DISTRIBUTIONS - FOURTH QUARTER 2021

[Amy]

KAS DISTRIBUTIONS

This discussion will focus on KAS distributions made between October and December 2021.  Spring has arrived in South Africa, but the nights are still quite cold.  Remember these children do not have heat.

[Sandra Joy Jones]

I am so humbled but also delighted that two of my blankets were given to these very special children.

[Amy]

The last distribution for 2021 was through Rainbows and Smiles made on December 15..

Here is more information and photos from Estelle:

One of our last distributions of 2021 was organized by Sue Ledford Bowen with Bonni of Rainbows and Smiles.

Rainbows and Smiles is a community based charitable foundation dedicated to providing emotional, social and financial support to children diagnosed with cancer or a life- threatening illness, their families and their caregivers.

Bonni

Sue

Sue and I collected 31 blankets and soft toys for these children. Each blanket and toy had to be washed, sanitized and vacuum packed for the children to open.

Obviously we cannot share all the photographs of the children with their blankets but I will post as many as I can and hopefully you’ll recognize some of your amazing work.

Stunning blanket made by Liz Gyldenhuis’s friend.

Squares provided by Cathy Riley.

Panels made by Ada Breeuer and Amy Pettigrew

Wonderful blanket by Sandra Jones

Ellies by Sandra Jones.

Squares from Clear Lake United Methodist Church.

  Cathy Riley and Heather Regenass's blankets.

[Marion Davies]

A very special distribution indeed, it’s heartbreaking to see these children. As Wendy said, I hope it brings them some comfort.

[Ada Breeuwer]

The foto's speek for itself. We see what we do it all for. Blankets are so very, very much welcome!

[Wendy]

Poor sweet children, cancer is such a scourge, children should not have to go through this. I wish them all a recovery. Hopefully the blankets and toys can bring them some comfort during their treatment.

[Amy]

Mabel was involved in a workshop for children on 13th November in Soweto.  She was given 315 squares ( 9 blankets), sewing equipment, wool scraps etc.

It seems the children loved their time of learning to sew the squares together and Mabel was delighted.

[Rosanne Salcido]

Thank you, Mabel, for teaching the children.   I have spotted some of my squares.

[MILI K]

What a fantastic idea!  Mabel must have a lot of patience and perseverance.  God bless her!

[mary]

Fantastic!  What a great idea!

[Karen Gordon]

Oh this is so wholesome,  thank you X