Mon 8th March 2010

OLONGA WOWS CROWD

Henry Olonga proved a very popular draw at the recent MAI charity evening in Abingdon (pictured above with MAI's Director).  Drawing on his many talents, Henry held the audience spellbound with his singing and anecdotes from his life in cricket.  He was very forthright about his faith which determined his decision to wear a black armband during the 2003 Cricket World Cup to protest the policies of President Mugabe in Zimbabwe.

Asked about scepticism around supporting charitable work in Africa, Henry replied "find a charity that you can trust; that gives its funds directly to the people on the ground who are making a difference."  MAI is glad to have that kind of endorsement!  Thank you Henry!

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