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Jan 21, 2011 - Pastor Frank will have a speaking engagement and will be signing his book at Livonia Civic Center Libary in Livonia on March 28, 2011 (click to see the flyer).
December 19, 2010 - Pastor Frank will have a speaking engagement and will be signing his books at Carolyn Kennedy Libary in Dearborn Heights on February 1, 2011 (click to see the flyer).
November, 2010 - Pastor Frank's new book is now available for purchase at Inifity.
Dear Friends of FAWN,
You can order my new novel on the web. (Click the image or the Infinity link above). The profits will go to support FAWN. If you live locally, you can get a copy from me. Let me know.
Enjoy the read and remember word of mouth is the best advertisement. It makes a great Christmas gift.
Remember it is fiction, but is loosely based on my life. It's been fun. Thank you for all your support.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Ps. Frank
October 18, 2010 - Shipment #23 has arrived in Johannesburg South Africa and been distributed to the orphans.
October 11, 2010 - Shipment #24 left for Botswana..
October 7, 2010
My novel is at the publishers.So many people helped me. It really turned out good. I can wait for you to read, "AIDS, Love's Fight." It should be available mid November, just in time to be a Christmas present. I have to see 2,000 copies for a major publisher to look at it, or so I've been told. I want the profits to go to support FAWN.
Living and Life are Giving in Living,
Ps. Frank
Shipment 24
Oct 11, 2010 - Shipment #24 has left for Botswana, about 200 cases.
Thank you for love and support and prayers and finances.
Shipment 23
Oct 18, 2010 - Shipment #23 has arrived in Johannesburg South Africa and been distributed to the orphans.
July 28, 2010 - Shipment #23 Held Up in South Africa Port
Dear Friends of FAWN,
I need prayer power released. They have detained shipment #23 in Port Elizabeth South Africa. We need it released. I thought I had provided all the documentation needed. (See the Shipment tab for info on the shipment)
Thank You,
Ps. FrankMay 13, 2010 - WOW! Shipment #23 got off yesterday. Each shipment is a separate miracle. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on it and contributed. Many will be helped because of you.
My work on FAWN is featured in this edition of the Grand Valley State University nursing magazine, where I received my degree in nursing. Click this link to see the article. It is a special honor to me.
Let's have fun serving in FAWN. If you have a fund raiser idea let me know. Let's drop the "d" and call it a FUN RAISER!!.
Many Thanks to God and man,
Pastor Frank
Shipment 22
October 16, 2009 - Shipment #22 has been sent from the Durban, South Africa port to Botswana.
August 21, 2009 - Shipment # 22 shipped to Botswana. We sent almost 5,000 cans, breaking the
100,000 can mark. Quite an accomplishment. Thank you to all for your support!
Shipment 21
April 24, 2009 - Shipment left for South Africa.
Shipment 20
August 2008 - FAWN shipped it's 20th shipment mid-August 2008, almost 45 tons total. This shipment is going to South Africa. We are excited to work with Bishop Seboli. He says word is getting out about FAWN and people are coming begging in much need.
My prayer is,"Help me, help them, dear Lord."
Shipment 19
June 12, 2008 - This shipment is headed for Botswana.
Shipment 18
March 14, 2008 - Another shipment for South Africa.
Shipment 17
December 2007 - FAWN had a Christmas miracle. Our 17th shipment arrived in South Africa mid-December 2007. Normally, FAWN would have to pay over $1,000 in custom fees. We prayed and a mining company there paid and all the liquid nutrition was released., over 2.5 tons . Those suffering with AIDS will have more energy and life to celebrate Christmas. I am thankful. This was my Christmas gift from above. We must do more in 2008. Pastor Frank
October 18, 2007 - Our 17th shipment is on it's way to South Africa. We have sent over 37.5 tons. wow! I feel we have only just begun. Please view the video of our recent experience with the Seniors at Maple Heights Assisted Living Center.
Watch the video on You Tube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gug0naiw7jo
Shipment 16
September 10, 2007 - Our 16th shipment made it out of customs this week, in Botswana and Rev. Simon Mulosu will begin to distribute it in the village of Sephare. It will get to the people who need it. We have now sent more than 35 tons over the last 5 years. Thank god and thank you. Please continue to help. The needs are great. Be creative. Love and prayers, Pastor Frank
April 23, 2007 - FAWN sent it's 16th shipment. This one to Botswana, making it over 35 tons of liquid nutrition sent. The Inkster Schools helped as well as Riverpoint Christian Church on Grosse Ile, MI., Faith Christian Assm, World Medical Relief, and St. Cyprian's Catholic Church of Riverview, MI. - Thank You All!!
