NO. 239--APRIL SIMPSONs FAREWELL PARTY/FUNDRAISER@SWEETIE PIEs UPPER CRUST JAN 16

Photos by Ma'atology 

 One of the celebrity guests was East St Louis native and Olympic track star Jackie Joyner Kersee. Here she is with friends.

 Jewelers Mark Anthony and Arquetta Lynn Brown Fell attended.

 The lady of the hour, April Simpson entering the building with a tiara,--all hail to Queen April.

 Former Fox 2 personality Tim Ezell with former colleague Simpson. Ezell was one of the co-hosts of her event.

 Derrty Entertainment PR Blu Bolden attended. 

 Guest, personal trainer Mike Wayne, Bolden's son and Bolden.

 Early comers to the event.

 Simpson directing one of her speakers, her neurosurgeon (right)

 Simpson and event promoter, Orlando Watson

 Simpson talking with one of the sponsors. Savile Rumtini rep, Dee Tutt and assistant

 Tutt and Simpson

 Simpson talks with Clear Channel radio personality Tammie Holland who was one of the co-hosts of the event.

 Simpson and Holland (who was working the black satin jumpsuit)--Two beauties of media.

 Food was provided by Rib Shack.

 Simpson talking with guests.

 Music was provided by DJ Charlie Chan Soprano

 Bolden and Watson in basic black.

 Guest who working those boots and Watson

 Holland and Ezell welcoming guests to the event.

 Simpson at her court of family members.

 Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed had spoken at the event.

 Reed presented Simpson with a Proclamation for her services in local media.

 Simpson was grateful for the honor and joked that she would still like to share it with 
a husband that she was still trying to find. LOL

 Kersee had spoken on her friendship and workmanship with Simpson.

 Kersee and Simpson shared a laugh after she left the stage,

 Wayne had spoken on his working with Simpson during fitness segments on Fox 2.

 Ezell, Holland and Simpson take a pic during the event.

 Dr Glenn Toby, Ph.d. looked on during the Proclamation.

 Simpson;s neurosurgeon spoke about helping save Simpson's life when she was battling brain cancer. We are loving the tie, doc!

 Brochures of Rib Shack.

 Simpson's made a joke about Fox 2 personality Margie Ellisor working those boots.

 Comedian Darius Bradford had spoken about his friendship with Simpson

and cracked a few jokes about it..

 A couple of children from Simpson's foundation April's Angels read passages for the occasion.

 Simpson was emotionally touched by the ceremonies.

 Watson spoke on their friendship and the kinship they have for both surviving cancer. Simpson was overwhelmed with emotion.

 Watson gave Simpson a kiss to her head to show his appreciation of their friendship.

 Beyond Care Home Services' Dallas Holland had also spoke about working with Simpson.

 Simpson taking a pic with a very dapper  Mike Brown, Sr

 Guest, Simpson and Brown

 One of the children from April's Angels takes a pic with Simpson and Brown.

 Guest, Simpson and rib Shack owner Jackie Robbins.

 Simpson's neurosurgeon, Guest and Simpson.

 Guests mingle after the event.

 Ellisor, Guest, Simpson and Ezell.

 Kersee chatting with guests.

 Simpson takes a selfie with guests.

 Guests takes a pic with Simpson and Kersee.

 Tutt serving samples of Savile to guests.

Tutt takes a pic with Kersee who holds a bottle of Savile.

EVENT NOTES: This was a very nice event for a great cause to raise money for April Simpson;s Foundation, April;'s Angels as well as a farewell party to her leaving St Louis after 12 years working as an anchor on Fox 2 News.  Although the crowd was a bit sparse, those who were there definitely had an affinity for Simpson indeed. Also in attendance was St Louis Post Dispatch music writer Kevin C Johnson, and Hazelwood School district administrator Jazell Dailey Thomas.