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Hollywood Gathers to Support GEANCO Foundation Gala

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood Gala on Friday, September 29 at The 1 Hotel to raise funds for programs focused on vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.

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  • The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood Gala on Friday, September 29 at The 1 Hotel to raise funds for programs focused on vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.
  • “Those in our GEANCO Foundation Family who support us through our annual gala and other efforts are absolutely critical to the success of our work,” said GEANCO’s co-founder and CEO, Afam Onyema.
  • The Gala is supported by leading figures in the entertainment industry, such as Benedict Cumberbatch (Honorary Chair), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Gala Chair), David Oyelowo (Gala Chair and 2023 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Event Host), Folake Olowofoyeku (Gala Chair), and previous Gala Honorees and Oscar winners Charlize Theron and Forest Whitaker.
  • “Ending world poverty is a critical objective worldwide," asserted Gala Chair David Oyelowo (Selma, Apple TV+’s Silo).

HOLLYWOOD LUMINARIES TO GATHER FOR GEANCO FOUNDATION GALA

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood Gala on Friday, September 30 at The 1 Hotel to raise funds for programs focused on vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.  

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood Gala on Friday, September 30 at The 1 Hotel to raise funds for programs focused on vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.
  • The Gala is supported by leading figures in the entertainment industry, such as Benedict Cumberbatch (Honorary Chair), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Gala Chair), David Oyelowo (Gala Chair), and previous Gala Honorees and Oscar winners Charlize Theron and Forest Whitaker.
  • "Our Hollywood Gala is critical to our efforts to save vulnerable mothers and infants and to educate and inspire young girls affected by terrorism.
  • For more information on The GEANCO Foundation, visit Geanco.org , and connect with the organization on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram .

Second Annual 'Wealth Garden Entertainment Juneteenth Celebration' Raises Over $6,000 for HBCU Student Scholarships

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Wealth Garden Entertainment and Jetset Token (JTS), the first luxury lifestyle crypto currency, hosted their 2nd annual event on June 18th celebrating Black excellence while raising funds for HBCU student scholarships.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Wealth Garden Entertainment and Jetset Token (JTS), the first luxury lifestyle crypto currency, hosted their 2nd annual event on June 18th celebrating Black excellence while raising funds for HBCU student scholarships.
  • All proceeds from the event will go toward HBCU Heroes scholarships.
  • "With our power packed guest list, we raised over $6,500 for the inaugural WGE x HBCU Heroes Juneteenth Scholarship.
  • Wealth Garden Entertainment is a premier full-service branding consulting firm designed to provide professional branding & marketing services for our clients.

Hollywood Heavyweights Gather For GEANCO Foundation Gala

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood fundraiser on Friday, October 29 at The 1 Hotel to rally support for vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood fundraiser on Friday, October 29 at The 1 Hotel to rally support for vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.
  • Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (Doctor Strange, 12 Years a Slave), Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo (Midnight Sky, Selma), and B.J.
  • Previous Gala Honorees include Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Sherlock), and Forest Whitaker (Black Panther, The Last King of Scotland).
  • For more information on The GEANCO Foundation, visit Geanco.org , and connect with GEANCO on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram .