Joan Hecht "Journey of the Lost Boys"
Other - Lecture/Discussion
| Date & Time: |
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:30 AM-1:00 PM |
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| Suggested Audiences: | College, Adult, Elders | |
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Worcester State College: Student Center Blue Lounge 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602-2597 |
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| Cost: | FREE | |
| Description: | Journey of the Lost Boys author Joan Hecht is the President and founder of Alliance for the Lost Boys of Sudan, a foundation that assists with the health and educational needs of Lost Boys and their families living in the US and Africa. She has been working with the Lost Boys, on a volunteer basis, since their arrival to the US in 2001, helping them to acclimate to their new lives in America. Through her foundation, she has assisted over 21 Lost Boys with college tuition and books. The Alliance has also contributed towards the building of a school and a hospital in Southern Sudan, as well as numerous other humanitarian projects in Southern Sudan. Hecht is the author of The Journey of the Lost Boys (2005) and was awarded "first place in education" at the International Promoting Outstanding Writers Book Awards, earning her the title "2005 Author of the Year." | |
| More Information: |
E-mail:
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Entered by: Worcester State College: Public Relations & Marketing |
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