What a fabulous event we had on January 26th at the Water Tower! Not only did we sell out, but we had 76 prizes donated by supporters in our community! As well, Cameron Jefferson from Sylvan Automation, contributed a 49" TV for our door prize! We sold over 30 more goats, and JJ Hilsinger bought six himself, after declaring that he would buy one for every 4 sold that night! As well, Jim learned all about Days For Girls from lead, Gabi Doleske, and came back with a box of hotel soap and a monetary donation! JJ and the Water Tower donated the Pavilion and the pizza, so we are extremely grateful!! The WT staff were very helpful, too!
Jim also said some very kind words about our group, Tumaini Afrika! He has been so supportive as he has a special place in his heart for Africans. Several years ago he biked from the north to the south of the continent, so he saw first hand what things are like there and how wonderful the people are!
The Reptiles once again demonstrated what a fabulous band they are, as they entertained all night long and had a full dance floor! We are extremely grateful for Jeannine Jefferson and the Reptiles Band for making this our most successful fundraiser yet!
We are also very appreciative of the many businesses and individuals who contributed to the prize table! Wow! Thank you to those who attended to make the event so successful! Many $10 support tickets were sold as well! Asante!
Special thank you to members of Tumaini Afrika and their friends and family who worked very hard to make this event possible!
Goats!! - To date we have sold 160 goats to be given to girls in different areas of Kenya, thanks to Tumaini Afrika member, Sheena Smith, who started this initiative. Thank you to all who have helped sell and purchase them! Photos of the goats and the happy faces of the girls will be taken for the goat purchasers to see!
So what's next!!?? Six of us are headed to Kenya on February 24 to see how the projects we support are going and see what the needs are now. Marg Dodds, Carey Groot, Sheree Wilson, Jeannine Jefferson, Gabi Doleske and Holly Wickett have funded their own trip and are looking forward to teaching teachers and students, handing out and educating on the Days For Girls kits, delivering goats to 160 girls, supplying textbooks and school supplies, toothbrushes, soccer uniforms, pillow case dresses, food and more, to needy children. If you would like to follow our day to day activities while we are there, go to the Blog on our web-site - www.tumainiafrikassm.com and give your email address and you will automatically get updates! Thank you to all who have generously donated items to bring with us!
Upon return, the Super Six, or Six Pack, will do a presentation of our trip for all to see and hear, likely in April.
Asante sana!
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