SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The 2024 Sickle Cell Scholarship Award ceremony took place on June 8th at Global Kingdom Ministries, located at 1250 Markham Road, Scarborough, ON. This annual event featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, presenters, sponsors, community leaders, and supporters.
Scholarships were awarded to six meritorious students who are diligently striving to achieve their goals and objectives despite facing significant challenges. The event’s speakers included Deputy Mayor of Toronto Jennifer McKelvie, Consulate General of Jamaica Kurt Davis, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Rouge-Park Gary Anandasangaree, Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough Rouge-Park Vijay Thanigasalam, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough-Guildwood Andrea Hazell.
Andrea Hazell, who serves as the Liberal Party Critic for Transportation, Multiculturalism, and Women’s Issues, delivered the keynote address. Her speech emphasized themes of courage, confidence, and resilience. Quoting from the Caribbean Camera, Hazell remarked, “I can’t tell the amount of times that I hit the glass ceiling, and I could no more move forward, and upward. But, I always find a way to push through; I always find a way to move forward, and I always lifting my people up with me. It’s very, very, very important that we continue to do that for our people; and that’s what Dotty Nicholas is doing.”
Hazell further praised Ms Nicholas, stating, “Dotty Nicholas is an inspiration to many of us. Keep up the good fight; you’re a true testament of what courage, hope, and faith look like.”
The evening also featured musical performances, including solos and saxophone pieces, as well as a captivating dance by Las Querubines, which was a highlight of the event. The ceremony concluded with a lavish reception catered by the Jerk House, while attendees enjoyed music provided by DJ Inspiration.
