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FLORIDA SENTINEL
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
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10,000 Smiles At 9th Annual ‘Joy Of Giving’ Event
Tampa’s largest holiday gift-giving event was held on Saturday, December 22, 2018. The 9th An- nual Joy of Giving was hosted by Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil, with the support of his foundation, Bullard Family Foun-
dation, Walmart, United Way Suncoast, Stepp Tow- ing and many, many others.
The event created 10,000 smiles and gifts for young people and their families, as well as con- nected them to valuable services and programs. The
event was held at Raymond James Stadium, 10:01 a. m.-4:01 p. m.
There was a special performance by gospel leg- end and 5 times Grammy Award winner, Yolanda Adams. (Photographs by Frederick Harris)
Detective Troy Davis and Cherylene Levy supported the event.
The Step Team from the Freddie Solomon Boys and Girls Club provided entertainment.
OJ Howard, Designer, Yolanda Adams and Titus O’Neil.
Rocky Ratliff, retired Major, Tampa Police Department, with gospel singer Yolanda Adams.
Some of those who enjoyed the event were: Dargina House, Kelis Bryant, Leiguna Colbert, baby Kehlani Gordon, Tameka Hudson and Melissa Robinson.
Priscilla and Tony Watson had their grandbaby, Zoraya Gathwright at the event.
This group at the Joy Of Giving event were: Mary Hodges, Lakeysha Collins, Megan Jackson, Keyonnie McCarter, Mikenzie Gay, Malachi Collins, Jahiyah Hodges and Priciana Russell.