Amy, AFA on “Huckabee” show via Trinity Broadcasting Network
Mike Huckabee is with Amy, husband Chris and Rob Barber in the Nashville studios prior to filming the Huckabee show for the Trinity Broadcasting Network. By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Amy Compston and the Amy For Africa mission will be getting national television [...]
Saber Management donations pay off land purchase
Saber Management's Dewey Akers presents Amy For Africa President Mark Maynard with a check for $10,000. Standing with Mark are his wife Beth, Amy Compston and Chris Compston. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The last week in February, the Amy For Africa organization took a leap of faith. They [...]
Jarek Compston, 7, finishes ahead of 72 percent of Indy Mini half-marathon field
INDIANAPOLIS – Amy Compston and her 7-year-old son Jarek took on the nation’s biggest half marathon Saturday, the Indy Mini, and finished in style, beating 72 percent of the field. They completed the 13.1-mile course in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 23 seconds – a 9:39 per mile pace - [...]
HIGH-FIVE! Be part of Amy For Africa’s 5-year celebration
Amy and Jarek urging sponsors to give FIVE!!! ASHLAND, Ky. – Amy For Africa is closing in on our five-year anniversary. Co-founded by Amy Compston and Mark Maynard in May 2013, the organization has been part of successful, life-changing missions in Uganda by helping start six schools in [...]
Inspiration For Ian runners put on show in cold
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AFA) – In weather better suited for dog-sledding, runners representing Inspiration For Ian turned in impressive performances Saturday in the Circular Logic Relay Marathon, Marathon and 8-hour Endurance Run. The runners, who all had run for Amy For Africa in the past as well, faced brutal 18-degree [...]
Grandfather of AFA co-founder saved after watching Billy Graham Crusade in 1965
Amy Compston poses with her grandfather, Gerald Womack, who was saved after watching a Billy Graham Crusade on television in 1965. "One day you will hear that Billy Graham has died. Don’t believe it. On that day I will be more alive than I ever will be." - [...]