A Palos Verdes Engagement Session

26 Tuesday Nov 2013

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Alabaster Mobile Clinic, Palos Verdes engagement session

I actually met Shannon at a wedding (we were both guests of our sweet friend, Rachelle). I was just starting my photography business and Shannon was establishing a non-profit called Alabaster Mobile Clinic, which provides health services to under served regions of Africa and South Asia. At the time, I thought I was struggling with starting a business from scratch. Upon meeting her, I was blown away by her altruism, dedication, and sheer energy to make the world a better place. It certainly put life into perspective.

Fast forward to the start of 2013–in a whirlwind, Shannon had suddenly met the man of dreams, gotten engaged, and was planning her wedding! I couldn’t have been more touched that she had immediately thought of me.

Here we are, 12 days away from her and Ashantha’s wedding. Shannon is a thriving philanthropist, on the verge of marrying her perfect match. In this season of giving and gratitude, I can’t imagine a better couple to finish off a fantastic 2013.

Please visit http://www.alabastermc.org/about-us/mission/ to see how you can contribute to Shannon’s phenomenal cause.

A Night for Kenya

16 Monday Jul 2012

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Alabaster Mobile Clinic, Shannon Fernando, Vision Christian Fellowship Pasadena

Every now and then, you meet people who are so charged with positive energy, you know they are going to change the world. Shannon Fernando, who is one of the most vibrant and dedicated people we know, is one such person, and the founder of the Alabaster Mobile Clinic. The clinic is comprised of a voluntary medical and civilian staff who have devoted themselves to helping impoverished communities of Africa and South Asia by providing basic health care, and perhaps even more importantly, health education.

We had the pleasure of covering their first ever fundraiser dubbed “A Night for Kenya,” where a few hundred people gathered to watch talented performances, donate money by silent auction, and to gain a little insight into what the Alabaster Mobile Clinic does. Poignant and heartfelt, the event truly captured the spirit of the clinic, highlighting the need for small, effective organizations like this that can harness the support of one community at a time to deliver resources to unreached communities in developing nations. We are truly honored and happy to have participated in the first of hopefully many events by the Alabaster Mobile Clinic. Shannon, we can’t wait to hear the stories you’ll have to share upon your return from Kenya!