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 Adonal's Community Outreach in the Caribbean
Despite tourists' own personal opinions of the Caribbean, Adonal Foyle's childhood memories were anything but paradise. Growing up with his grandmother and donkey in the small island of Canouan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Foyle found himself fortunate to to have the opportunities of getting a quality education and playing the sport he enjoys most.
Since establishing himself as an intimidating shot-blocker in the NBA, Foyle has never forgotten where he came from and does everything he can to improve the lives of the islands' youth – whether it is on or off the basketball court.
"My goal is to find a way to motivate growth," Adonal said. "I always want to keep in touch with my people and make myself available to them."
From holding basketball camps to donating money, Foyle continues to make every effort he can to make himself accessible to those back in his homeland. In the end, he hopes to see more young people just as fortunate as he in getting the same level of education.
"My dream is to for all of them to attend college and get a good education," Adonal said. "That's what I want. If they can do that, they will be set for life. And it will be a worthwhile endeavor."
Adonal added that it is just as important for his community to see him back home on the islands as it is for him to give back to them.
"I find it very important." Adonal said. "Being back in the community and showing your face is of tremendous significance to people. They get to see you and what you amount to. And if you give back in even a small way, it's something big to them. Just going back to say Hello, I'm back and I'm here because I care,' that presence alone is very important."
"For me, going back home - the place where I grew up and was taught to be a man - and saying I appreciate that and what you have done, here's a token of my appreciation', I think that is wonderful and very powerful."
Below is a list of links containing information about the time Adonal has donated to his community:
Adonal announces Read to Achieve International' Event >
Adonal announces Summer 2003 Youth Island Basketball Camps >
San Francisco Bay Area's Caribbean Community Listings:
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Caribbean Market • 2634 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA • 510-649-9195
Ma's Caribbean Cuisine • 1711 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA • 510-444-7684
J & J Caribbean Kitchen • 2214 Macarthur Blvd., Oakland, CA • 510-531-2303
Tropix Caribbean Restaurant • 3814 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA • 510-653-2444
Jamaica Station Restaurant & Sports Bar • 4929 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA • 510-597-1539
Daniel's Caribbean Kitchen • 2836 Sacramento St., Berkeley, CA • 510-644-8383
Larue Bistro Brasserie • 1428 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA • 510-528-5030
Chicken! Chicken! • 482-A Hayes St., San Francisco, CA • 415-863-1220
The Caribbean Zone • 55 Natoma St., San Francisco, CA • 415-541-9465
Geva's • 234 Primrose Rd., Burlingame, CA • 650-344-4436
Hula's • 622 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA
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Tropix Caribbean Restaurant [restaurant/club] • 3814 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA • 510-653-2444
Jamaica Station Restaurant & Sports Bar [restaurant/bar/club] • 4929 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA • 510-597-1539
Caribbean Spice [bar/comedy club] • 1920 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA
Island Paradise [bar/club] • 1436 Webster St., Alameda, CA • 510-865-3225
The Caribbean Zone [restaurant/bar/club] • 55 Natoma St., San Francisco, CA • 415-541-9465
Caribbean Gardens [bar/club] • 1306 Bayshore, Burlingame, CA • 415-347-9007
Jouvay.com • Bringing the Caribbean to the Bay Area
Jahworks.org • An online publication about Caribbean-based music and culture
ReggaeCD.com • A comprehensive online source of Caribbean music
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