Bronx Home Care Services 6th Annual "Hands of hope" Gala Tribute, June 27, 2003

HOW IT HAPPENED: The event started with a cocktail. The audience then took their seats for the Dinner Awards, music and dance. Rev. Rosalind Braithwaite delivered the invocation, while Ms. Linda Henderson delivered the welcome address. This was followed by an overview by Executive Director, Chief Michael Anorue. The event then proceeded to the "Hands of Hope" awards presentation. The recipients included - The Rev. Rosalind Braithwaite, Senator Olga A. Mendez, Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, Elias Karmon, and Terry Martin. Subsequently, more awards were handed out to other recipients including the Home Health Aide of the year awards. Dinner was served, and the audience got down to boogieing. Prominent guests such as Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson graced the occasion.  There was a raffle draw in which Nze Ebere won the top prize - a television. Vote of thanks was delivered by Chief Anorue, and the Audience then boogied all night. Venue was - East Wood Manor, Bronx, New York. Our men Oliver Mbamara, Esq. and Felix Nnorom were on hand to cover the event and get you the most exciting photo shots as usual. Please Enjoy!

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ABOVE: Chief Michael Anorue (Executive Director) gives the audience an overview.

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Rev. Rosalind Braithwaite, shows off her Award, while her husband, Mr. Adolphus Braithwaite looks on. On her left is Bronx Home Care Services Inc.,  Executive Director, Chief Michael Anorue. 

Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo shows off her Award. she is flanked by Mr. Louis Vasquez (left) and Chief Michael Anorue (Right)

Chief Anorue exchanging appreciation with Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson at the occasion

Christine Wilson (Treasurer) presents an award to one of the Home Health Aide Award recipients

Linda Henderson (Chairperson) presents an award

Oliver Mbamara, Esq. and Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson

Chief Osuji and Chief Anorue

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Akhimien

Group photo by some of the dignitaries

Chief Ignatius Akujuo and Charles Mbamara, CPA 

Lolo Osidieme Ohakam and her sister Kelechi

Mrs. Bukky Keshinro-Owoyele and Mrs. Julie Van Lare

Chief George Ohakamnu and our man Oliver Mbamara, Esq.

Samuel L. Dunston (CEO, NA Insurance Agency) with Mrs. Julie Lare and Bukky Owoyele  

Board members

Drawing The Raffle

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Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson making a speech

Mr. Elias Karmon delivering his acceptance speech

Chairperson, Linda Henderson

Mr. Louis Vasquez (President R.A.I.N), delivering a speech at the event

Our man Oliver Mbamara, Esq. with Geoffrey Anorue (Office Manager)

Chief Anorue and Donna K. Drayton (Director of Operations, New York State Senate)

Rev. Paul Ekezie and friend

Chief George Ohakamnu and Mr. Tony Duru 

Alvin J. Thomas, Esq., with Linda Henderson

Mr. Joseph Osagie, President J & O Security services, Inc.

Sara Appau and friend

Guests enjoying their dinner

A cross section of the guests in attendance

Dancing time

Oliver Mbamara, Esq. and Senator Thompson tasting the dance floor

Bar (and drinks) nearby