Emmy Award-winning Host Sharon Reed to Emcee the 9th Annual LEDI Awards Gala

ATLANTA - Aug. 25, 2024 - PRLog -- Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) is proud to announce that acclaimed journalist Sharon Reed will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for its 9th Annual LEDI International Life Changers Awards and Fundraising Gala. The highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Westin Hotel Atlanta Airport, located at 4736 Best Rd, Atlanta, GA 30337.

The theme for this year's gala, "Dare to Dream and Achieve the Impossible," aligns perfectly with Reed's illustrious career, which spans decades of groundbreaking journalism and community engagement. An Emmy Award-winning host, Reed is renowned for her thought-provoking interview style and her ability to connect with both her subjects and audiences alike. Her presence promises to bring a dynamic and engaging energy to the evening.

With over 300 guests expected from across the metro Atlanta area, the LEDI Gala will celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and beyond. Sharon Reed's role as Emcee adds a layer of prestige to this event, given her impressive track record in major markets such as Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Cleveland. With shared roots in Cleveland, where LEDI was established as a nonprofit in 2007 and Sharon Reed made her mark as a prominent news anchor, this collaboration for the 9th Annual LEDI Awards Gala brings their journeys full circle, united in their commitment to uplifting communities."

"Having Sharon Reed as our Master of Ceremonies is a tremendous honor," said Joan Curran Darkortey, Co-Founder and CEO of LEDI. "Her dedication to excellence in journalism and her passion for uplifting communities make her the perfect fit for this special evening."

In addition to celebrating honorees, the gala will serve as a key fundraiser to support LEDI's economic development initiatives and noble mission to "reduce poverty and change lives."

Tickets, Corporate Sponsorships, and Commemorative Program Book Ad opportunities are available now. Generous tax-deductible donations are welcomed. For more information, please visit www.ledifundraiser.org or contact info@ledinow.org.

About LEDI

Founded in 2007, LEDI is a US-based international nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty, empowering communities, and transforming lives—one child, one book, and one library at a time. With a mission rooted in literacy and economic empowerment, LEDI has a global impact, fostering positive change and offering hope in Liberia, West Africa and beyond. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved at www.ledinow.org.