Here is the truth, getting some of these children to smile was really hard and this is all we hoped to accomplish on this trip. So on Christmas morning when they recieved their Christmas t-shirts (thanks to Mr. Cecil Miller) and the Christmas hats (thanks to Sally & Oscar Kango'ro) the joy we experienced from these children cannot be described in words! Here are our children for some they came close to smiling but hey this is what you all helped us accomplish, A SMILE!
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The faces of these children exude alot of joy.
Thanks Lorraine for planting a seed of joy and hope in their lives.
Jesse it's true what the bible says "Give and it shall come back to you in good measure." These kids were happy alright but what I and the team that came with me experienced will remain with us for the rest of our lives! I envy you all that work with them and I know its hard work but isn't it a blessing knowing that everyday you make a difference in a child's life and I tell you what I learnt from this is nothing you do for these children is in vain! God bless you all.
Most less fortunate children all over the world have someone or group doing something to help them; orphans have orphanages, disabled have special homes, etc. What most of these homes or groups can provide is mostly food, shelter and those who can an education. Remember these are children who've had to deal with tough situations and circumstances that really no child should go through! It is often forgotten though that they are children after all, however brave or tough their situations have made them. Xmas Torch was conceived in 2007 specifically for these children and for this purpose. A day exclusively set for them to feel like children, a day of ultimate celebration especially during the festive seasons, Christmas in particular.
The main objective of Xmas Torch is to spend 1-2(depending on the money raised that year) unforgettable days with children who are affected or infected by incurable diseases, poverty, orphans, rape victims and others.
Over these days, the children engage in various outdoor activities which are educational, motivational and above all fun! At the end of these 1-2 days stint, it is our hope that the children leave there feeling more confident and positive about life!
I am a young Kenyan lady living and working in Muscat-Oman. In the recent years years I have learnt that you don't need to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist. In any small way you can make a difference in someone's life. As Richard L Evans says, "Children will not remember you for the material things that you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them." Xmas Torch's aim is to make these children feel cherished just for that one day! God bless you all.
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The faces of these children exude alot of joy.
Thanks Lorraine for planting a seed of joy and hope in their lives.
Jesse(Oasis Africa)
Jesse it's true what the bible says "Give and it shall come back to you in good measure." These kids were happy alright but what I and the team that came with me experienced will remain with us for the rest of our lives! I envy you all that work with them and I know its hard work but isn't it a blessing knowing that everyday you make a difference in a child's life and I tell you what I learnt from this is nothing you do for these children is in vain! God bless you all.
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