Category Archives: Community Service

Donates $1000 To The Cerritos High Prosthetic Hand Project.

Cerritos High School engineering is moving beyond changing lives in the classroom to changing lives in our community. Their students have recognized that 3D printing can enhance the lives of people who are digit/limb deficient. They are in the process of building a mechanical enabled device that will enhance a young girl's life. She was born without a portion of her hand and, while she has adapted to life without it, this device will change her life. The ultimate goal will be a fully automated “hand". This hand will be controlled by sensing electrical impulses in her forearm. The impulses will send a Bluetooth signal to an arduino control module which will activate individual fingers. Just the linear actuators for each finger. The students are hoping to be able to create a prototype hand and move forward to a finished product to present to the young girl by June 2019.

Hello my family and friends,

I hope this message finds you doing very well.

On Sunday, November 4th, I will be participating in the 2018 Newport Dunes Triathlon.  For this event, I am conducting a “Tri-a-tha-thon” in order to raise money for the Carl & Rose Memorial Scholarship Fund.  As you may know, this foundation was set up in my parent’s name, both of who died from cancer.  The scholarships are awarded to students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those that have been affected by cancer.

Due to the support of many of you (my friends and family), in the past six years we have raised over $6,500; all of which has gone towards supporting college students.

Our hope is that our support can assist them in moving past their obstacles and closer towards achieving their personal and academic goals.

This is my first triathlon, so I am both excited and nervous.  LOL!  The race will include a 300-yard swim, an 8-mile bike ride, and a 3-mile run.  I have been training hard and promise to be ready race day.

So I am asking if you would consider sponsoring me in participating in this “Tri-a-tha-thon.”  To sponsor me, you can email me at [email protected] and provide your name, phone number, email address, and the amount you would like to donate. I will then add your name to the pledge list.

Donation Options:

1) A flat donation - Every dollar counts, so whatever you can pledge would be extremely appreciated.

2) Additional Bonus Donation – My goal is to run the entire triathlon under 83 minutes.  If I hit this goal, you can choose to add an additional dollar amount to your flat donation.

For example you can say:  I will make a flat donation of $50 and an additional bonus donation of $50 if you complete the triathlon under 83 minutes.  This would be a total donation of $100.

I once again have partnered with the non-profit organization Orange County Uplift Foundation (30-0380041) in conducting this fundraiser meaning your donation will be tax deductible.

Payment options include:

1)   Online Payment

- Go to ocupliftfoundation.org

- Click on the Donate “PayPal” tab anywhere on the Website and pay through PayPal

2)   Mail in option

- Mail a check or money order to the Orange County Uplift Foundation

- PO Box 62272  Irvine, CA. 92602

- Attention: CRSF

3)   Arrange to give the donation directly to me

A receipt of your donation can also be made available to you upon request.

I thought this would be a great way to raise funds for a great cause in a manner that promotes life, health, fitness, education, and as always… FUN.  If you have any questions about this fundraiser, please do not hesitate to email me directly.

I truly appreciate your consideration in supporting a cause that is very close to my heart and will support students.  Thank you for being such a positive influence in my life.

Sincerely,

Kalonji Lateef Saterfield

MAA made a $500 donate to the Second Baptist Church as a token of our appreciation for allowing the Chapter to host its monthly meeting there and for welcoming us into the SBC family.

This event was in collaboration with the Orange County Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. which is led by Dr. Gabriella Jones.  The event was held at the Lincoln Experience Center (LEC) within Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA.

https://www.lincolnexperiencecenter.com/

Andree Smalls the Director of Operations at LEC. This was our inaugural event for what will hopefully become another annual signature program for the chapter. Thank you to MAA Brother Jamie McCallop who was one of the originators of the concept to conduct this event designed to honor our Veterans by providing professional business attire for those transitioning from active military to civilian careers. 

 Brother McCallop is still on active duty in the US Army and recently transitioned from Southern California (via Kansas) to North Carolina.

Thank you once again Brother McCallop for your service! 

We collected numerous articles of clothing that will be distributed through our community partner:

Working Wardrobes https://workingwardrobes.org/ 

Brother Alvin Hayes and his jazz trio set the tone with several OWTSTANDING sets of excellent music.  Food was catered by Medocino Farms.  Special thanks to all that supported this event with donations and attendance. Our efforts will be appreciated by Veterans and others in need.