L's school recently hosted a fundraising group from Kenya, Africa. They are visiting the city until December. It is headed by a man called Mulley, and consists of a group of young people. They started off with their story. Then they gave a concert of remarkable singing and dancing. L said every one of them could really sing and they danced with a rhythm only the Africans have.
Apparently Mulley, about 65 years old now, grew up in the slums. He begged for work and built himself up from nothing. He became a rich man, with a big house and 8 kids of his own. One day, someone stole his car. He apprehended the youth and was struck by a look in his eye. He described it as a revelation. The boy reminded him of himself all those years ago in the slums. He took him into his house, educated him and gave him a job. Over the years, he adopted 20 more kids from the slums. These were the kids that were at the concert. They called Mulley 'father'. He gave them an education and a future. One of the girls said she was going to be a teacher. They are here to raise money to help others in their country. Mulley ended the rousing concert saying that these kids have added another dimension to his life, beyond making his fortune.
Needless to say, I was moved to tears and we will make a point to attend their fundraising show later this year. Apparently they fell short of their goal last year.
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ReplyDeletethat books soudns like something only here in the good ol US of A woudl we ever buy. LOL!!!
Enjoy your weekend.
BTW, that concert would have def. moved me to tears too. There are so many good groups and individuals out there doing so much and none of them ever get a nod from the international community or anythinng.
Ohhh his story moved me. I am going to Me to We next week, I hope they raise a ton of money!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful person Mulley is. It's great to hear a success story and then to know that he is trying to help others reach their potential also.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this story Christine.
ReplyDeleteWe all need to read more stories like this. We need to be inspired and enlightened.
"The true meaning of life"....great title and very fitting to this post.
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Peggy xxxx
Mmm, I wasn't planning to go see the MJ movie, but it's all the news these days.
ReplyDeleteSoccerMom, I heard Me to We is really good this year.
Kay, he's one of those that get to that stage of awareness in life, very admirable.
Peggy, glad you enjoyed the post. It's also good that kids L's age can gain an early awareness of others less fortunate.
What a fabulous story of a man with a big heart. Thanks for sharing it!
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