Shipment 14
November 14, 2005 - Our 14th shipment has arrived. (this is # 7 to Botswana) making that 60,000 lbs or 30 tons of liquid nutrition. So much and yet so little helping those suffering with AIDS in Africa.
Keep praying and giving. Thank you for your support. A special thanks to the students of Allen Park High School, who help send this shipment. - Thank you again, Pastor Frank
Shipment 13
July 1, 2005 - This shipment was sent to South Africa.
Shipment 12
May 16, 2005 - I just wanted to let you all know that we have finally received the shipment of Ensure. We had to pay a total of R 22000.00 (~$2,000 US) on Thursday last week. We are grateful to God for granting us favor and for your input of prayer and support. Thank you for being committed to this vision. I will let you know more about the distribution soon.
Ps. Quinton Aiyer
Cornerstone Christian Ministries
Pietermaritzburg
Kwazulu Natal
South Africa
The vision for FAWN was birthed in Pastor Frank's heart in March of 2001. FAWN operated out of Faith Christian Assembly, sending the first 11 shipments. It had grown and needed to separate from the church, becoming it's own 501 c3 on December 4, 2004, from which the remaining shipments have been sent.
Shipment 11
November 16, 2004 - We had a miracle. We just sent liquid nutrition to S. Africa, shipment 10, and usually we need 2 months to collect enough for another shipment. We got a call from a vitamin company in New Jersey. They were going to attach a bottle of Ensure to their vitamins to help sell them. The expiration date on the liquid nutrition was Feb. 2005. They found us on the internet and donated the 10,000 bottles. We had it picked up today and shipped it from New Jersey to Botswana. It should get there before Christmas. Hopefully it will help the sick feel stronger for the Holiday.
Shipment 10
November 2, 2004 -Shipment to Pietermeritberg, S. Africa. This is shipment number 10 (5 to Botswana and now 5 to S. Africa). With a total of 40,000 lbs (20 tons) shipped to date. We hope it will arrive before Christmas so the people will have extra energy for the Holiday.
March 28, 2011
Pastor Frank will be at the Carolyn Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights at 7 pm to discuss the devastating effect AIDS has had in Africa. See the flyer for more information.
February 1, 2011
Pastor Frank will be at the Carolyn Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights at 7 pm to discuss the devastating effect AIDS has had in Africa. See the flyer for more information.
November 20, 2009
FAWN will be holding a prayer rally at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Beech in Dearborn on Nov.20, 2009 from 7 PM to 8 PM. For info call: 313 590 2043. We are praying for direction and breakthrough. Ps. Frank
March 11, 2009
The school of Pharmacy at Wayne State University is working hard to support FAWN. A drive was kicked of with Pastor Frank speaking at the school (P2 class) on March 11,2009. The Drive will conclude on March 27th. They have truly caught the FAWN bug and the FAWN organization is very thankful for the support. Read the article that appeared in their School Newspaper on March 31,2009.http://www.thesouthendnews.com/news/students-local-group-help-aids-african-patients-1.1636181
February 20, 2009
The FAWN Black Tie Affair on February 20,2009, at the Dr. Charles Wright Museum of
African American History was wonderful. Pastor Frank was honored by the Mayor of
Detroit with a proclamation. The FAWN organization is very proud of this recognition.
November 20, 2007
J. Xavier really spoke to the kids at the Dr. Charles Drew Academy,Ecorse,Mi today, 11/20/2007 and his partnership with FAWN was used to kick off their "Christmas Gift for Africa" drive. Learn more about J Xavier by googling "FAWN J Xavier"
June 5, 2007
Pastor Frank will be speaking at the Downriver Minister's Breakfast in Wyandotte, MI on June 5th (Tues.) at 9AM. Please call 313 590 2043 for information.
Oct. 14, 2006
FAWN has been asked to be in the Wayne State Univ. homecoming parade to make our mission known.
Aug 2006
Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Grosse Ile is having a month long fund raiser. Planning for October breakfast fund raiser with Pastor Frank guest speaking.
April 4, 2006
Pastor Frank will be speaking at the Downriver Ministry breakfast. Call FAWN for details.
April 1, 2006
Interfaith FAWN Drive will be taking place on Gross Ile. Five churches will be working together to collect Liquid Nutrition.
