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"Uganda is truly the pearl of Africa." ~ Winston Churchill
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Greetings!
From the sunny West Coast to the cold East and Midwest, Children of Uganda's 2012 Tour of Light has been embraced with love and warmth across the U.S. these past two months. The tour has successfully helped raise awareness and much needed funds for the children in our education program.
In fact, 35 new full and co-sponsors have joined Children of Uganda's family thanks to outreach through the tour. The troupe children and teens have also met many new friends on the road at their homestays, in-school workshops and performances, church gatherings, and more. Thank you to everyone who has extended a helping hand to make this journey a success.
Our next stop is San Antonio, TX where the troupe will be performing on Sunday, February 19th from 9 AM - 12 PM at Christ Episcopal Church. Also on Sunday, the Tour of Light will visit Alamo Heights Christian Church who is hosting a 5 PM public performance in partnership with Grace Fellowship Church. Next stop on Monday, February 20th, is the San Antonio Children's Museum for a 2 PM public performance. And lastly, the Tour of Light troupe will spend the morning with students at Cambridge Elementary School.
February concludes the 2012 Tour of Light and our final destination will be Atlanta, GA. Performances will be held from Sunday, February 26th to Tuesday, February 28th at Ebeneezer Baptist Church, Georgia Public Broadcasting Studios, Grady High School and Christians for Change Baptist Church. Please visit our 2012 Tour of Light blog schedule for more details.
On behalf of our 2012 Tour of Light music and dance troupe children and the hundreds of orphaned and vulnerable children we serve in Uganda, thank you for your remarkable generosity and support.
Warmest regards,
Pamela Brannon
Executive Director
For an up-to-the-minute 2012 Tour of Light performance schedule, please visit our blog at: http://touroflight.blogspot.com/p/tour-schedule.html
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Capturing the Tour of Light
A Journey through Photography
 | | First 2012 Tour of Light performance on Jan. 11th for Instilling Goodness Elementary and Developing Virtue Secondary Schools at the City of Ten Thousands Buddhas in Ukiah, CA. |
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On Jan. 15th, our youngest performer Winnie shined on stage at Montclair Presbyterian Church in Oakland, CA. |
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The 2012 Tour of Light's first televised appearance was Jan. 19th on Fox Good Day LA! |
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The boys gave an electric performance on Jan. 20th at Millikan Middle School and Performing Arts Magnet in Sherman Oaks, CA. |
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School in Washington, DC hosted the dance troupe on Jan. 24th for a day of cultural and musical exchange. |
 | | On Jan. 26th, the Tour of Light performed at Georgetown University's Davis Performing Arts Center, Gonda Theatre in Washington, DC. |
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Shepherd University students and community members gathered for a full performance on Jan. 31st in Shepherdstown, WV. |
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First Presbyterian Church in Hackensack, NJ welcomed the troupe on Feb. 3rd. |
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On Feb. 5th, the troupe enjoyed a free day in the Big Apple, NYC! |
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On Feb. 9th, the Tour of Light made a stop in Oxford, OH to perform at Miami University of Ohio for an enthusiastic crowd. |
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Students and the community of Glenbard West High School in Glenbard, IL danced with the Tour of Light on Feb. 12th. |
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Tour of Light troupe members Gerald and Robert make two new friends on Feb. 13th at Hinsdale Middle School in Hinsdale, IL. |
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Meeting My Sponsor
Many of our Tour of Light troupe children were given a special opportunity to meet their sponsors. They are all so grateful for this memorable experience and we thank you for making their achievements possible:
 | | Zainah Nanjeru with her sponsor of 3 years, Donna Campagna. |
 | | Mary Gorett Nassamula with her sponsors of 2 years, Brett and Jenine Cravatt. |
 | | Kellen Nassozi with her sponsor of 10 years, Joan Brooks. |
 | | Vincent Mawejje with his new sponsor, Kelsey Lopin. |
 | | Jude Male with his sponsor of 8 years, Eleanor Frierson. |
 | | Henry Male with his new sponsors, the Dodge family. |
 | | Allen Nabiwemba with her sponsors of 7 years, David and Jeanne McGoldrick. |
 | | Gerald Ssemaganda with his sponsor of 6 years, Jillian Janusz. |
 | | Francis Mubiru with his new sponsor, Beverly Brewster. |
 | | Christine Nankinga with her sponsor of 5 years, Nadia Khan. |
Sponsor A Child
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Children of Uganda's 2012 Tour of Light is traveling across the U.S. to share the rich culture of Uganda and East Africa through rapid rhythms, quicksilver movements, commanding drums, haunting flutes, funny folktales and sweet songs of joy. The dance troupe's goal is to increase global awareness of AIDS and to help raise funds to provide shelter, education and a bright future for their fellow classmates.
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