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LBS
Foundation Incorporated was established as a nonprofit in 2003.
It was created as the philanthropic arm of LBS Publications
(Onyx Magazine) “...to enable the citizens of Florida to
maintain health and education as uncompromising solutions to
stronger and more progressive Florida communities.”
In order to
raise funds to meet the objectives of the organization, the Onyx
Awards was born. The first production of the Awards show was
presented in April 2003. Since that time, the month of March
has been established and recognized as the month of the Onyx
Awards.
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2009 Event Details
Wednesday, March 11,
2009
Onyx Empowerment
Luncheon
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sheraton Orlando Hotel
- Orlando
Thursday, March 12,
2009
Onyx Speaks
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Loch Heaven Art Center
Friday, March
13, 2009
5:00 p.m. -
9:00 p.m.
Onyx Mixer
The Status Lounge
West Colonial
Drive
Orlando,
Florida
The Onyx Awards
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Event Begins: 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00
p.m.
Awards
Show: 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive
Orlando, Florida
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description of the Onyx Awards
The Onyx
Awards is a black tie / red carpet event that includes a special
reception for the major sponsors, the nominees and their
guests. Before dinner, which is served to all, there is the
red carpet walk where nominees and guests are interviewed. The
televised show consists of major talent interspersed among the
announcement of award winners. The Onyx Awards has proven to be
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The ultimate
goal of LBS Foundation, a 501(c)(3), is to see that children
throughout the state born with sickle cell disease are given
the same opportunities as normal children. Being able to
participate in summer camp is every child’s dream. It is our
desire to make that dream come true. Because of its medical
facility and professional counseling staff, Camp Boggy Creek has
been identified as the ideal camp for these children.
Therefore, the objective is to provide transportation for as
many children as possible, and also make donations to the camp
itself.
We believe
that children who have these opportunities become more confident
and self reliant. As a result, they will be more capable of
academic success, thus realizing their potential as productive
citizens and a credit to society.
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Proceeds from
the Onyx Awards go to Sickle Cell Disease organizations to help
send young sickle cell victims to summer camp. In the past,
contributions have also been made to Bethune Cookman College for
the Bronze Statue Project and National HBCU. In 2007, we will
begin our support of early literacy.
To learn more
about Sickle Cell Disease, see names of past winners,
photographs, or to purchase tables or individual seats for the
Onyx Awards, go to either of the following sites:
www.onyxmagazine.com
www.LBSfoundation.org or (407) 293-6102
Contributions can also be made online or mailed to LBS
Foundation Incorporated at PMB 412, 7226 West Colonial Drive,
Orlando, FL 32805. Any amount from one cent up to “the sky is
the limit” is appreciated. |
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LBS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
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P. O. Box 555059
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Orlando, FL 32855-5059
Phone: (407) 298-0544
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Fax: (800)
708-4718
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