October 28, 2005
Pastor Frank will be speaking at the Parrish Nurse Dinner. Some of the Downriver churches are planning to have a united can drive in January.
February 23, 2005
I am excited to inform and invite you to hear Pastor Quinton Aiyer on Feb 23, 2005 at 7 PM . He will be speaking on Aids in South Africa and how his church is distributing the liquid nutrition FAWN is sending them. You will be touched and for many you will see how your support of FAWN is being utilized.
Please come and bring some one. Faith Christian Assembly, 25051 Outer Dr.,
Melvindale, Mi 48122, Phone # 313 928 8305
May 12, 2010
My work on FAWN is featured in this edition of the Grand Valley State University Nursing Magazine, where I received my degree in nursing. Click this link to see the article. It is a special honor to me.
Let's have fun serving in FAWN. If you have a fund raiser idea let me know. Let's drop the "d" and call it a FUN RAISER!!.
Many Thanks to God and man,
Pastor Frank
April 30, 2010
| WXYZ-TV (7) Detroit | A group of Wayne State University students are joining in the fight against the AIDS pandemic in Africa as part of a class project. Wayne State's pharmacy class of 2012 donated cases of liquid nutrition to Detroit-based World Medical Relief. The supplies will be shipped to an AIDS orphanage in Johannesburg South Africa.
Read the full transcript and watch the video at TVEyes |
| Video Taken During the Event | Video from Sid Jackson |
April 28, 2010
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| Detroit News | |
November 06, 2005
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October 10, 2004
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Some stories about AIDS in the news:
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2000/aids/stories/overview/
http://www.time.com/time/2001/aidsinafrica/cover.html
You will need an Adobe Reader to view some pages at this site. 
November, 2010 - Pastor Frank's new book is now available for purchase at Inifity.
Dear Friends of FAWN,
You can order my new novel on the web. (Click the image or the Infinity link above). The profits will go to support FAWN. If you live locally, you can get a copy from me. Let me know.
Enjoy the read and remember word of mouth is the best advertisement. It makes a great Christmas gift.
Remember it is fiction, but is loosely based on my life. It's been fun. Thank you for all your support.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Ps. Frank
October 7, 2010
My novel is at the publishers.So many people helped me. It really turned out good. I can wait for you to read, "AIDS, Love's Fight." It should be available mid November, just in time to be a Christmas present. I have to see 2,000 copies for a major publisher to look at it, or so I've been told. I want the profits to go to support FAWN.
Living and Life are Giving in Living,
Ps. Frank
September 1, 2008
FAWN is excited to announce that it is now approved and connected to E Bay. Part of your sale can go to help FAWN's mission. Check it out. www.ebay.com , then go to Giving Works, then click "F", scroll down to FAWN and click view.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
THANK YOU!!.
FAWN IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE IT'S PARTNERSHIP WITH RAPPER J. XAVIER. MUCH MORE NEWS TO FOLLOW.www.liljx.com
THE MESSAGE IS LOVE FROM THE INKSTER SCHOOL CHILDREN. TAKE IN THIS VIDEO AND CATCH THE WAVE.www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRTSRGGhkFw
Go to Pharmacy Today(the link below) to see the article on FAWN/WSU Pharmacy School. It's a National Publication.
http://apha.imirus.com/Mpowered/imirusApp.jsp?volume=pt15&issue=6&page=2
December 21, 2005
Pastor Frank's new book "God's Top Ten List" has been published and is available to purchase at Amazon.com. Half of the proceeds from the book go to support FAWN. You can also receive the book as a gift for any donation over $25.
December 21, 2005
FAWN attained 501 (c)(3) non profit status.
September 23, 2005
Allen Park High School student council gave FAWN $1,000 at their homecoming Football game. It was present to Pastor Frank Julian by Angela Hernandez, student council president.
We are humbled and grateful for their support. It really is an encouragement to continue the effort and will help with the next shipment.
September 15, 2005
I am learning a lot about the forces that try to prevent the good from going forth and all the politics involved. I was a little discouraged but today when we visited a hospice and made home visits and visited a hospital , I felt a fierce renewal and resolve to do good. These people have received our "tins" as they call them and begged for more. I was humbled. We prayed with them and sang for them. (Tracey was great) Please pray for us. Some important meetings await me.
I spoke at the city council meeting yesterday and the Mayor was supportive. One of the council people was Muslim woman and wants us to help the area of town she represents. The city is 30% Muslim and is facing the crisis also. She wants me to
meet with one of their influential doctors. I am excited about this. Pray for this encounter.
