GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING RECORDING ARTIST SHAGGY
TO BE HONORED AT THE
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA 7TH ANNUAL
PEACOCK SOIREE
The Miami Gala Will Honor Shaggy as
the 2011 International Humanitarian for
His Philanthropic Efforts in Jamaica and
Proceeds Will Benefit the Work of The
American Friends Of Jamaica (AFJ)
NEW YORK – The American
Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) will honor
Grammy Award-winning recording artist Shaggy at
the 7th Annual
Peacock Soiree in Miami on Saturday,
April 9, 2011. Diamond-selling
performer Orville
“Shaggy” Burrell will be recognized
for his philanthropic role in assisting
the Bustamante Hospital for Children in
Kingston, Jamaica.
The Peacock
Soiree will be held at Miami’s Jungle
Island, a lush, tropical setting
with a festive atmosphere that sets the
tone for a night of cocktails, dinner
and dancing. The proceeds of the AFJ
event create significant social impact
by raising important funds distributed
to Jamaican charities in education,
healthcare and economic development.
Shaggy has always embraced the
premise that “to whom much is given,
much is required.” What began as
donations of medical equipment and
visits to the Bustamante
Hospital For Children–to distribute
gifts during the holidays, paint rooms,
and donate beds–gave birth to the Shaggy
Foundation. He developed the organization in
2008, and recruited business associates,
fellow recording artists and sponsors to
assist in hosting an annual charity
event with proceeds going directly to
the hospital to help defray the cost of
medical equipment.
Seeking other avenues to raise funds,
Shaggy co-wrote a children’s book
entitled “Shaggy Parrot” that features
the artist as the main character whose
singing and speaking voice demonstrates
learning through fun.
AFJ’s Chairperson Ambassador Sue Cobb said,
“Shaggy is
the essence of the charitable spirit we
celebrate in our continued support of
the Jamaican society and its
people. The Peacock
Soiree is a celebration of this
spirit for all to enjoy while raising
funds for good causes”.
For event tickets or sponsorship details
contact 212-265-2550, email southflorida@theafj.org or
visit www.theafj.org.
About American Friends of Jamaica, Inc.
Founded in 1982, the American
Friends of Jamaica is a charitable
501(c)(3) organization built on the
principles of service and philanthropy;
and is established to render assistance
in the areas of Education, Healthcare,
and Economic Development. The AFJ works
with a broad coalition of Jamaican
organizations and stakeholders to bring
about change in the lives of Jamaicans
in need. Amongst other initiatives, our
partners assist us to provide shelter to
the homeless, or to send inner-city
youth to camps where they learn life
skills. For more information, visit www.theafj.org.
About Jungle
Island
An exciting event space, the Jungle
Island property features lush
gardens and breathtaking waterfalls and
is home to over 500 species of trees and
plants, exotic animals and fascinating
creatures. Jungle Island is located at
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail on Watson
Island. For more information about this
spectacular location, visit http://jungleisland.com/.