected by AIDS.
A bunch of Richmond seniors not too long ago raised $four,500 at a spring style present to assist enhance the lives of African grandmothers affected by AIDS.
On Could four, 160 neighborhood members gathered on the Thompson Group Middle to see the newest summer time journey style modeled by Richmond Gogos grandmothers.
The style fundraiser was led by Richmond Gogos in partnership with Vicki Hodgson, proprietor of Jetlag Journey Trend Boutique in Steveston.
“It was actually good. It was numerous enjoyable. Total, everybody appeared to have a very good time,” mentioned Lauris Williams, one of many co-founders of Richmond Gogos.
“It was a brand new concept we had and it turned out rather well.”
The Gogos are devoted to supporting the Stephen Lewis Basis's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Marketing campaign, which empowers grandmothers in African international locations who take care of grandchildren orphaned by the HIV and AIDS pandemic.
Attendees additionally loved scones with jam and butter, tea and occasional served on the Gogos' most interesting china whereas looking for repurposed crafts and jewelery made by the Gogos. Prizes have been additionally donated for the occasion.
Williams advised the Information Whereas the occasion was “numerous enjoyable,” it was additionally “numerous work” and he hopes extra volunteers can be a part of the membership.
“There isn’t a requirement to be an aged lady to be a part of the Richmond cohort,” she mentioned, including that the one requirement is that volunteers be capable of meet in the course of the day.
For extra details about the Richmond Gogos, go to richmondgogos.org or electronic mail [email protected].
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