On Sat Oct 24th 2020, Worlds fist COVID-19 Champions Awards took place at United Sherpa Association Inc., located in Elmhurst Queens. Close to 50 people were in attendance on both floors of the temple.
The Event was the brainchild of Dr. Adal Hussain, AKA Dr.Abbey who came up with the idea of honoring the community, along with politicians who have made a difference as well as a wide range of organizations who have served by giving of themselves with tireless and exceptional work ethic as the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to rage on.
The Event was held in Collaboration with The United Sherpa Association Inc, headed by President Urgen Sherpa. The event was invite only, as only a total of only 50 people are allowed indoors on both floors combined in accordance to safety protocols regarding community transmission. The event was streamed on Facebook live, World Liberty TV and a number of other platforms, seen by thousands of people worldwide.
The Program started of by welcoming remarks by Secretary General, United Sherpa Association Inc, who was the Co- Emcee of the event, who introduced Rev Bruce Grodner, National Executive Director, American Clergy Leadership Conference, who introduced, Dr Adal Hussain, Founder of Humanitarians of the World Inc, and head organizer of the COVID-19 Champions Awards 2020, and Co-Emcee of the event.
Dr.Abbey Introduced Co-Organizer, Urgen Sherpa, President United Sherpa Association Inc.
Keynote speaker was Melinda katz, Newly elected Queens DA, who went onto say, it’s a great pleasure to be part of the Himalayan Community, here in Queens, she also went on to say what kind of services the Queens DA, had to offer, here here keynote speech in our World Liberty TV at .Melinda Katz was also an honoree for the COVID-19 Champions Awards 2020.
Other Politicians who were honorees and presented Citations and Proclamations, to Dr.Adal Hussain, Founder of Humanitarians of the World Inc, and organizer of The COVID-19 Champions award alongside, Urgan Sherpa, President of the United Sherpa Association Inc, were Jeffrion L.Aubry, member of New York State Assembly District 35, he presented proclamations, and was an honoree for the COVID-19 Champions award 2020.He went to say if we needed Humanitarians of the World, its now during the pandemic, he also congratulated, Mr Urgen and the temple for all they are doing for the community.
A panel titled, Diversity Interfaith Panel Moderated by Dr.Adal Hussain, which included faith leaders from, Muslim, Christian, Hindu and Buddhist. The Question that was asked what has your place of Worship for the community during COVID-19.
The Participants included: Urgen Sherpa(President) United Sherpa Association Inc, representing the Buddhist Religion,Rev Bruce Grodner, National Executive Director, American Clergy Leadership Conference , representing the Christian Religion. Farida Yesmin, Care Queen & King foundation global family network Inc. Representing Muslim Religion Islam. Sumedh Deshpande, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, representing the Hindu religion.Diversity panel can be seen in our World Liberty TV, Humanitarian Channel by clicking here.
We like to thank close to 40 honoree’s who have one thing in common, each and everyone of them stepped up, during COVID-19 Panademic, by helping through donating, Money, Time, Products and other services, each and everyone of them deserved the COVID-19 Champions awards-2020 for there acts of humanity, who are doing something during this pandemic to make this world a better place.
I like to Thank the Following from World Liberty TV, and Humanitarians of the World Officers and Volunteers, Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor World Liberty TV, Al Caplan, Photographer, Mitchell Ackles, Syndicated Journalist, Daniel Shapiro, Volunteer Videographer/Photographer & Vasant Desai, South Asian Journalist and Photographer.
Myself Dr.Adal Hussain, Honor , you and respect all you do for Humanity, as my fellow Humanitarian Brother Urgan Sherpa agrees, thank you and keep doing what you are doing and hopefully the award will inspire you to do more.
See More about The COVID-19 Champions awards Gala 2020 in our World Liberty TV, Humanitarian Channel and Blogs by clicking here.
Fighting as an amateur, Gerry Cooney won international tournaments in England, Wales, and Scotland, as well as the New York Golden Gloves titles. He won two New York Golden Gloves Championships, the 1973 160-lb Sub-Novice Championship and the 1976 Heavyweight Open Championship. Cooney defeated Larry Derrick to win the 1973 160-lb Sub-Novice title, and Earlous Tripp to win the 1976 Heavyweight Open title. In 1975 he reached the finals of the 175-lb Open division, but was defeated by Johnny Davis.
Cooney trained at the Huntington Athletic Club in Long Island, New York, where his trainer was John Capobianco. His amateur record consisted of 55 wins and 3 losses.
