Amy dancing with joy at AFA's welcome to Panyanga. ASHLAND, Ky. — Amy Compston, the face of the Amy For Africa mission, was chosen as one of three Women of Influence by Samaritan’s Feet International for her work with children in the Moyo region [...]
Matt Fultz (hands up) will bringing the 2014 champions back to defend the title. L-Train's Ryan Lynch kisses the coveted first-place trophy while teammates Adam LaLonde, left, and Rob Lynch celebrate the 2013 title. ASHLAND, Ky. — Everybody ready? It’s a full [...]
By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa This video brings to life our trip to Moyo in May where the Amy For Africa organization put 26,316 pairs of shoes on the people of the Moyo district in Uganda. Our hearts were touched by these sweet people. [...]
Dr. Maggie will dance and run for Moyo. By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa SOUTH SHORE — Dr. Maggie Lawentmann found a passion this spring on a mission trip to the Moyo district of Uganda with Amy For Africa. Her heart was touched [...]
Chris and Amy Compston. By ROCKY WALLACE / Co-Pastor of Carlisle United Methodist Church CARLISLE, Ky. — Our church has been blessed this spring and summer in getting involved with the work of Chris and Amy Compston and their ministry, Amy for Africa. When [...]
By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa ASHLAND, Ky. — A mother-daughter have decided to join with Team Amy For Africa. Tabitha Coyer and her 10-year-old daughter Melanie will be wearing the AFA colors while participating in area events. Tabitha has been a strong supporter of [...]
Karen Conn By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa ASHLAND, Ky. — Karen Conn has been running for herself the past five years. Now she's running with something bigger in mind. Conn has joined the Amy For Africa running team and will be competing [...]
Joshua Riley By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa ASHLAND, Ky. — One of the top runners in eastern Kentucky has decided to join Team Amy For Africa. Joshua Riley, a 2014 Russell High School graduate who currently attends Morehead State University, wanted to [...]
Melanie Bailey-Riffe is the first cyclist on the AFA team. By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa ASHLAND, Ky. — Amy For Africa is welcoming cyclist Melanie Bailey-Riffe to its competitive team. Bailey-Riffe, who is from Frankfort, is as passionate about cycling as Amy [...]
AFA team members wash feet and distribute shoes on Friday. Mission to Moyo team Amy with AFA's new goat. By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa The Ma’di people of Moyo in northern Uganda don’t have much. But while they [...]