I miss and love all of you. So much to share when I get home.
Please pray for us.
See you soon. Love, Pastor Frank
September 12 - 21, 2005
A team will be in Africa to distribute liquid nutrition to AIDS victims.
August 25, 2005
The Africa team will be leaving for S. Africa on 9/12 to 9/21 with a busy agenda planned. We do covet your prayers and look forward to sharing our visit with you on our return. Our shipment has arrived there and is out of customs (at an expense... pray)
I will be speaking at the Parrish Nurse Dinner Oct 28. Some of the Downriver churches are planning to have a united can drive in January.
I will be speaking at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Dearborn on my return. They will be having their can drive this September.
We are hoping to present our appeal for a Faith Based Grant by Oct. 20, 2005. Pray! I do want to offer to you the wonderful FAWN DVD Dave Mehi made on the story of FAWN if you need it to present to your organization.
My book is finished and being proof read. We will have it to the publishers soon and it should be out before Christmas. (God's Top Ten) It is based on 10 sermons I gave on the 10 commandments. I am surprised how good it came out. Please push it when it comes out. (50 % of the profits go to FAWN.)
How can I say thanks to so many who have given and helped? May God Bless you. I will keep you posted. May our efforts be blessed as we attempt to help the least of our brethren dying of Aids in Africa.
June 30, 2005
Story of FAWN DVD available for a donation of $5.00 or more. Please send us an email if you are interested in obtaining a copy.
June 14, 2005
Plans continue to form as the September Medical Missions trip takes shape. FAWN is partnering with HFH and headed by Dr Markowitz Md (Infectious Disease:Aids)
The trip is planned for Sept 12,2005 till Sept 21. We will be visiting Pietermeritzberg, South Africa and connecting with Dr Dyer the chief Public health official.
We welcome and questions and support.
Thank You, Frank Julian
April 22, 2005
Dear Pastor Frank,
I have been asking opinions about what assistance could be rendered to us by the hospital - people considered medicines but it appears that the legal issues around importation of medicines are too complex.
However is there any chance they could look at supporting us with home based care supplies?
A list of items used include the following:
bandages, elastoplasts, cotton wool, calamine lotion, linen savers, gentian violet, savlon/dettol/antiseptic, Vaseline, antiseptic ointments, latex gloves, soap, gauze squares, etc - i.e. items (surgical sundries) not governed by legislation in terms of medicine control.
I am not sure if this is possible, - perhaps you could find out.
I heard from Pastor Quinton the other day that the next shipment of ensure is nearly here - thanks
Julie Dyer
Cornerstone Christian Ministries
Pietermaritzburg
Kwazulu Natal
South Africa
January 22, 2005
Changed domain to www.FightingAids.org. Please update your links.
January 21, 2005
A Boy Scout from Detroit, named James Wyle, took the Ensure for Africa program as his Eagle project. The people were generous and he collected over $1,000.00. I am meeting with him Feb. 1, and am thrilled to complete any paperwork for
him to get his badge. He wants to meet Pastor Quinton when he comes to Detroit from South Africa the last week of Feb., to hear how the liquid nutrition is helping those with Aids there.
January 13, 2005
Dear Frank,
Thank you also for the last shipment of ensure, which was collected from Pastor Quinton on Tuesday, and which we are now distributing to the groups of volunteers.
They say it really is making a difference - much better than the epap which we were using - and helps people to regain their strength.
The group you met in Imbali (where there were more formal houses) have now opened a centre where they can care for patients as in-patients. They have three at present and work 24 hours looking after them. They also give them the ensure, and have continued with the feeding scheme. They were given some beds and equipment by a local private hospital, and we (the Council) have also helped with some supplies. With their energy and commitment I believe they will really be able to help their community deal with this epidemic.
The Government roll-out of anti-retrovirals has commenced, but it has not yet impacted on the death rate. Hopefully it will in the long term.
I hope your project continues to be successful.
Best wishes,
Julie Dyer
Cornerstone Christian Ministries
Pietermaritzburg
Kwazulu Natal
South Africa
December 4, 2004
Ensure for Africa will be changing its name to Fighting AIDS with Nutrition. We filed as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and in the process needed to change our name.
About 'Fighting AIDS with Nutrition'
Fighting AIDS with Nutrition runs with minimal cost. Over 95% of your donations go to purchasing of nutrition supplements (Ensure, Boost) or to shipping fees. A small portion of the donations go to legal fees, a part time secretary, advertisements, and this website.
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