Out Hope2Kenya team is getting ready to leave on July 6th. Unfortunately we are now down to 9 members since Debbie Jones had to drop out due to an accident that she had. She was our teacher trainer and we will miss her.
Wonderful things have continued to happen for Hope2Kenya. Many people in our area have felt called to help in many different ways. A group from Living Fit in North Bay began making Tippi/Izzy dolls for us. These are hand knit tiny dolls that we can take with us to hand out to children. Most of the children in Kenya do not have toys and these will be wonderful for the kids to have. Several other women picked up the idea from their Living Fit friends and we are now taking over 200 dolls with us.
I spoke to a small knitting group and they and their friends have made over 40 sweaters for young children.
People have donated money and school supplies and medical supplies and the list goes on. I am so grateful for all of the individuals and groups who have contributed to us in some way.
FJ McElligott in Mattawa is one of the smallest high schools in the Near North District School Board with only 125 students. Under the direction of teacher Chris Davies this school raised $2120.00 for our team. This money will be used to help complete a school in Kolongolo Village.
Our Fashion show and luncheon held at the Ram's Head Restaurant in Callander yielded $700.00 for our fund and the whole luncheon was great fun. Joyce's Fashions and lia sophia jewellery came together to create a wonderful array of outfits.
Our plans are now in place for the work we will do in Kenya. The youth that are going are incredible young people and are excited about what they can contribute.
It will be interesting to see what the next few weeks brings before we go.
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