Today was a long day for both teams. For us, starting with a 3 1/2 hour drive to Pondicherry district. We arrived to a lovely welcome by some of the schools already assembled. At this distribution we had the opportunity to showcase the actual contents of the bed kit. All items were received with a hearty round of applause until the school supplies were displayed and the cheers and applause rose into a crescendo. Interesting.
We made a couple of observations at this distribution. There seemed to be an inordinate number of tiny malnourished children, and conversely, quite a few very large children who could not possibly fit into the XXL size uniform. Finally we thought there were an above average number of children barefooted.
Our team handed out 571 bedkits. All went very well, smooth and orderly.
The other team gave out 534 bedkits and also had a very successful day, topped off with
incredible hospitality from the Ashram they visited and the MP Reddy.
Catherine Gayton for
Team Chennai 2019
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