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On behalf, of The Ree Wynn Foundation, we wish to thank you for your contributions and support!
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2015 Award Honorees

Gift of Life Award
Nicole Aqui, M.D.

Dr. Aqui is a board-certified Clinical Pathologist who specializes in Transfusion Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Maryland. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001 and completed her residency in Clinical Pathology, also at the University of Pennsylvania, in 2004. She went on to complete a fellowship in Transfusion Medicine and a postdoctoral fellowship, studying T cell activation in the Laboratory of Dr. Carl June. Dr. Aqui’s research interests focus on the immune system’s response to novel and emerging therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, including adoptive T cell therapy and immunomodulatory agents. Her clinical practice focuses on transitioning patients with sickle cell disease and thalassemia to adult care.  Dr. Aqui is an active member of several societies, including the American Society for Apheresis, the American Society of Hematology, and the AABB. 

Champion of Faith Award
Pastor Rodney B. Rowland

Pastor Rowland accepted Christ at the early age of 12, and was divinely called into the Gospel Ministry. He currently serves as Catechist & Chair of the Permanent Council for the Progressive Baptist Convention of NJ . He is a member of the Bethany Baptist Association, the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey,  Second Vice President of the Minister's Conference of Woodbury & Vicinity, Bishop Darryl Robinson's Yesha Ministry, The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and Ebenezer Missionary Union. He is a Certified Instructor for the Sunday School Publishing Board, Nashville, TN. His ministries include the Awana Club, Joseph's House Homeless Ministry, and the Food Bank Ministry. 

Humanitarian Award
Angela Pipersburgh

Angela is a market leader pioneer who has successfully pioneered the Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in five US locations with the distinctiveness of being governed by Kingdomcentric best principles.  Angela established the Kingdom Chamber of Commerce to encourage, build-up and strengthen Christian businesses by faith and stand as witnesses in the marketplace.  The Chamber serves as a vehicle to bring Believers together to advance the Kingdom of God and their individual enterprises for the Lord Jesus Christ.  She is a sought-after advisor to business owners, confidant to pastors and ministry leaders, and a conference speaker.