In Kenya, you'll find the word "Tusker" means a large male elephant. And also Kenya's national beer. Our AMPATH community annually celebrates Tusker Tales with 7 live short stories of experiences in Kenya. Enjoy the scenes and stories from past events.
Tusker Tales is an evening of storytelling in Indianapolis, Indiana, to celebrate experiences in Kenya and the very personal impact AMPATH programs and people have. Listen to live short stories while enjoying food, fellowship and a “Tusker” — Kenya’s national beer.
924 N Pennsylvania St-Suite B
Indianapolis, IN 46204
5:30 PM - Doors open for auction and refreshments
6:30 PM - Tusker Tales begin
Donations and sponsorships are welcome to support life-changing work of AMPATH through the AMPATH Kenya General Operating Fund. To secure your sponsorship for Tusker Tales, please contact Deb Neary at debneary@iu.edu or 317-278-0835.
Listen to 7 short stories of AMPATH Kenya's impact told by students, faculty and volunteers. Recorded live in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 4, 2024.
Thank you to our 2024 Storytellers and guests!
Thank you to our 2023 Storytellers and guests!
Anne Greist - Co-Founder of Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center
Julia Songok - Dean of Moi University School of Medicine
Tonia Hassinger & Megan McHenry - AMPATH Development Board Member (Tonia) and Pediatrician (Megan)
Brenda Chepkoech - Visiting Pediatrics Registrar from Moi University
Jim Kelly - Author and IU Media School Professor
Manisha Bhatia - Global Surgery Fellow at IU School of Medicine
Tusker Tales 2019 featured stories from:
Lukoye Atwoli
Lea Anne Einterz
Sylvester Kimaiyo
Helen Li
Pat Loehrer
Joe Mamlin
Sam Milligan
Katey Einterz Owen
Audio and video production by WFYI and The Utility Room.
Thank you to our 2018 Storytellers and guests!
Craig Brater
Grant Callen
Janet Chepchumba
Surabhi Dosi
Sylvia McNair
Nate Miller
Michael Musili
Listen to our Kenya storytellers:
Naomi Pescovitz: Forever in Eldoret. How Kenya Changed Me
Michael Greven: The Smiles of Kenya
Courtney Roberts: No more tents!
Edwin Ubaga: A Kenyan Perspective
Carole McAteer: Walking Together
Rachel Vreeman: Miriam's Story
Leading with Care: a poem performed by emcee Andrew Embry
