Although we were in Pune many of the recipients had travelled great distances for this very special occasion. We gave out 900 bed kits in short order, thanks to the support and assistance of the Pune Rotarians and their family and friends.
I am always amazed at the smiles from both children and parents. Life is not easy for many of these families, yet the children greet you with a smile! Even the youngest children say " Thank you very much". Today, I found many of the parents so pleased with the gift to their child that they appeared over come with emotion. While handing out back packs, parents often shook my hand and thanked us.
It is really amazing what your $35 donation can buy. The Rotarians have done a wonderful job of sourcing all the contents of the bedkit locally. Take a look. Your donations go a very long way in helping these children and their families.
Today I met a women who had brought 10 young girls from an orphanage. All the children had been coaxed on saying thank you. She also made a point of thanking all the SCAW team along the distribution route and thanking us. This means so much to these children!
A wonderful day! Tomorrow will be a very long day and unfortunately our last distribution.
Sandy Riches for Team Pune 2016
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