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 The Blaine E. Smith, Sr. Scholarship Endowment Fund, a 5 year charity benefiting students of North Carolina Central University (NCCU), will be hosting: "Fathers Who Are Our Heroes! Past & Present, Breakfast Buffet", on June 14th, 2003 between 9:30-12:30. Yvonne's Southern Cuisine Restaurant, will host the event and is located at: 503 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803.
This event will lift up strong positive fathers and father figures in our communities, and counter some of the negative images projected on fathers and men of color. Dr. Michael Torres, of Bethel Bible Institute, will be the keynote speaker. There will also be special guest entertainment. The event will be hosted by "Bugsy" Fred Buggs, famous radio personality of 98.7 KISS FM.
The proceeds from the event go to health education students in the New York City, area who are students of NCCU, which is the one of the country's oldest state supported historically Black colleges. Admission is $30.00 and $25.00 for children under 9. Contact 718 949-4230 to obtain tickets.
Last year, our special honoree was Calvin Gooding who lost his life in the Attack on America, 911 and grew-up in our community. His mother and sister attended the event and spoke on the family's behalf. We awarded his (2) children with (2) $200.00 United States Savings Bonds.
This year, due to the war "Operation-Iraqi Freedom", it was decided by the committee that no one father would be especially honored. But all fathers, men and women would be recognize for the sacrifice to obtain our freedom during a candelight vigil and prayer would be offered up for all safe returns home.
All fathers are given a special gift when they attend our program. Furthermore, there is a free raffle for all guests.
The Fund's criteria or special consideration for eligible students are as follows:
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Are interested in majoring in Public Health.
- A member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at NCCU.
- A resident of the New York City Area.
- Has an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
On November 6, 1998, Blaine E. Smith, Sr. Scholarship Fund was established during the North Carolina Central University's 1998 Homecoming. Due to his continuous support and participation, he was to be awarded Leading Captain of The Class of '53 Fundraiser during these festivities.
The Class of 53 made an initial contribution of $15,000 in his memory and it was awarded that year. He graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1955 and a Master of Science in Public Health in 1960.
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