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." - [...]
Tiller foundation gives $9,000 to AFA for new school
Dicky Tiller and Amy Compston are all smiles. Dicky presented AFA with a $9,000 check from the Dicky and Judy Tiller Foundation for a new school. By MARK MAYNARD / Amy For Africa ASHLAND, Ky. (AFA) – Judy Tiller always told her husband Dicky that the Lord came [...]