by Howard Campbell
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Cautious of the challenges many dad and mom face caring for kids with Down’s syndrome, reggae artist Sophia Brown held an inaugural fundraiser/treat for them final 12 months. The second staging came about right here on December 17 at Hope Botanical Gardens.
Brown, by way of her Angels Of The Hearts Basis, donated $2,500 in funds and items to the Jamaica Down’s Syndrome Foundation, a non-profit group that gives help and knowledge to households caring for a lot of the 600 youngsters in Jamaica dwelling with the situation.
“The occasion was greater this 12 months because it was higher organized! I’m so grateful and completely satisfied to see the turnout as extra of our dad and mom and kids had been capable of be a part of us whatever the rain. They got here out and loved the meals and drinks…they additionally tried to show me among the newest dance strikes, it made me completely satisfied to see them completely satisfied,” she mentioned.
Many of the funds Brown raised had been donated by American music distributors Zojak World Wide, with assist from Meals For The Poor and personal donors.
The singer was prompted to start a Foundation after her niece, Heidi, was born with Down’s syndrome 13 years in the past. She attends a particular wants faculty in Kingston.
“There’s a lot that I’m engaged on for subsequent 12 months as I need to see the assist of the group develop as folks begin to understand how necessary it’s to assist youngsters dwelling with Down’s syndrome in Jamaica,” Brown mentioned.
Brown, a recording artist for over 15 years, has launched 4 albums so far. Her autobiography, The Coronary heart of A Damaged Lady, was launched early this 12 months.
