U.R.G.E. HOSTS ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR AT NINE MILE, ST. ANN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kingston, Jamaica

April 30, 2007

U.R.G.E. (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment), the charitable organization founded by Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers sponsored its annual Health Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2007 at the Cedella Marley Booker Basic School in Nine Mile, St. Ann.

Dr. Lewin Bruno, a physician and Director of Travel Advisory Service at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA and who also teaches medical students at UCLA Medical School, spearheaded a 25-member team of 12 physicians including a dentist and acupuncturist, four nurses, dietician, medical students and support staff. Assisted by the Tuff Gong International employees, these dedicated volunteers administered free medical care and donated supplies to over 500 adults and children from Stepney District and surrounding rural areas. Home visits were also conducted by some of the physicians and URGE supporters. Annually, Dr. Bruno also organizes a multi-disciplinary medical clinic in Falmouth. Air Jamaica provided discounted air fares from Los Angeles to Jamaica for Dr. Bruno and his team.

Colgate Jamaica provided its mobile dental unit for dental consultations, fillings, extractions. Some 140 children received dental cleaning and supplies.

For further information

Contact: Lorna Wainwright, URGE Project Coordinator

(876) 923-9380

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ZIGGY MARLEY AND URGE CO-SPONSORS PROJECT WITH THE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION IN NINE MILES, ST. ANN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
15th March, 2007

Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment (URGE), a charitable organization founded and operated by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers is pleased to announce that it is a co-sponsor with the Sports Development Association in building a multi-court facility at the Nine Miles Community Centre, Nine Miles, St. Ann. The construction of a multi-court facility will be home to netball, basketball and similar sports.

Most recently, a One Love football tournament kicked off at the Community Centre with Mrs. Cedella Booker, Stephen and Damian Marley in attendance. This was won by Ferncourt High School, Clarermont, St. Ann.

Other projects implemented by the Marley family in St. Ann include the roofing of Rhoden Hall Basic School, the building of a library, canteen, chicken coop and water tanks at Stepney Primary and All Age where Bob Marley attended at an early age. Over fifteen students from that institution have benefitted from scholarships sponsored by the Marley family.

For further information:
Please contact Lorna Wainwright
Tuff Gong International Limited
Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
(876) 923-9382

This Holiday Season U.R.G.E donated a hot plate and re-upholstered some furniture for the girls at Mary's Child to help in their efforts in opening a "tuck" shop where they will sell snacks and patties to the Jamaican College students and surrounding communities.

U.R.G.E also gave a holiday party with a Christmas lunch for the children at Glenhope with clowns, face painting and lots of fun and games. U.R.G.E would like to thank all the volunteers who help makes these events possible.

Ziggy's charity U.R.G.E. sponsored a Christmas party on December 21st, 2005 for the children of Glenhope Nursery in Kingston, Jamaica. Tuff Gong International Limited assembled a new basket ball hoop and play slide donated by U.R.G.E. The Robert Marley Foundation also donated a brightly decorated tree for the festivity.

U.R.G.E. (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment), Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers charitable organization, sponsored a Christmas Party Sunday, December 21, 2005 for 62 children who range in age from newborn – 10 years at the Glenhope Nursery, 88 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston, Jamaica.

Lunch was provided for the children that included sandwiches, Christmas cake and juices and was followed by play activities with newly donated equipment. Staff members of Tuff Gong International Limited assembled a new basket ball hoop and play slide donated by U.R.G.E. The Robert Marley Foundation also donated a brightly decorated tree for the festivity.

In the coming year, U.R.G.E. will also be assisting the institution with the construction of a sunroof over its play area.

U.R.G.E. is a non-profit organization that makes enduring contributions to improve the communities in which children learn, live and grow in hopes of nourishing their future.

   

For further information:
Contact: Lorna Wainwright: 876-923-9382

Ziggy's charity would like to extend a sincere thank you to Jason Marshall, Lita Dior and Jane Buchanan for their kind contributions to U.R.G.E. Much love!

Special thanks to Crystal Evans of North Oroville, WA for her wonderful gift and donation!