CHALLENGE FOR THE DAY

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