Another person who "really gets" (see Article written 18th August) what Zimbabwe Gecko Society is all about. I met Lori Pederson two days ago, what a wonderful compassionate lady she is. Lori is the kind of lady that if she won a million dollars, a huge chunk would go to helping children. Lori didn't just stop at donating for a gecko but wrote to all her friends telling of what we do. (letter below) If everyone would do this and send just $10 can you imagine how many children's lives would be saved or improved. My challenge today is for readers and their friends to donate $10 and see how much difference we can make in Zimbabwe.
Don't forget to e mail all your friends to go to the blog on this site.
Until next time. Sue
( a little embarrasing publishing the wonderful lady bit but i did not feel free to edit) Thank you Lori for your kind words.
Hi everyone,
I finally met this wonderful lady the other day, named Susan Janetti. I first heard of her a few years ago when she was accepting donations for gecko's that were made from children of Zimbabwe. This money helps feed the children in Zimbabwe and I loved the idea of it! And of course anyone who knows me knows my love for the tiny lizard...
Susan is holding a Braai style BBQ at the end of this month and $20 goes to your meal and there will be a live band, 50/50 draw and best of you will be helping in Zimbabwe. It is a win/win for all. The other day I went to her house because I wanted to be part of it somehow but have to work that day at Wal-mart. I thought if I could give the $20 as a food donation for Zimbabwe that would help, right? The chidren make these really cool things from Harley motorcycles, geckos, alligators, frogs, sheep ++. If you want to see them and learn more you can check out their website: www.zimbabwegecko.com. The other day I found out that my $20 will feed two children for one month; that warmed my heart. She also gave me $200,000.00 Zimbabwe dollars and that's because the government one day decided that there was no longer Zimbabwe dollars; the country was now using american dollars! So if you were lucky enough to actually have money either in your hand or the bank you now had no money.
None!
I know we all have our favourite charities that we give to but if you need to buy a meaningful gift for someone I only ask you check out the above website and see if anything appeals to you. The other day I donated $5 for a gecko keychain ... The children used recycled garbage bags for the tires on the harley. It is really amazing. Thanks for reading my e-mail.
Lori Pederson
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
EMMA ST PETERS CHILDREN ARE PRECIOUS PROGRAM
Emma St Peters is an amazing young girl who understands and truly "gets" what zimbabwe gecko society is all about.
About seeing the need of widows and children starving and suffering in zimbabwe and then doing something about it. Emma encourages me to keep going when I tire. Thank you Emma.
Here is the link to Emma's article that recently appeared in the Joyrnal Gazette Fort St Wayne. She was thrilled with the artical and hopes people will visit the coffee shop to purchase more Geckos or see the need and offer support. A few people have asked if they can find other ways to raise money as a result of the article. I can only say Yes, please join us.
Visit the site and see for yourself what a 9 year old can do and see if you can inspire Emma by doing something yourself.
I recently wrote to Emma and during the writing realized that this 9 year old was actually saving or certainly improving the lives of over 200 children with her work. Once again Well done Emma
The site is
www.journalgazette.net/article/20090818/FEAT15/308189926/1015/FEAT15#
About seeing the need of widows and children starving and suffering in zimbabwe and then doing something about it. Emma encourages me to keep going when I tire. Thank you Emma.
Here is the link to Emma's article that recently appeared in the Joyrnal Gazette Fort St Wayne. She was thrilled with the artical and hopes people will visit the coffee shop to purchase more Geckos or see the need and offer support. A few people have asked if they can find other ways to raise money as a result of the article. I can only say Yes, please join us.
Visit the site and see for yourself what a 9 year old can do and see if you can inspire Emma by doing something yourself.
I recently wrote to Emma and during the writing realized that this 9 year old was actually saving or certainly improving the lives of over 200 children with her work. Once again Well done Emma
The site is
www.journalgazette.net/article/20090818/FEAT15/308189926/1015/FEAT15#
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Happy Support Sent
Hello all,
It has taken a couple of months but we have managed to raise $5500 which has been divided up as listed below
Many thanks to 9 year old Emma St, Peters who took it upon herself to raise over a thousand dollars. Yes I said 9 years old.
Emma was excited and motivated to know that the first money she raised went to the Snake Park /Norton Project which we now know as
the Emma St Peters Vana Vanokosha project. She is now sending $650 to keep the project growing. See attached news/press release
Also plans that Keith and Kathy are putting together for a child headed family village I am very excited about this and will send more information soon.
Great News, my nephew Ross Conlon has agreed to work with us (will become a director in January) He is full of ideas to better feed the children.
As soon as Ross is able to type up the details I will send them on to you.
We are hosting a Zimbabwe Braai (BBQ) on the 26th August it will not be a huge affair but a good chance to do some networking and of course every
dollar is important. Please pray for a good turnout and generous hearts as well as fun and good networking
We love the work done in Zimbabwe and pray that the children and the country will be fed and blessed with abundance.
We enjoy partnering with all the program directors and we ourselves are blessed. We long to return to Zimbabwe and visit you all again (slower next time)
Love to you and the people we serve together.
Sue Frank and the Zimbabwe Gecko Team
CTT Received $1820
Jairos Jiri $300
Hands of Mercy $1070
Rafangora Childrens Home $200
Angeles of Mercy $200
Christlike Ministries $1010
Total Sent $5500
Simbabure
Safron Wal-don
Fortune
Nico
Hands of Mercy
Keith and Kathy
Christlike ministries
IVY
Yasmin
Angles of mercy
Ra
SENT
TOTAL
$6700
Until next time. Sue
It has taken a couple of months but we have managed to raise $5500 which has been divided up as listed below
Many thanks to 9 year old Emma St, Peters who took it upon herself to raise over a thousand dollars. Yes I said 9 years old.
Emma was excited and motivated to know that the first money she raised went to the Snake Park /Norton Project which we now know as
the Emma St Peters Vana Vanokosha project. She is now sending $650 to keep the project growing. See attached news/press release
Also plans that Keith and Kathy are putting together for a child headed family village I am very excited about this and will send more information soon.
Great News, my nephew Ross Conlon has agreed to work with us (will become a director in January) He is full of ideas to better feed the children.
As soon as Ross is able to type up the details I will send them on to you.
We are hosting a Zimbabwe Braai (BBQ) on the 26th August it will not be a huge affair but a good chance to do some networking and of course every
dollar is important. Please pray for a good turnout and generous hearts as well as fun and good networking
We love the work done in Zimbabwe and pray that the children and the country will be fed and blessed with abundance.
We enjoy partnering with all the program directors and we ourselves are blessed. We long to return to Zimbabwe and visit you all again (slower next time)
Love to you and the people we serve together.
Sue Frank and the Zimbabwe Gecko Team
CTT Received $1820
Jairos Jiri $300
Hands of Mercy $1070
Rafangora Childrens Home $200
Angeles of Mercy $200
Christlike Ministries $1010
Total Sent $5500
Simbabure
Safron Wal-don
Fortune
Nico
Hands of Mercy
Keith and Kathy
Christlike ministries
IVY
Yasmin
Angles of mercy
Ra
SENT
TOTAL
$6700
Until next time. Sue
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