'Seeds of Hope' 2014 Fundraiser

"The Journey Continues" was the theme of COVE Alliance's 9th annual fundraiser, 'Seeds of Hope', held April 5th at the Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling, IL. Executive Director Fr. Hilary opened the evening with a heartfelt speech.  After dinner, Chairman Bill Armstrong took us on a visual journey of COVE's accomplishments over the years. A special tribute for the support of Vernon Hills High School, under the leadership of Dr. Ellen Cwick, was presented. Sponsors whose children had graduated from Vocational or College Prep High schools were honored.  What a testament to COVE 's success that the three of the graduates are now preparing for a university education!

The fundraiser was a great success, raising more than $22,000! Thanks to all our volunteers, attendees and many generous donors who made this one of our most successful events ever! The journey will continue as we strive to improve the health, education, hope and sustainability of the children less fortunate in the Kapeeka region. 

Thank you for your continued support!

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We welcome your feedback and encourage you to tell us what you liked about the Seeds of Hope Fundraiser and any improvements that you would like to see for future events. Please reply to this email with any comments you may have. Your input is greatly appreciated!

Thank You, Dr. Ellen Cwick

Thank you for your passion for the plight of the children of Kapeeka, Uganda.

Thank you for teaching your students (and their parents) at Vernon Hills High School that they can make a difference in the lives of children 7,000 miles away. 

Thank you for giving your students and staff at Vernon Hills High School the opportunity to experience first hand, the love of the children of Kapeeka. 

Thank you for standing up for those less fortunate. 

Thank you for showing all of us that our lives are not about us, but about sharing with and helping others in need.

Thank you for being part of our lives and the lives of the children in Kapeeka, Uganda.

I know I speak for all of us at the Children's Outreach and Vocational Education (COVE) Alliance when I say:

Mukama Abere Nawe (May God be with you).

Bill Armstrong

Chair, COVE Alliance

A Message From Fr. Hilary

Dear all friends of COVE Alliance,

Experiencing the growth of COVE Alliance in its service to the orphaned and vulnerable children in Kapeeka-Uganda is a great reason for giving praise to God Almighty. Since 2005, every story of success builds on the other, and your support contributes greatly in enabling COVE Alliance to keep the 196 sponsored children in schools, pay for their tuition, buy for them school supplies, clear their medical bills, buy for them school uniforms and feeding them while at school. It is your support that has enabled COVE Alliance to build and run well a Boarding Primary School in rural Uganda, currently operating from Primary one through primary six. Next year December of 2015, St. Jerome COVE Primary School will have its first graduation with about 25 candidates.

Therefore, on behalf of the children who are the sole reason for our existence, on behalf of the two COVE Alliance Boards (COVE USA and COVE Uganda ), and on my own behalf, I would like to thank the various committees that organized the various fundraising events which generated the funds that continue to support the COVE Alliance activities in Uganda. In a special way, I would like to thank all of you who attended and contributed generously to the 2014 Seeds of Hope fundraiser. As you all know, we are planting seeds. We have hope that one day these children we are helping will be the leaders of the world. Above all, what we envision is seeing these young ladies and gentlemen able to living sustainably. May God's name be glorified for the success of the 15 ladies and gentlemen who completed their vocational training and now are ably working in their fields of specialization, and are able to earn a living for themselves and their families.

For the full letter from Fr. Hilary, click here.

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