The Humanitarian Award was granted to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for her pioneering efforts in the field of philanthropy through her Pocket Rocket Foundation
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce received the 2023 International Humanitarian Award from the American Friends of Jamaica at their Charity Banquet held last on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Intercontinental Miami in Florida. The Humanitarian Award was granted to Fraser-Pryce for her pioneering efforts in the field of philanthropy through her Pocket Rocket Foundation.
The organization has been providing various forms of support to young people who are seeking to safeguard their future through constructive means. The organization also offers mentorship programs, scholarships, and training in entrepreneurship with the goal of helping young people develop the necessary skills to navigate life successfully. Douglas Orane, a well-known Jamaican businessman and former CEO of the Grace Kenney Group, received a comparable honor.
In an interview after winning the award, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stated, “To know that I am Jamaican and what I am able to bring to the people of Jamaica, especially to young women and men in the community of Waterhouse, it is truly an honor to be able to be celebrated in this way. The funny thing about it is we don’t choose where we are born, we don’t choose who we are born to, but the greatest choice that was ever made was me attending the Wolmer’s High School for Girls.”
In her recent post on Instagram, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stated,” I am honored to receive the 2023 International Humanitarian Award from @AFJCares for my work with @sfppocketrocketfoundation and beyond. One’s legacy isn’t measured by medals alone, but by impact. Your legacy is the result of your life’s work. I understand what it is like be born into circumstances that are outside of my control, and am grateful for the people that empowered me to realize that I had control of my future. Special shout out to Wolmers Girl School and many thanks to everyone who came together to make (the night) special.”
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In October 2022 last year, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was awarded the Order of Jamaica, Commander Class, for her outstanding performance in athletics at the world level. On the occasion of National Heroes Day, the award ceremony took place on the lawns of Kings House in Kingston, Jamaica. Alongside Fraser-Pryce, another popular Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson also got national accolades.
Fraser-Pryce has been displaying her remarkable speed for more than ten years, earning her the nickname “Pocket Rocket” throughout the world. She became the first runner to accomplish the feat in July when she won her fifth World 100m championship at the World Championships 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. It was also her second global 100m championship since giving birth to her son Zyon in 2017.
During the 2022 season, Fraser-Pryce set another global landmark when she became the first woman in the sport’s entire history to go faster than 10.7 seconds seven times within any season. She has three Olympic gold medals and ten World Championship gold medals to her name.
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