In 1981, he defeated former world heavyweight champion Ken Norton by a knockout just 54 seconds into the first round with a blisteringly powerful attack.
This broke the record set in 1948 by Lee Savold for the quickest knockout in a main event in Madison Square Garden. Since his management team was unwilling to risk losing a big future pay day with Holmes by having him face another viable fighter, Cooney did not fight for 13 months after defeating Norton.
The following year, Holmes agreed to fight him. With a purse of ten million dollars for the challenger, it was the richest fight in boxing history to that time. The promotion of the fight took on racial overtones that were exaggerated by the promoters, something Cooney did not agree with. He believed that skill, not race, should determine if a boxer was good. However, if Cooney won, he would have become the first Caucasian world heavyweight champion since Swede Ingemar Johansson defeated Floyd Patterson 23 years earlier.
Don King called Cooney “The Great White Hope.” The bout drew attention worldwide, and Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney was one of the biggest closed-circuit/pay-per-view productions in history, broadcast to over 150 countries.
Cooney fought bravely after he was knocked down briefly in the second round. He was fined three points for repeated low blows. After 12 rounds, the more skillful and experienced Holmes finally wore him down. In round 13, Cooney’s trainer Victor Valle stepped into the ring to save his fighter from further punishment. Two of the three judges would have had Cooney ahead after the 12th round if it weren’t for the point deductions. Holmes and Cooney became friends after the fight, a relationship that endured for them.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Mr Cooney at Queens Center for Progress , who wrote his book called Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery see exclusive interview with him and what made him write this book.
See more boxing interviews in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channels and Blogs by clicking here.
ShowStoppers CES 2020 is an invitation-only media reception that offers participating companies the most effective and efficient way to meet with more than 1,300 pre-qualified journalists, analysts and key industry influencers face to face.
Utilize the unique ShowStoppers experience to deliver your message, your way. Inspire new opportunities, and create unlimited global exposure for your brand. Introduce new products and demonstrate exciting technologies for media coverage, interviews and product reviews – away from the noise and distractions of the show floor.
Exhibit: Join global leaders and innovative startups with two shared goals — meet as many qualified journalists as possible in the shortest period of time, and generate coverage of your news and new products.
Shake hands with journalists: ShowStoppers @ CES is a four hour turnkey tabletop showcase event where companies set up and demonstrate their products. We invite qualified journalists, bloggers, industry analysts and industry leaders to the event. They work their way from table to table, discussing products, conducting interviews – all fueled by great food and drink.
Build Brand Awareness: Show Stoppers at CES is a business-centric networking reception that connects the growing community of journalists and storytellers with the technology and decision makers who are shaping our digital future.
Build your brand, get inspired and allow this event to amplify your exposure to new connections that will boost your bottom line.
About Show Stoppers: Show Stoppers is the global leader in press and business events, spanning the United States, Europe and Asia for more than 23 years.
It produces events that bring together select journalists, bloggers, media influencers, industry and financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives — for press conferences, product introductions, sneak previews, hands-on product demonstrations and strategic deal making.
It also facilitates company launches and pitch programs for start-ups, and more.
ShowStoppers produces the official press events at CE Week, IFA, Israel Dealmakers Summit, and NAB — and is an official partner of CTA, the Consumer Technology Association.
We are proud to say we are making our 11th Annual appearance at Show Stoppers 2020 at CES , always a great show, bringing some of the best vendors in the world, see exclusive footage of some of the vendors we showcased in our World Liberty TV Technology Channels and blogs by clicking here.
FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION ,TO ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF
9/11 FIRST RESPONDER LUIS ALVAREZ AT THE 19TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE BREAKFAST.
A presentation will be made to the family of NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez The First Responders Children’s Foundation Public Service Hero Award will be presented to FDNY Lieutenant Sarinya Srisakul, the first Asian female firefighter in the FDNY.
Over 1,500 guests are expected to attend the 19th annual Breakfast that began in the wake of 9/11 to provide a welcoming holiday community for first responder families who endured tragedy.
The Luis G. Alvarez scholarship will be announced and presented to Detective Alvarez’s widow Alaine Parker Alvarez.
Alvarez, who passed away from 9/11-related illnesses, is known for his advocacy on behalf of 9/11 first responders and his lobbying efforts including pleading before the United States Congress to replenish the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
See more about First Responders Children’s Foundation and many more organizations in our World Liberty TV, Political Channel and blogs by clicking here.
