These are letters I recieved from the chidren today. I know it was Valentine's day and what a loving day this was for me to read this from my children! Who knew the school bags we bought meant so much to them or the 100 Kshs? While all these letters touched me, Christine's letter hit the nail on the head since it reminds us the conditions these children are faced with daily. She talks of having no food and remembers the plenty of food we gave them over Christmas. The truth is we made a small difference in these kids lives for 2 days but the reality is what they deal with daily like having no food. I pray that we are able to remember them in a small way each day in our prayers and in our thoughts! Please understand these are children so try to make out what they are saying in their letters. One of their co-ordinators (Jesse) put this together and Jesse God bless you! PS: FOR AN EASIER READ CLICK ON THE LETTER
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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Malabei are you able to go to the website now?
Malabei are you able to go to the blog now?
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Lorraine....THE LETTERS from the children are quite moving
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Indeed they are Joyunspeakable these children are great!
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