Kolkata: Day 9

Today's distribution was at a school for children with special needs. They were so excited at our coming and even more so at the thought they would be taking home one of our bedkits.

Peggy did an interview with a principal who runs a school of 25 children with severe congenital issues.  The principal used to be in the traditional school system but wanted to help the parents who discovered that their children's needs were not being met in the regular school system.

We were so sad because today Judy O. and Addie had to leave us to return home to the States.  Judy O. is a leading authority on paediatric sleep issues, and her professional knowledge enhanced our experience in working with the children. Every child received from Addie a good luck U.S. penny.  The children were thrilled with this symbol of generosity.

After our distribution, the Rotarians provided us with a delicious lunch of Bengali food.  And indeed, at every distribution, the hospitality has been incredible!

It was hot today, and so, as the children did not have to wear their fleece jackets, we were able to see the beautiful dresses given in our bedkits.

Hard to believe, we have only 2 days to go, but the memories of this intriguing country will remain with us forever.

Team Kolkata 2016
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