WASHINGTON DC – Within the coronary heart of Washington DC, on a day marked by celebration and forward-looking ambition, the David “Wagga” Hunt Basis is about to light up the lives of many by means of its 2024 Pink-Carpet Gala, Saturday, February 17, 2024, on the Elegant Atrium of the Nationwide Training Affiliation Constructing.
This 12 months the muse proudly proclaims the popularity of two luminous Jamaican figures whose contributions haven’t solely formed their fields however have additionally solid a superb gentle on the paths of the youthful era.
David “Wagga” Hunt Basis Honorees
Dr Henry Lowe
Dr. Henry Lowe, a beacon of innovation and dedication, will probably be celebrated for his “Excellent Contribution to the Sciences, Science Training, and Exemplary Public Service to the Jamaican Diaspora and the world.” His work transcends borders, embodying the spirit of discovery and the relentless pursuit of data.
Mr. Lorne Donaldson
In the meantime, Mr. Lorne Donaldson, a stalwart within the realm of sports activities, will probably be honored for his “Excellent Contribution to the Improvement of Ladies and Ladies’s soccer (Soccer) in Jamaica and the USA,” underscoring the facility of sports activities as a catalyst for change and empowerment.
Underneath the esteemed patronage of Jamaica’s Ambassador to the USA, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks, the gala will unfold within the majestic atrium of the Nationwide Training Affiliation constructing. This gathering is not only an occasion; it’s a testomony to the enduring spirit of neighborhood and the shared imaginative and prescient of nurturing the following era of leaders.
David “Wagga” Hunt Basis Mission
Christopher Hunt, Chairman of the muse, eloquently shared their unwavering dedication: “Our mission is to proceed providing scholarships to deserving college students at Kingston School (KC) and Calabar Excessive Faculty (Calabar).”
This mission is dropped at life by means of the foundation’s comprehensive support, which now, in its fifteenth 12 months, has grown each in depth and attain. Within the tutorial 12 months 2023-24, the scholarship quantity was elevated by 50% to US$1,000 (J$150,000) per pupil, alongside a US$3,500 (J$500,000) grant awarded to every faculty for upcoming initiatives.
This 12 months, the muse joyously proclaims the disbursement of J$3.6 M to 24 scholarship recipients, a tangible reflection of its development and impression.
The David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Scholarship, named after the late KC previous pupil, soccer coach, and neighborhood pillar, embodies the essence of potential unleashed. It helps college students who show tutorial excellence, energetic participation in extracurricular actions, and a necessity for monetary help, making certain that Hunt’s legacy of management and fervour for sports activities continues to encourage.
“As we sit up for the gala and past, the David “Wagga” Hunt Basis stands as a beacon of hope, an architect of desires, and a reminder that collectively, we will craft a brighter future for our youth. It’s a celebration of progress, of lives reworked by means of training and assist, and of the unwavering perception within the potential of each pupil to realize greatness” says Christopher Hunt.
