I wanted to share with you all some info about a particular cause that I am very passionate about, the ASHE' Foundation.
The ASHE' Foundation collects and distributes shoes, clothing, basic necessities, and services to aid the disadvantaged and underprivileged children of African nations. Below is a letter from the CEO, Dion Fearon, that is particularly touching. For more info please visit www.theashefoundation.org.
-KL
In March of 2008, I received an email that included the photo of a pair of feet wearing "plastic bottle flip flops". That image haunted me for months until finally I discussed with my mother my desire to make a difference. She encouraged me to start the non-profit organization that I had been thinking and talking about for years. I then pledged to myself to collect one (1) million pairs of shoes and distribute them to the underprivileged children and adults in Africa....MORE
August 5th through August 12th, International songwriter, singer and spokesperson for Shoes for Africa, Kenny Lattimore will be performing in Johannesburg, South Africa. Shoes for Africa is the primary program for The ASHÉ Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to changing the lives of millions of children orphaned by the devastating effects caused by HIV/AIDS in African nations. The ASHÉ Foundation will join Mr. Lattimore and his team in South Africa to distribute thousands of new and gently worn shoes to orphaned children of Mmabatho and Johannesburg.
To document this journey and give the fans of Kenny Lattimore and The ASHÉ Foundation, the opportunity to experience this life changing expedition from the comfort of their own home, we will offer one U.S. fan an opportunity to chat live on the radio with Kenny Lattimore during his stay in South Africa.
If you are interested in the opportunity to chat live with Kenny Lattimore on the radio while he, along with The ASHÉ Foundation, changes the world two feet at a time in South Africa, in 100 words or less please describe “Why you deserve the chance to talk with Kenny Lattimore.”
There is a $5 donation to Shoes for Africa. The donation and story must be submitted through The ASHÉ Foundation’s website at www.theashefoundation.org by noon PST on August 9th.
Winners will be notified by the evening of August 9th. The 1st prize winner will chat live with Kenny Lattimore on the radio on or before August 11th. The winner will also receive a special autographed photo of Kenny in South Africa, an autographed copy of his latest Timeless CD and have their story posted to Kenny Lattimore’s and The ASHÉ Foundation’s website and Facebook Fan Page. The 2nd and 3rd prize winners will receive a Kenny Lattimore autographed photo, his latest Timeless CD and have their story posted to Kenny Lattimore’s and The ASHÉ Foundation’s website and Facebook Fan Page.
Thank you for entering and good luck!
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WCCB-TV Charlotte, NC - The FOX News Rising crew got the chance to hang with R&B artists Deborah Cox and Kenny Lattimore as their tour sweeps through Charlotte! Check out their interview with Mark Mathis and Anna Kooiman as they dish about music, fame, their reaction to Michael Jackson's death, and details about their tour!
Slightly less than one-and-a-half million people live in Philadelphia, according to estimates by the U.S. Census. Around 220,000 people call Orlando, "home." Even New Orleans, a city that lost a lot of its residents following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, now hosts 300,000 people.
It makes sense that a couple of award-winning recording artists would choose those cities as stops on their latest concert tour.
The question is why would acclaimed singers Deborah Cox and Kenny Lattimore choose Savannah, a city with approximately 130,000 people, as not only a stop on the tour, but as the kick off city for the tour?
"You can't beat the southern hospitality," said Lattimore with a smile during an interview with WJCL's Jessica Kiss.
Lattimore and multi-platinum selling recording artist Deborah Cox have been in Savannah for a few days rehearsing for their first concert under the “A Timeless Promise” tour.
"We're really excited to see the exchange with the audience of Savannah," said Cox.
Regardless of the size of the town Lattimore and Cox have chosen for their tour, each venue will be "intimate," according to the two. For instance, the Trustees Theater on Broughton Street in Savannah seats 1,100 people therefore no audience member should feel too removed from the action on stage, regardless of his or her seat.
Tomorrow's (Saturday, July 11, 2009) show begins at 8:00 p.m. The cost for most of the seating is $20/person. There are V.I.P. tickets available for $75/person which include a pre-show VIP reception at the Red Gallery at 6:00 p.m. and seating within the first six rows.
The concert event is hosted by Michael and Judy Mauldin and proceeds from the concert and VIP reception will provide scholarship money to Savannah College of Art and Design students.
This summer, award-winning singer KENNY LATTIMORE and multi-platinum selling recording artist DEBORAH COX will bring their sophisticated vocals to the stage for “A TIMELESS PROMISE” Tour. The tour will make stops at intimate venues and will off kick-off in Savannah, Georgia on July 11 with dates to follow in Orlando (July 15), Charlotte (July 17), Atlanta (July 18), New Orleans (July 19) and Philadelphia (July 25) (additional tour dates to be announced).
Throughout their successful careers, Kenny Lattimore and Deborah Cox have created some of the most timeless and enduring music that will last well beyond today’s musical trends. The gifted duo will treat concertgoers to a dramatic evening highlighted by an effervescent stage show, filled with vocal agility and romantic ambiance.
July 11 – Savannah, GA Trustees Theater 216 E. Broughton St. Savannah, GA 31401 912.525.5050 CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets!
July 15 – Orlando, FL House of Blues Orlando 1490 East Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 407.934.2583 CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets!
July 17 – Charlotte, NC Tempo Charlotte 4809 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28208 704.719.8909 CLICK HERE for more info!
July 18 – Atlanta, GA Uptown Restaurant & Lounge 201 Courtland Street Atlanta, GA 30309 Call 404.524.3151 for info & tickets!
July 19 – New Orleans, LA House of Blues New Orleans 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504.310.4999 CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets!
July 25 – Philadelphia, PA The Great Plaza at Penns Landing Columbus Blvd. at Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106 215.922.2FUN CLICK HERE for more info!
Join Kenny Lattimore in Downtown Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday June 24th, 2009 from 1pm to 5pm along with The ASHE Foundation, and The Midnight Mission for and awesome outreach event for the homeless of Los Angeles, CA. We will be washing the feet of the homeless on Skid Row and covering their feet with new, fresh white socks and shoes.
If you have any questions regarding this event, or would like to donate your time and/or socks and hand towels to the foundation, and for a complete list of materials needed, please contact Antina Campbell at: antinacampbell@theashefoundation.org. We Hope to see YOU there!
