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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Off Topic => Topic started by: madelaide on December 06, 2012, 22:42
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Hi folks,
I'm very late this year for a series of reasons, but I am launching again my Christmas campaign, to which some friends here contributed in the past two years (2010 (http://www.microstockgroup.com/off-topic/%27adopt-a-santa-claus-letter%27-christmas-beneficent-campaign/) and 2011 (http://www.microstockgroup.com/off-topic/christmas-campaign/25/)).
The Mail's "Adopt a Santa Claus letter" is almost over, and what I'm focusing now is on the Christmas party at a créche in a slum near our office. In the past two years, contributions from MSG members fully funded the toys for the more or less 45 children who attend it.
The party is on next Friday, 14th, and we hire a Santa to distribute the toys to the 2 to 4 year-old kids. It's a lovely moment, and photos are available at those links above if you want to see them.
Money can be sent to my PP or MB accounts - both _adelaidebs_at_hotmail_dot_com_. PM me when you make the transfer, so I can check these accounts and acknowledge the donations.
Looking forward to having MSG members helping make those kids smile. Just to see them interacting with Santa is priceless, I assure you.
Regards,
Adelaide
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I'm so happy to hear you are doing this again Maria. It's a great cause and I felt good about donating in past years.
I just sent you a payment. Unfortunately, paypal wouldn't let me send it as a gift so I had to say it was for services. They might take some out for a fee.
So great that you are making a difference in these kid's lives. Hope you get lots of donations :D
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It is great that you do this every year. :D
I just sent you a payment. I hope the children enjoy their party.
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I just Paypalled a donation. I almost missed seeing this thread, so instead of PMing you I will post this to move the thread back to the top for a while. Merry Christmas!
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Thank you Lisafx and michaeldb. Paymets received, and yes, PP takes a bite - do you guys have business accounts? Mine is personal.
Clivia, I have a third transfer, but I don't think it's yours. :(
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Got Clivia's too.
We have now roughly US$120, net! :D
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I was wondering if you would be doing this again. Will just send some money by paypal. :D
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Hi everyone! Thanks for your contributions.
A brief report. I collected roughy US$140 net here, or about R$290. The 43 toys costed around R$390, plus the R$50 for the Santa Claus.
I took photos from the toys, but I was not able to go to the party last Friday, because I had a meeting at that same hour. I will upload the photos of the toys - perhaps tonight, if I have time - and the girl who manages the créche promised to send me some photos.
It is a real pity that I wasn't able to go there. Not having a proper Christmas party in my family anymore, these kids' joy and smiles are the best thing of Christmas to me.
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Thanks for the update Maria. I am so grateful to you that you give us the opportunity to participate in a small way. Looking forward to the pictures :)
Hi everyone! Thanks for your contributions.
A brief report. I collected roughy US$140 net here, or about R$290. The 43 toys costed around R$390, plus the R$50 for the Santa Claus.
I took photos from the toys, but I was not able to go to the party last Friday, because I had a meeting at that same hour. I will upload the photos of the toys - perhaps tonight, if I have time - and the girl who manages the créche promised to send me some photos.
It is a real pity that I wasn't able to go there. Not having a proper Christmas party in my family anymore, these kids' joy and smiles are the best thing of Christmas to me.
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It is a real pity that I wasn't able to go there. Not having a proper Christmas party in my family anymore, these kids' joy and smiles are the best thing of Christmas to me.
Sorry to read that. What a shame! I guess there is always next year. :)
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What a shame you coulnd't be there. It is priceless to be able to see their faces.
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Here are the presents. Mini skates and cars for the boys, and rubber animals for the two very young boys. Dolls for the girls.
I haven't received any photo from the créche yet.
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Looks great Maria. Sorry you will miss seeing the kids open them, but nice to know you have made them happy :D
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I got the best Christmas present on Sunday, when I received the photos. I will upload more later, but I wanted to have you see this smile on Christmas. This is what I do this for: to know that these kids, who live far from the ideal social conditions, at least for a few hours have a moment of dream.
A blessed Christmas to you guys, especially those who helped me put this lovely smile on a little girl's face.
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Oh how sweet! Seeing that happy little girl and imagining all the other kids on Christmas is the best present of all!
Thanks very much for uploading this Maria. Wishing you a blessed Christmas too :D
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More photos!
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And some more. A collage of 20 kids getting their presents. There should be 43, but I know many don't come this day because one parent is requested to attend their end of the year party, where the kids seing and dance, but many can not come. The party is not held at the créche itself, but in the center that host the NGO that organizes the educational activities in the area.
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I have just realized that this is the fourth year in which you guys helped me in my campaigns. First, in 2009, with the "Adopt a letter" campaign from our Mail, than in the three following years with this créche. The response has been amazing, given that none of you know me in person. Your confidence shows the good will in your hearts. You guys and girls rock! :)
if you type "Favela Nova Holanda" in Google Maps, you will find the area in which the créche is located. Street view did not photograph much of it, but you can see some streets. It is a urbanized area, although public services are limited. Given it is a high risk area with the presence of drug and gun traffickers, residents have to deal with the common conflicts between police and criminals. Most people are hard workers, even if many are not legally employed. Some however, including a couple of those kids' parents, have problems with alcohol and other drugs. The NGO works not only to run the créche itself, but to help them with psychological and medical support.
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The photos are beautiful. So pleased to have been part of this. :D
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Sad to think of the struggles these families have in their lives. Any joy you can bring them is very much appreciated, I am sure :)
Thanks for more pictures. The kids are absolutely adorable!
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The photos are beautiful. So pleased to have been part of this. :D
+1 And I'm glad we got to see the photos after all! Thanks, Maria.
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I'll be counting on you all next year! Happy 2013!