After 20 minutes at the ARTPARTY the crowds began to swell.  Over 100 people attended and Youth of Malawi raised more than $10,000.00!!!! With representation from Manhattan, Asbury Park, Howell, Jackson, Pennsylvania, Long Branch, and Jersey City, the attendees enjoyed themselves on a gorgeous day with good music, a tribute to Julio, and the unveiling of Julio's latest work, BIG MAC, a painting of Johnny Macs House of Spirits.  The real Johnny Mac (John McGillion) was even there to see the masterpiece and generously donated to Youth of Malawi. 

Special thanks to The Coaster for its extensive coverage of the event, for its publicity, and for its reprints of the article by Rich Virgilio, an ardent supporter of the work of Julio C.R., and of Youth of Malawi.