ReNOVATE Malaria Charity Gala

Motivational and Inspiring are only 2 words that can begin to describe the ReNOVATE Gala hosted in Newark NJ this past weekend. With literally a full house of motivational speakers, performers, models, agents for social change, pageant queens, young professionals and avid networkers, the call for support for ReNOVATE's Malaria Initiative is clearly not falling upon deafened ears.

Based on their 2010-2011 needs assessment ReNOVATE (Rebuilding Nigeria One Village At a Time) has been charged with the mission to implement a Malaria Initiative in Oshun State Nigeria. Through mobilizing local communities towards the incorporation of a solid education plan targeting appropriate prevention methods, the provision of 400 bednets and 400 malaria repellents and the implementation of a mentorship program, ReNOVATE seeks to break the cycle of this epidemic that is currently claiming the lives of 250,000 children under the age of 5 annually. The overarching goal of such intervention methods is to empower the people within the communities of Oshun State in order to sustain intervention efforts that can eventually be replicated in neighboring communities.

The ReNOVATE Malaria Gala not only served as a successful fundraising event for this initiative, but it also served as an opportunity for motivational speakers and foundation leaders to shed light on the need for assistance within Africa and also on the many ways in which individuals can make a difference in the lives of others.

With attendees coming from Atlanta, Miami, Maryland, New York and of course New Jersey, the gala presented an opportunity for people to discuss their role and duty to the beautiful continent of Africa while enjoying performances from various dance groups & musical talents and while partaking in a 'not-so-silent' silent auction ;).

This was truly a fabulous evening with beautiful people. FAB continues to support the wonderful work of the ReNOVATE team and their mission to Rebuild Nigeria One Village At a Time.

**Special thanks to my twitter lovers for picking my outfit choice for the evening ;)**

To learn more about ReNOVATE and to support their Malaria Initiative, please visit http://www.renovatenigeria.org/ Join their facebook group for more pictures from the event and follow them on twitter @ReNOVATENigeria

Also check out last year's FAB post on ReNOVATE from their 2010 Fund Raising Picnic.

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SiSi