Moonlight, music's afterglow, great conversation - some not-so-small-thrill at meeting some new, kind, souls...
The lead singer handed Luke 10
rolls of quarters for Children's Hope after Thursday night's concert. Our Lukey
can't resist handing out his Children's Hope card and telling folks we are
going to Haiti again - especially when we've started packing for our next trip.
And, every quarter counts. That $100 donation should be enough to buy five
black pairs of leather school shoes for the orphanage, if I can spot a good
sale.
23,310 children's vitamins, 2,500
condoms, 10 new stethoscopes, one more slightly
used...inventorying and packing 30 duffel bags haunts my dreams when I do
sleep...but I wake smiling thinking of all of our generous supporters over the
years and how dedicated our young Children's Hope Team members are. This year,
thirteen college students have managed to raise all their own funds and then
some to help us buy prescriptions, new rubber soccer balls, food and paint for
the orphanage - things we can't beg or get donated. Still, we keep hearing
about how much more is needed. So many more people dying from cholera - and
while the UN warns of a new "surge in cholera deaths" (approaching
9,000 now)...our students will bravely tromp though mud in Cité Soleil to get to the clinic there - you
know the sort of places deemed "red zones" where the Red Cross won't
go. Amazing.
So, here's to a new friendships,
kind patrons and old friends who carry this life-saving work along. You who
support this work are an inspiration, we just carry the bags. Thanks for your
continued support.
Leisa, Paul, Lukey and Emma
P.S. As always, your checks are tax
deductible, can be made out to Children's Hope and sent to the address below:
Children's Hope
3025A Cambridge Road
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Professor Leisa Faulkner
University of the Pacific, Sociology
Delta College, Folsom Lake College
Children's Hope, Founder
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