MDC Leicester Fundraising Event a Success

By MDC Correspondent

The Leicester Branch of the MDC Midlands North held its fundraising party on Saturday 21 November 2009.The event dubbed the mother of all fundraising events was attended by representatives from all the Midlands North eight branches bar one and the MDC UK Province . The Branch chairman Mr Tawanda Machakayire welcomed everyone who came including the Investment Committee represented by Mr Chiwandamira and Matewu .The district chairperson Mr. Tonderai Samanyanga, District Council executives and the chairperson of UK and Ireland Mr. Jonathan Chawora were all present. Members brought in their families, signifying the importance of the event.

The party started at 1pm with District executive members arriving at Highfields centre to attend a meeting and briefing on the latest developments in Zimbabwe and on how to intensify the struggle against the rogue ZANU PF regime. At 4pm, the party switched venues to St Peters Centre where they were joined by the UK and Ireland chairperson Mr. Jonathan Chawora. After his address, it was now time to party for most of the Zimbabweans who have suffered a lot and have almost forgotten how to socialize. When the UK chairperson thundered the MDC slogan ‘New Zimbabwe, New beginning, it was followed by a unison thunderous response from all corners of the hall.

The DJ started belting music and no sooner had the people started wriggling to the tune on the dance floor in typical Zimbabwean style. There were loads of food and drink such that even if some people had three tummies, they would not finish it.

This was indeed a very successful event and the proceeds from it will go a long way in helping the people of Mashonaland East and Zimbabwe as a whole. Special thanks should go to the organizers of the event, in particular the Treasurer Ashton Zaranyika (head of the fundraising), Pelani Ziba the Organising Secretary, the whole of the Leicester Executive and fundraising committee,and all  MDC members who managed to attend especially those who came from other branches , Juliet Makande the Women’s Chairperson, who did and managed the catering works with Tryness Uzande, Mary Muteyerwa, Rudo Muzondo, Sheill Ndarukwa who all ran up and down in all directions to make this event a success. All went well because of the Chief Security Officer Mr Korasi Gumi, Michael Madamombe and Ali Ndlovu who made sure they were available in all the corners of the place to maintain order and peace. This was never a party without, Jeniffer Senzere, Mandiwengereyi Zambezi, Leah Muzhuzha, Godwin Gonde, Monica Baira, Jackson Magaya, Nyarai Gaba, Mr Chisvo,Joyce Sithole and Wendy Zhakata for all their effort andhardwork they put in making this event a success. They worked tirelessly throughout the whole event. The struggle continues until final victory is won:’ New Zimbabwe, New beginning’.