BAMBERG - Comedian Steve Brown will serve as master of ceremonies for the SEKOTS Foundation's fourth annual Caring Hearts valentines flowers delivery on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Brown - widely recognized for his high-pitched voice and unpredictable physical antics - has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including comedians Eddie Griffin, Katt Williams, Rickey Smiley, Bruce Bruce, Don DC Curry, Sommore, Sheryl Underwood and Kevin Hart, as well as top R&B and hip-hop artists Gerald Levert, Outkast, TLC, Lil Wayne, Lil Webbie, The Manhattans, Bobby Womack, Howard Hewitt and others.
Lisa Stokes, founder of the SEKOTS Foundation, said she saw Brown last year at Claflin's scholarship gala and was amazed at his ability to engage the audience.
"Although Brown will be hilarious, the highlight of the evening will be the presentation of The Robert M. Dowling Foundation Leadership Award, named in honor of the foundation's largest benefactor," she said. "This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies the values of the SEKOTS Foundation: teaching, learning, empowerment, innovation, diversity and community."
The Caring Hearts valentines flowers delivery Benefit will be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at Scarlett's Little Theater in Bamberg. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting, silent auction, catered meal, entertainment and dancing. Tickets are $35 if purchased by Tuesday, Jan. 31.
SEKOTS is an acronym for "strive for excellence, everyday is an opportunity for a new beginning, knowledge is power, optimism is your best friend, teach yourself something new every day and strength is what God arms us with to get over it." The nonprofit foundation assists individuals in Bamberg County in pursuing postsecondary education and training via technical or community colleges, trade schools and/or baccalaureate programs by offering a number of privately funded scholarships, Stokes said.
"While the majority of our scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors, we also offer financial resources for non-traditional students who are pursuing higher education after being out of school for a significant period of time," she said.
The organization is currently accepting applications for four scholarships. Details can be found online at sekotsfoundation.org.
"We are always looking for individuals, businesses, organizations and/or churches who are willing to donate money, time or other resources," Stokes said. "Perhaps there is someone who would like to establish a scholarship in a memory of or in honor of a loved one. SEKOTS will assist individuals with setting up the scholarship."
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