PHOTOS: A Father’s Day surprise

fathers dayOn Sunday June 16, Nicky “Apoye” LaPinnard, of Scotts Head, got a Father’s Day surprise compliments of the Kiwanis Club of Waitukubuli.

Two hampers were donated to the needy man on the day fathers around the world were being honored.

LaPinnard is 80 and is the father of four children, one of whom is dead.

He used to be a gravedigger and fisherman but now he is no longer able to work for a living.

It was on that basis the Club decided to honor him and make him feel special. “We wanted to give a father a donation to make him feel extra special,” President of the Club, Ferney Detouche, said.

Apoye was very grateful for the hampers and said ‘Thank You God’ in creole.

The Club is now organizing a “Moon Light Walk” fundraising event to be held on June 23, 2013 to assist other needy persons. For more information please contact the club at [email protected].

Members of the Club with Apoye
Members of the Club with Apoye

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23 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    June 18, 2013

    good work! something pleasant to read

  2. June 17, 2013

    Nice going! That is the love for each other which God wants us to demonstrate.

    When we love like that, we put His glory on display as He blesses with more and more ways to share His love with others. Blessings

  3. A Voice
    June 17, 2013

    We need more of that in the country. Proud to see young folks doing charitable work.

    Congratulations to all…

  4. sa pa sav
    June 17, 2013

    good job keep it up god bless

  5. Wiseup
    June 17, 2013

    That’s it, That’s it, Keep up the Great work guys….

  6. Anonymous
    June 17, 2013

    Good job fern, I always remember apoye to be a very helpfull man in Scott’s head. Keep up the good work.

  7. June 17, 2013

    GREAT JOB GUYS. GOD BLESS THIS CLUB.

  8. K. Anselm
    June 17, 2013

    Excellent job!!Kiwanis Club of Waitukubuli. Truly you define what servant leaders are.

    • Edris Anselm
      June 17, 2013

      Hi Klint, nice seeing you I saw your comment give me a call its been awhile lets talk or shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]

      Love Mom

    • Edris Anselm
      June 17, 2013

      :-D

  9. grell
    June 17, 2013

    lovely wish this could be seen everday,good job my people.

  10. mee-me
    June 17, 2013

    That`s what we call love. Helping the needy, putting a smile on someone`s face. Keep up good kindness God will reward this club.

  11. virgo
    June 17, 2013

    May the good LORD, keep blessing you guys for doing what each and every one of us, must do for the elderly Apoye looks good.

  12. hope
    June 17, 2013

    How nice! :)

  13. Lil Blue
    June 17, 2013

    Aww that was so nice like stor

  14. disgusted
    June 17, 2013

    All shall eat…..!

  15. Faceup
    June 17, 2013

    Awwww that was sweet !

  16. Anonymous
    June 17, 2013

    It always warms my heart to see the elderly taken care of in whatever way possible. God’s blessings guys.

  17. ISIDORA
    June 17, 2013

    Great Job Kiwanis. This visit surely made this gentleman’s day!!!!

  18. Disappointed
    June 17, 2013

    ahhhh great guesture. Wish the Pal Rep would do the sam

  19. correct mindset
    June 17, 2013

    Thank you Kiwanis…thank you for the gift. Keep striving to assist the underpriviledge in our country

  20. June 17, 2013

    What happened to PATOIS? People no longer speak PATOIS back home? I always thought that’s what the language was. Enlighten me.

  21. Anonymous
    June 17, 2013

    that was nice

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