UDH is pleased to announce the success of its first Fundraising Affair a two-pronged event, which took place on the evenings of March 14th and 15th, 2014. A performance by world renowned artist Eric VIRGAL backed by Groupe MELANJ, a full line band of local artists highlighted an award ceremony evening honoring 3 exceptional health providers and community leaders for their work and engagement with the Haitian American community of Massachusetts, namely: Nicole Prudent, MD - UDH Community Service Award Linda Cundiff, RN, MSN - UDH Community Service Award David H. Bor, MD - UDH Lifetime Community Service Award The award ceremony evening took place March 15th at The Holiday Inn in Rockland, MA. Dr. Marie Louise Jean-Baptiste, Dr. Jessie Brutus and Ms. Edwidge Lafleur were chairwomen and hostesses for the event, which also served as a thank-you to the chairman: Alix Siméon, and UDH's committee members. In addition to Eric Virgal's performance, the night which was led by two great MCs: Yvens Germain and Marcus Plaisimond, included an act by outstanding jazz performer: Ernst St Ciné, a cocktail reception and a live auction. Proceeds benefit UDH's efforts to support university students of Haiti and to continue offering health counseling and guidance to the Haitian American community of Massachusetts through its weekly community radio show "Kwen Sante" (Health Corner).
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