ACCOMPLISHMENTS

During Hurricane Ivan the following was shipped to Jamaica:
• 250 Gallons Of Water
• March 2005 Book/Computer Donation
• 500 Tarpaulins
• 5 boxes Canned goods and non-perishable food
• 2 boxes clothing
• Conducted 5 celebrity sports camps in Negril, Montego Bay, and Ocho Rios.

In 2005 our guest list included NFL players such as Rudi Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals, Kalimba Edwards and Shaun Rogers of the Detroit Lions, Casey Hampton of the Pittsburg Steelers and Kendall Newsome of the Miami Dolphins. The NBA players who participated in 2005 were Delonte West of Boston Celtics and John Salmons of Sacramento Kings.

In 2006, the RuJohn Foundation conducted its annual celebrity sports camp, promoting education through athletic contests. The camp included NBA players Delonte West, of the Boston Celtics and Danny Granger of the Indiana Pacers. Also joining us were Autry Denson from the Chicago Bears and Tim McGee from the Cincinnati Bengals.

In 2007 the RuJohn Foundation returned to Jamaica and increased its participation in the community, by not only touching the lives of youth but included the elderly. A visit was made to Benbow, St Catherine to assist the elderly. The mission was to assist the elderly and youths on personal hygiene care. Care packages were distributed by the Mothers of Delonte West, Rudi Johnson and Laurence Maroney. The Director of the Cheerleaders from Virginia State University, Dr. Paulette Walker was on hand to give helpful tips to the female participants.

In 2008 the camp continues to grow as additional NFL and NBA players participated. The following players participated in the 2008 camp, Delonte West, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Andray Blatche of the Washington Wizards, and Rashad McCants of the Minnesota Timber wolves. The NFL players include Rudi Johnson, Eric Henderson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh of the Cincinnati Bengals, James Farrior of the Pittsburg Steelers, Laurence Maroney of the New England Patriots, George Foster of the Detroit Lions and Shaun Smith of the Cleveland Brown. Dr. Paulette Walker once again conducted various cheerleading camps across the island.

In addition to the annual RuJohn Foundation sports camp, we continuously donate items and support various programs throughout Jamaica. This includes, but is not limited to, starting computer laboratories, donating books for a library, starting a school lunch program, and giving scholarships. Below, you may find a more detailed list of our donations.

2005

Financial support for lunch program
- Mt. Ward
- Mt. Nebo
- Primary School
- Whitfield Town All Age School
- Kingston
1000 School Books
- Mt. Peto
- Mt. Ward
- Mt. Nebo
- Herbert Morrison
- Whitfield Town
- Granville All Age
40 Computers
Bibles and Children Story Books
School Supplies
Hurricane Supplies
- 250 Gallons Of Water
- Tarpaulins
- Boxes Canned goods and non-perishable food
- Boxes of clothing

2006

Financial support for lunch program
Scholarship to High School Student
School Supplies
- Binders
- Backpacks
- Calculators
- Pens, pencils and markers
- Notebooks
Computers and printers
In Ground Basketball Systems
Fans to six local Schools

2007

Financial Support For Lunch Program
Hygiene Kits for Seniors and Children
Computer Desks
School Supplies
- Binders
- Backpacks
- Calculators
- Pens, pencils and markers
- Notebooks

2008

Financial Support For Lunch Program
Bibles and Children Story Books
Commercial Stove and Microwave for Lunch Program at Primary School
School Supplies
- Binders
- Backpacks
- Calculators
- Pens, pencils and markers
- Notebooks
Hygiene Kit
Football Cleats, Shoulder Pads and Helmets

2009 (Click here for details)