04/13/2026
A Night in Africa Gala 2026 🌍✨
This was my very first event of this kind, and I just want to start by saying thank you.
Jacqueline — I’m incredibly grateful for your trust in asking me to take the mic and MC this event. From the moment you asked, I knew this was going to be something special.
Of course… I had to make sure I looked the part too 😄
Huge thanks to my barber Pedro — you absolutely crush every cut I throw your way. Your professionalism and consistency never go unnoticed, and I appreciate you big time.
And shoutout to the gentleman at Journeys for hooking me up and making me feel like a VIP while finding the perfect kicks for such an amazing night.
Now the night itself… WOW.
This event and this community completely blew me away. It was so amazing to see all of my friends from Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars at this event supporting.
I’m so thankful for the love, the energy, and the support in that room. You all made me feel so comfortable, and more importantly, you came together as a family to do something truly meaningful for the kids at ZLT.
I’m beyond happy to share that after expenses, we raised $30,000 for ZLT!!! 🙌
These funds will go toward:
• A portion of the kids’ post-secondary education/training
• Covering all of Faith’s beauty school
• Approximately 7–8 months of operating expenses
That is REAL impact. 👌🏻
Events like this change lives, and I can’t thank everyone enough for your generosity and support.
All the love from your MC ❤️
Thank you, Sudbury.
I’m so, so grateful 🙏 ❤️