We have received lots of support for the blankets and are happy to receive more donations. There are 90 children at the Kondwa Day centre (www.kondwa.org), so at $20.00 per blanket- that would be $1800.00 for blankets. So far, we have received more than $800 this week alone with an additional $638.00 being sent to us from Rebecca Woodall. Rebecca, daughter of the Revs. David and Donna Woodall, grew up in Clinton. She and her room-mates at Brock University decided to have a party and silent auction, with the proceeds of the evening going to Jessica's projects! In one evening, with the help of many generous friends, the girls raised $638.00. What wonderful friends they are!! They were very pleased with the outcome and are happy to be contributing to the cause.
The teddy bears continue to arrive and they are being given little red hearts on their chests. They are all so different and so cute. We look forward to taking them to Zambia on May 2nd. Thanks to all who have been knitting, stuffing and sewing! Thanks also to the supportive family members who have been cooking, cleaning up and making the wee cups of tea for the knitters. We will have a "commissioning" and prayer of dedication for the bears on April 23rd during the Sunday church service.
CARE's website features an article about Jessica and her fundraising. You can read it here.