07/21/2023
On behalf of We Are Samoa California , we are deeply saddened for the loss of our dear President/Director Sis Sharleen Vanell Noa Pritchard aka "Lingi". With the permission from Delsa Moe (Founder of We Are Samoa Festival in Hawaii), it was Lingi's dream/vision to bring this art festival to our beautiful state of California.
This year on April 29th, we as a team were able to and W.A.S.C at our very first event, . It has been over a week since her passing and we definitely feel the impact of her absence. ๐ญ๐
Sis Lingi had a huge heart for her , her , and most of all the . It was her heart's desire to create a space for the youth to showcase the through , , and .
Sis Lingi, you will forever be in our hearts. Although you are gone, we will make sure to keep your legacy alive. We will continue to push forward and will make sure to pursue what we have started together with you.
Our prayers goes out to our Pritchard family during this time. God's comfort, love, and peace be with you all.
We love & miss you forever Sis Lingi ๐๐ฝ๐ค๐๏ธ