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Girls For Africa

 On Friday, June 13^th, C.D.C.I. West hosted it’s first ever ‘Girls for Africa’ fundraiser –a girls night for female students. As an all-night event, it was a great success raising just shy of 2000 dollars. All the money raised went towards the West’s efforts in sending children to school within Kilema, Africa. With this fundraiser, the West will now be able to give six more children the opportunity of gaining an education.

 The night consisted of spa treatments for the girls, all generously donated by willing volunteers. A great thanks goes to Shelley Bruce, Body Haven, The Beauty Clinic, Angela Scholt, Joanie Courcelles, Katrina Read, and Michelle Gurdebeck. Fifty girls participated, all entertaining themselves by different means. From playing manhunt to making bracelets to send along with the money raised, they were all very enthusiastic throughout the entire night.

 “It’s really great to know that we not only provided a great night for all the girls, but we are also giving kids an education that they wouldn’t be able to get otherwise,” says Kelsey Thomas, one of the events organizers, along with Jessica Ashley.

With this year being such a success, the West hopes to make ‘Girls for Africa’ a yearly event.

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