Advancing Hope: Women of Hope International Annual Fundraising Banquet Story and Photos by Suzanne Thompson
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he 2015 Women of Hope International Annual Fundraising Banquet was held at Second Presbyterian Church. Women of Hope President and CEO Kim Kargbo made opening remarks. Women of Hope International is an organization that works to help women with disabilities in underdeveloped countries, where women are often outcast from society because of physical challenges. The invocation was given by Susan Nash. Kelsey Martin, director of development and partnerships gave the welcoming address, and introduced Christine, Christopher Christopher Duffley, a 14-year-old singer who is both blind and autistic. Duffley and his family have a Christian and Steve Duffley ministry, “Know Greater Love,” which is intended to carry the message of God through inspirational singing. After guests watched a moving video, Ken Eriksen made closing remarks and offered a benediction. Six years ago, Eriksen and his wife, Christine, along with Kargbo started Women of Hope. The organization has assisted women in Sierra Leone, Southern India and Zimbabwe. Second Presbyterian Church, KAIZEN Realty and the Dabney Nursery sponsored the event.
Brandon and Katie Marlier with Mary Ester and Steven Slater
Lynnsy Davis and Hope Marshall
Susan Nash with Nicholas and Missy Barnhart
Hayley and P.J. Moore
Josh and Mary Edwards with Mike and Roxanne Winebrenner
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Libbie Bouck, Lucy Berry, Peter Bouck and Kate Conkling
Henrietta Belcher, Linda Kee and Cornelia Bobo
Susan Cagle and Lindsey Hightower
Julie Patterson, Rebecca Hensley, Wendy Dabbous and Kathryn Miskell
Kim Kargbo, Ken Eriksen, Kelsey Martin and Christine Eriksen