ONE WEEK! Just one week left until I start my new adventure, with Mennonite Central Committee as a “SALT’er” (Service And Learning Together). For the past few months I have been preparing for my leave; raising money, learning Spanish through the app Duolingo, scheduling my doctors appointments and in the last couple of weeks saying “goodbye.”
I love planning events and figured that hosting a special event would be a fun way to raise money for MCC and my support. With the help of my family, I planned a “Wine and Canvas Fundraiser.” I began by creating and sending out personal invites to people who we believed would be interested. We served a variety of breads, cheeses, dips, and wines. A family friend from church played her cello as people walked in and socialized. My sister, Natasha lead the guests in painting a Colombian landscape. The night was a success in that I was able to raise over $1,000 for my trip and had a great time as well.
The table setting
Natasha leading the painting of the Colombian Landscape
Friends, family, and church members came out to show their support and to have fun
Friends working on their paintings
Kwesi repeatedly saying: "Ayo would love this!"
The Van Dam volunteer after party
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