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Funds raised for Ugandan orphans

A fundraising event for orphans of Uganda held on February 15 at Woy Woy Sporties was "well attended", according to organisers.

The event was organised by the Integrated Community Development Foundation (Incodefo), raising $1050 with another $205 donated from Anglican Church, Umina.

Incodefo publicity officer Ms Sue McCarthy said another $511 had been raised at Erina Fair during the Christmas period.

The money will be used to buy a diesel generator and to rewire computers at an internet café used to create income and employment for the orphans.

"The road to acquiring a diesel generator and rewiring the computers at the internet shop is at least half way solved," said executive director Mr Sam Bukenya.

Mr Bukenya was due to return to Uganda at the weekend.

Reaction to the fund-raising event was positive.

"I am impressed by the warmth and community spirit by the Central Coast residents to support Sam's work with the orphans in Uganda," Sydney resident Dobey Gardener said.

Woy Woy resident Ms Aileen Thomson said: "It was such an excellent entertaining fun night.

"Drumbala and Akabaga were a marriage of musicians and we, the oldies, got up to dance, and we are looking forward to the next one".

The performers included Robbie D (The magician), the Akabaga Boys band, Drumbala, Christine Sainsbury and Ray Wright from Bouddi Voice Choir, and Jan Couchman, who played her Celtic harp.

For more information, telephone 4344 3044 or email incodefo@yahoo.com.

Press release, 18 Feb 2008 Sue McCarthy, Incodefo