Children's HopeChest invites you to a lunch and networking event at Club Paddock in American Fork, UT!
Photos courtesy of Club Paddock
An inspiring and unexpectedly transformative trip
In April 2026, a small group of residents from Utah traveled to Uganda to learn firsthand from local experts about effective poverty alleviation practices. What they witnessed was not only inspiring but also transformative in unexpected ways. These individuals, your friends and colleagues, are eager to share a brief overview of their key insights with you.
They will introduce you to a remarkable African leader whose wisdom both inspires and empowers, and to the organization pioneering sustainable impact in developing countries.
Meet Your Hosts & Speakers!
Addison Gardner
Ellie Gardner
Jake Gardner
Brooks Gardner
Ashley Bunkall
Alan Smiley
Kevin Townsend
Sally Townsend
Suzanne Moon
Teresa Turner
Milkias “Mickey” Taye
Ken Sparks
TJ England
Erica England
Heather Kahlert
Alan Smiley
Event Details
What: Lunch and networking event
Where: Club Paddock in American Fork, Utah
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Cost: Free! Lunch is on us.
- 11:30 a.m. – arrive and mingle
- 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Hear from individual team members who traveled to Uganda in April 2026
- Hear from Mickey Taye, Children’s HopeChest Country Director, Ethiopia
- Hear from Ken Sparks, Children’s HopeChest President & CEO
- Opportunities for short-term and long-term engagement, including travel
- 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Stay for Q&A or to tour the gallery
RSVP!
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Questions about the event?
We’re so excited you’re considering joining us! We’d love to hop on the phone or connect via email to discuss any aspect of the event. Send us an email at childrenshopechest@hopechest.org and we’ll be in touch shortly!
