Wheels to Africa

Visit our NEW WEBSITE!

winndixie4 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:16:05 +0000

Please visit us at our new website! Wheels-to-Africa.org

October 18, 2009 Kick off 4 to 6 PM

winndixie4 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:12:25 +0000

John Wanda, Arlington Academy of Hope Founder, will speak at the 2009 Kick off party where Wheels to Africa will honor its 2008 volunteers. In addition, new volunteers will have an opportunity to learn more about Wheels to Africa. Snacks will be served.

Please join us at National Rural Electric Cooperative

4301 Wilson Blvd.

Arlington, VA 22203

Conference Room – parking under the building

Contact Info

winndixie4 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:04:46 +0000

Contact Info

Leon H. Sullivan Awards – Kennedy Center August 27, 2009

winndixie4 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:41:32 +0000

sullivan foundation

1000 bikes and loving it!

The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Awards

winndixie4 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:39:23 +0000

Leon H. Sullivan Foundation
MEDIA ADVISORY
Sixth Leon H. Sullivan Summit Awards Celebration

WHO: The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation

• Ambassador (ret.) Andrew J. Young, Former U.N. Ambassador, Chairman, Leon H. Sullivan Foundation

• Ambassador Carlton Masters, Chairman, Leon H. Sullivan Summit

• Hope Masters, President & CEO, Leon H. Sullivan Foundation, Convener Leon H. Sullivan Summit

• Invited Notables: Wheels to Africa Founder Winston Duncan, Harvard Professor Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., composer Herbie Hancock, actress/humanitarian activist Mia Farrow, mobile communications entrepreneur Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim musician/composer Quincy Jones, actor/playwright Tyler Perry and many other friends of Africa; More than 1,500 national and international dignitaries, political and community leaders.

WHAT: The Sixth Sullivan Summit Awards Celebration will honor individuals and organizations that have been exemplary in their contributions to helping the poor and disadvantaged worldwide. This celebratory evening will also serve as a platform to showcase the Ninth Leon Sullivan Summit.

WHERE: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Eisenhower Theater
2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566

WHEN: Thursday, August 27, 2009
6:30 p.m. –Reception- Atrium and Foyers
8:00 p.m. – Awards Celebration- Eisenhower Theater

PHOTO
OPPS: Reception, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Atrium and Foyers
Free to media.

MEDIA Contact: media@thesullivanfoundation.org or call 202.736.2239
INFO: Media Admission is limited. RSVP and approval notification is required. Go to www.thesullivanfoundation.org in news & events for press credential form.

Wheels to Africa Bikes Shipped to Africa March 29th, 2009

winndixie4 — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:38:46 +0000

BIKES are shipped to Africa March 29th

About 20 volunteers showed up to pack and process bikes so they could be shipped to Africa on Sunday, March 29th. The bikes will arrive in Africa in about 6 to 8 weeks and we will let you know when they reach port.

THANKS for your support and help.

Winston Duncan

Our next bike collection will be December 6th, 2009 and we are looking for volunteers, site coordinators, donations, bikes, etc.

Please contact us for volunteer opportunities.