THE ASSOCIATION WILL HOST A WELCOME CEREMONY FOR ALFRED ON FRIDAY, AT THE HEWANORRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

The Saint Lucia Athletics Association will launch the Julien Alfred Foundation on Saturday, April 6. The event will be held at the Saint Lucia Olympic Committee Inc. Headquarters, located in La Clery.

The Julien Alfred Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth through education, sports, and community development initiatives. Named after the renowned athlete Julien Alfred, the foundation aims to inspire and support young individuals in achieving their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.

During the launch event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the foundation's mission, vision, and upcoming projects. In addition, there will be opportunities for interviews and photo opportunities with members of the foundation's leadership team and other key stakeholders.

The launch of the Julien Alfred Foundation marks a significant milestone in our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community and beyond. We invite members of the media to join us in celebrating this important occasion and sharing our message of hope, opportunity, and empowerment.

You are also invited to the brief Welcome Ceremony of Julien Alfred and her team on Friday April 5, at the Hewanorra International Airport at 2:45 p.m. Please RSVP to Lisa Joseph at lca@mf.worldathletics.org or 286.4933 by end of day Thursday April 4, 2024 to confirm your attendance and receive further details about the event.

We look forward to welcoming you to the launch of the Julien Alfred Foundation and sharing our journey of making a difference together.