Following a visit at
Christmas, our mothers (Donna and Joan) decided to organise and host a
fundraiser for Buhangija - the centre for children with albinism here in
Shinyanga. Ably assisted by Steven, Eric and Clare, last Friday night saw the
Riasc Centre in Swords besieged by happy swappers and bargain hunters.
Alice was particularly
disappointed not to be able be there in person. Paul was quite glad to avoid
any scenario with the potential to fill our house with junk pre-loved
antiquities.
So we just wanted to say
thanks. Thanks to everyone who helped to host, organise and run the event.
Thanks to all who attended on the night to rummage through what we hear was a
veritable treasure trove of delights. Thanks for all the money that was donated
with incredible generosity - we don't have a final total but it's far more than
we expected.
As we have written
previously, the children in Buhangija live in terrible conditions. Every cent
raised will be used to the best of our ability to improve the lives, health and
prospects of children with albinism in our town.
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