Meet Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari Parker, Actors and Founders of Sophie’s Voice Foundation

Celebrated actors and power couple Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker are exemplary global ambassadors who continue to inspire and pave the way for many young people of African descent. In both their successful acting careers and sacrificial philanthropic work, they have embodied the spirit and magnificence of Africa.

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The couple founded Sophie’s Voice Foundation (SVF) in 2008 in honor of their daughter Sophie who was diagnosed with spina bifida at birth. By dedicating themselves to a healthful lifestyle, they found ways to address not only their daughter’s mental, physical, and medical needs but also the needs of their entire family. Boris and Nicole have committed their resources and celebrity to educating multicultural communities worldwide on the importance of families working together to build healthful lifestyles, one day at a time.

In December 2011, SVF established The Center for Spina Bifida Research, Prevention, and Policy (CSB) at Emory University in Atlanta. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory School of Medicine, and the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory are also founding partners for this center, which seeks to provide national and international leadership in health care for individuals with spina bifida.

CSB initiatives include the total global prevention of folic acid-preventable spina bifida and the transition for children from pediatric health care into accessible adult health care. Nicole and Boris are extremely excited and motivated to be a voice for those unheard, and to provide education about prevention and a possible cure for this preventable birth defect.

They have dedicated their time, influence, and financial means to such valuable aims as supporting global health and wellness initiatives in multicultural communities. The couple will be launching a new talk show this summer on FOX TV.

Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker will be honored at the 2015 FACE List Awards Dinner on Saturday, July 11, at ESPACE Ballroom in New York. Click Here for Tickets or contact info@f2fafrica.com for more information.

Of their upcoming award, they said, “We accept this award on behalf of the many families, physicians, scientists, and government leaders who continue to work for food fortification to prevent Spina Bifida and improve the care and quality of life to all people with Spina Bifida.”

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The 2015 HONOREES:

Ashish J. Thakkar — Founder & CEO, Mara Group — Entrepreneur Award
Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker — Founders, Sophie’s Voice Foundation — Humanitarian Award
Fumbi Chima — Chief Information Officer, Wal-Mart Asia — Trailblazer Award
Amadou G. Fall — NBA VP and Managing Director, Africa — Leadership Award
Mimi Plange — Fashion Designer — Fashion Award
Donna Katzin — Founder, Shared Interest — Ubuntu Award for Service
Donald C. Notice — Executive Director, WHGA — Community Development Award