Our journey
2019 → today
2019
The maiden camp
Adeola Ajayi founds the Foundation and hosts the first AOA basketball camp in Sango Ota, Ogun State.
Source: AOA Pixieset · Maiden Edition
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A food drive instead of a camp
With the camp paused by the COVID-19 pandemic, AOA ran a food drive for families in the community.
Source: Confirmed by AOA; documented on Instagram @aoafoundation
2021
2nd annual camp
The camp returns. Busayo Adeshoga, a 2021 camper, later went on to play basketball in Japan.
Source: AOA Pixieset · 2nd Edition; aoaimpact.com/impact
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2022
3rd camp, empowerment program & community projects
Alongside the 3rd camp, AOA ran an empowerment program, rebuilt a community basketball court, renovated a school hall, and visited an orphanage home and widows in the community.
Source: AOA Pixieset · 3rd Edition, Empowerment, Community Impacts, Visitation
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2023
4th annual camp & first fundraising gala
The 4th camp in Sango Ota, and AOA's first annual fundraising gala in Kansas City.
Source: AOA Pixieset · 4th Edition, Annual Fundraising Gala
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2024
5th annual camp
The 5th camp, plus 2,755+ lb of rice, 50 L of cooking oil and 250 tote bags for families, and a borehole for the community, gifted with Dr. Jacqueline Walters and Curtis Berry. Second annual gala held February 16, 2024.
Source: aoaimpact.com; AOA Pixieset · 5th Edition; Radio Nigeria, Apr 2024
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2025
Noble Court opens · 6th annual camp
Noble Court, a purpose-built court named in honour of the late Idowu "ID Noble" Ajayi, is unveiled in Sango Ota. The 6th camp welcomed 200 campers, 25 coaches and 20 auxiliary staff. The first Bloom Ball was held January 11, 2025.
Source: The Sun Nigeria, 18 Apr 2025; AOA Pixieset · 6th Edition
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2026
7th annual camp & daycare transformation
Bloom Ball "Root to Rise" in February, then the 7th camp in April with 202 campers, 25 coaches and 20 auxiliary staff, plus a daycare transformation project where 50 children received t-shirts.
Source: AOA Pixieset · 7th Edition 2026, Bloom Ball; Startland News
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