Bonfield Talk

Last night I had the priviledge of speaking at a fundraiser for the Bonfield Library. They had a ladies night out and had invited me to be a guest speaker and talk about my experiences in Kenya. I wore the hand beaded outfit that was made for me by the Maasai women's group that we try to support in Kenya.

The evening was great and it was wonderful to again speak about the work that Hope2Kenya does. Each time I talk about this, someone hears me for the first time and gets inspired to do something to make the world a better place. I always enjoy answering questions and helping people to understand that we have to help within our own communities but it is important not to forget those around the world who do not live in such a great country like Canada.

We leave in another few weeks and last minute things have to be dealt with. I have received requests for food distributions in other areas so we are hoping to provide food in small villages where crops have not grown. We are so lucky that we can go to the store, a food bank, or a soup kitchen and get something to eat. Over half the population in Kenya does not have that luxury.

In three weeks we will be on our way.

Comfort Dolls for Kenyan Children

I am always amazed at the number of people who want to help out with what the Team does in Kenya each year. Some folks have funds to donate and others want to give something that will bring joy to a child's face.

Last year we were able to hand out hundreds of Comfort Dolls to the children we saw in Kenya. They were made by many women knitters in North Bay and area and brought pure joy and delight to each child who received one. In fact many older children wanted one as well, but we ran out of them.

This year again, many women put wool to needle and we have received many dolls to again distribute. Two women that I met at the YMCA, Joan Rayburn and Jean Arthur, worked together and this morning presented me with 100 completed Comfort Dolls to take with me. These women gave of their time and talent to bring happiness to a child in Kenya.

Many thanks to you both for your effort and for caring for children half way around the world.