PHOTOGRAPHS FROM KAS DISTRIBUTIONS 2012 - 2013

Ronda and Wendy have been producing quite a catalogue of photographs from the recent distributions, rather than post them a few at a time, it was decided to create a discussion page where they could be displayed more speedily so that members might be able to spot their squares, garments or hats earlier! Spotting one of our own creations in Africa really does spur as on to even greater creativity!

Here is one of the gorgeous children in a

'before' and 'after' photo!

Often one reads comments from members wishing they could do more, but the only thing we have to do, is exactly the amount of goodness that each of us has available from looking after our families etc., EVERY SQUARE is so very valuable, and it does make a difference. KAS members have contributed an astonishing number of squares during the last 4 and half years - added together, we have brought comfort and warmth to thousands upon thousands of deprived, vulnerable, and, sadly often unwell children. Below is a quote from one of the loveliest Africans to grace that continent - Bishop Desmond Tutu which really summarises everything the KAS Band of Sisters & Brothers do, day in day out, freely and without thought of self! We knit & crochet to support these children totally unconditionally.

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Permalink Reply by Bev Jeffery on August 25, 2013 at 12:29pm

I love the pic where the children are sitting near a wall and checking out their own and each others cuddlies.....so sweet.

Permalink Reply by Valerie Zalewski on August 25, 2013 at 7:12pm

Yes. You're right. That's a really lovely photo.

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on August 25, 2013 at 10:03pm

Scene setting photographs from the Evaton distributions :

Van packed with blankets, hats, cuddlies and food

Ronda and Connie

Hello everyone!

KAS provides food with donations received in KAS Shop

The Principal with goodies sent as slip-ins by members!

The teacher is making good use of the windows for teaching purposes!

Permalink Reply by Jana Benitez on August 26, 2013 at 3:44am

They are so well behaved standing, in line waiting their turn.

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on August 28, 2013 at 7:12am

Photographs from the Evaton distributions - more of the cuddlies which caused so much excitement in Ronda's Report!

Permalink Reply by Helen M. Flagg on August 28, 2013 at 8:44am

I sent along the brown teddies with the brown spots on the lower paws a few weeks ago. I think I sent five this time. I buy them wholesale from a U.S. company and I love that they are so chubby and lovable. I have sent more like this in the past but this is the very first time I have ever seen the children with them and I am over the moon. I think Ronda must have distributed all five of them at Evaton. It is such a thrill to see the children hugging them, playing together with them, and then binding them on their backs! Thank you to everybody who participated in the distribution, took the photos, and to you, Pam, for posting them. These children are just the cutest darlings. There are so many photos of the children with their cuddlies. It is plain to see that KAS has made them very happy!

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on August 28, 2013 at 8:52am

Wonderful to hear Helen!

Permalink Reply by Sharon B on August 28, 2013 at 11:31am

Oh, and they are such cute bears! A sweet smile on the face, and (like you said) chubby and lovable.

Permalink Reply by Mary Anne Fellows on August 29, 2013 at 3:18am

That is so great Helen! I saw one that I sent as well, the cuddle being held up in front of the children....I recognize it because of the bow around it's neck lol! I kept thinking I would replace it with something brighter, but never got around to it! I think somewhere I spotted the child that received it as well.....such a great feeling.

Would you be willing to share the link for the company you get your bears from? I would be very interested in ordering from them, if you wouldn't mind :)

Permalink Reply by Helen M. Flagg on August 29, 2013 at 6:31am

Glad to share, Mary Anne. I order from an online company called "ms.teddybears.com"

They have bears in all sizes, shapes, and colors.

Permalink Reply by Mary Anne Fellows on August 29, 2013 at 2:14pm

Thank you so much Helen! I will definitely check that out!

Permalink Reply by Valerie Zalewski on August 29, 2013 at 6:36am

Those teddies are so cuddly. They must bring real pleasure to the children.