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Ghana Donors

Donors and Supporters of GCJ Ghana

Big thanks to the generous donors who helped make Ghana 2006 possible.

Major underwriters:

  • Boeing Corporation
  • Kirkland, Washington Rotary Foundation
  • Produce Buying Corporation (Ghana)

Significant financial supporters:

  • Auslander Family
  • J Birchall Family and Friends
  • Carter Family
  • Castor/Wilkinson Family
  • Chandler Family
  • Compass Rose Alpaca Farm
  • D Lilla Family and Friends
  • Hirst Family
  • Nopper Family
  • Palmer Family
  • Transworld Sourcing LLC
  • Ward Family

Significant in-kind donations:

Ghana-based:

  • US Embassy in Ghana – sent a US AID representative to our hotel  who gave initial orientation to Ghana
  • James Kainyiah Family – land for our building project, hosting advance team in their home, in-country host, and countless acts of support
  • Ben-Ben Business Services – coordination of the GCJ Ghana delegation and Town Hall, use of office space, computer storage
  • Microbin Engineering Services – building cost estimates, contractor services at minimum costs
  • Axim Lower Traditional Council leaders. District Assembly, District Education officials, and District Chief Executive: – hosted delegation, provided courtroom for Town Hall, honored GCJ delegates at Durbar and Kundum Festivals, and provided meals and hospitality, and other countless acts of support
  • Axim Catholic Church – organized the Children’s Home/Community Learning Center dedication ceremony and provided band, chairs, beautifully decorated head table, and snacks
  • Miss Frances Polley, WHH Board member – from her home located next to our building project and kept a vigilant eye on all building materials and activities during the entire building process
  • Manye Academy Owner Dr. Nokoe and Chief Executive Mr. Brown-Umar – organized a beautiful science materials dedication ceremony involving students and teachers. Hosted two science education workshops.
  • Owner and staff of Axim Beach Hotel – hosted us with exceptional kindness and care throughout our stay, and in September 2007, honored us with a very special farewell dinner

U.S.-based:

  • Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship – hosted fund-raiser
  • J Birchall – hosted the “Raise the Roof” yard sale
  • D Lilla – supplies for schools & women’s small businesses, consulting and research on women’s empowerment for financial NGO
  • J Birchall – laptop computer, masterminded purchase of 56 mattresses for Axim hospital, and the installation of 40+ “veronica buckets”–hand-washing stations
  • Curves of Bellingham – displayed posters and coordinating fund-raising among customers
  • Leif Pederson – donated computers, UPS device, software, and countless hours of computer consulting
  • D Lilla and L Wilkinson – hosted fundraiser

We thank all those who helped—some 250 North American individuals and businesses—who donated money, yard sales items, books, 500 lbs of science materials, games, flier miles, and good advice! You are too many to mention personally, but we are grateful to each of you.

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