Maranathan Academy is located in Birmingham, Alabama. It's main purpose is to save and educate critically at-risk youth. These are youths, male and female that have been bullied, gang affiliated, abused, expelled from school and often get stuck in the cracks of society or end up imprisoned or dead. Through the efforts of Maranathan Academy with its staff and volunteers many youth are given the chance to turn their lives around toward a positive future.
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Four time gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross ( middle in hot pink) was honored with a crystal glass trophy presented by Donna Dukes (left in red), Executive Director of Maranathan Academy.
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Ms. Richards-Ross spoke briefly offering words of hope and inspiration. She emphasized that her gold medal(s) win did not come easily. Though she didn't win the gold the first or second times, she did not give up. Immense training and tireless effort was what finally allowed her to reach her goal.
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Featured performer Alex Bugnon.
Opening performance
Jamming
Closing performance
All musicians were introduced by Alex Bugnon. The young man in front playing saxophone was over -the- top outstanding for someone so young. His father is the drummer.
This was a wholesome, enjoyable event for a very worthy cause.
That's it ***
