Friday, March 6, 2009
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Virginia and Shoe Pals #1 and #3
the journey complete...we send our love to her xx
thank you poni...
now lets move on to the next adventure!
bubba and jethro
thank you :)
my students ...
i am so proud!
the beauty shines through...
keep them coming..
nurses of the future!
even more friends!
the smiling salmon!
uncle con and the goat
fantastic supporters!
just not enough words to say thank you
edwin and alison joined us...
more friends!
the guests!
neisha and hosanna on the door
the bidding heating up!
the beautiful hand made quilt...
thank you Audrey!
Food preparation...
the kitchen was a blessing!!
Manule gets in on the act...
Uncle Con watches, perplexed...but GREAT goat!
Patricia in charge...
Francois and Oceane not so convinced!
the league of nations hard at work...
thanks Poni and Oceane x
the french connection...
thanks Francois xx
the skills of a surgeon are manifold...
peeling 100 boiled eggs for the curry stew!
Big ups Madam Virginia!
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what's on my feet?
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thanks australia
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Monjale girls dancing for joy
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G'day mate!
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Baby Prince gardening in his boots
a picture of contentment!
Thomas the Tank Engine reaches Makuluni
one happy baby!
Baby Prince
pink is the new black !
its not all fun and games when you have never seen this gear before!
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Miss Makuluni 2010
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best mates
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the gentleman in the centre is deaf adn leading his blind friend via the stick after receiving their shoes
proud as punch!!
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say cheesy!
happy birthday darling heart
Government House, Adelaide
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the very proud family
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Gummin helped out by looking after the skwauking one!
shoe-pal 1 and his mum
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Recipients of the Children's Week Awards
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Government House October 2009
shoe-pal one and some of his'team'
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Ms Denice Scala ( Principal St Andrew's School) and Mr Andy Peartree, House Leader, Eggelton
shoe-pal 1 at government house
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Alison
www.packsend.com.au/marion
Edwin
Marion Pack and Send : 08 8297 5977
check out the boxes behind the team
that's the shoes - on their way! Edwin, Alison and Paul
Marion Pack and Send
they really do send anywhere!
i close my eyes and all i dream about is shoes...
can't think why!
virginia's boys make it to Melbourne!
movie stars
our friend ann interviewed regarding the project
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tiny lady but a huge heart!
for all the world to see and hear
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virginia and shoe-pal 1 on the big screen
the irish nurse and the english army officer who met in Northern Rhodesia...
embraced into their hearts
like - minded hearts
...rejoicing at extraordinary news!
the surprises keep coming...Virginia is greeted in Chichewa!
new friends
Taste of Africa fundraising dinner, Launceston Tasmania
prayer group and choir - mainly Sierra Leone and Liberian migrants now living in Launceston
St Kilda beach, Melbourne
Life is good, God is good
browsing the salamanca Market in Launceston Tasmania
"i reckon i've worked it out..."
crazy aussies
virginia andd an aussie mate make kookaburra noises in the early morning in Launceston Tasmania
Mr George : making a difference in the lives of complete strangers in a tiny village in Malawi
Owner of Goldilocks, Hairdressing salon, Tynte Street, North Adelaide: has great taste in fashion and is now sharing it with the world via footwear!
old friends and new
the transformation
newspaper on the tables turned out to be a FABULOUS bonus for clearing up!
a limited release
a particularly wild creature!
international relations
are these our ambassadors of the future?
the evening brought the wild animals out...
africa's jungle life!
part of the fantastic display to remind students about the collection
the expanding team with a heart for Makuluni
shoe pal #2 and part of her team!
an enormous thank you to yet another teacher making a difference in so many lives
front of invite for Feast for Feet (South)
pretty cute, huh?
snapshots of another life
pre-loved and much loved
boots made for walking!!
the shoes come marching
two by two
the support team of St Andrew's, Walkerville
our sincere thanks to these staff members for their support
Shoe-pal #1
the more recognizable version!
introducing miss virginia and aunty suzie!
shoe pal #1
looking so very cool as he prepares to introduce us
a personal favourite pic
check out the lectern height : shoe pal #1 height ratio!
Brothers In Feet
get it?...sorry.
and more baby lovin'
the chef arrives for the occasion!
baby love
bracing ourselves for the grocery shopping on the morning of the feast!
DRUM ROLL....
DA DAAAAH!!! seating for 35!! seating goes around the corner of course but you get the idea!
here it comes...
virginia contemplates the art of the table decoration
the transformation begins...
from this...
'yeah, right!'
patricia wonders if it mght be possible to convince Dr P this one is hers?
a small distraction...
poni, as usual moves into supervisory mode while the 'kitchen hands' continue their labouring!
jinny,poni and belinda
too many cooks is never enough!
sal
the gal wooed from queensland to sunny sa and helping with sourcing options regarding freight
my family
taken a while ago now but one of my favourites
mum and gorgeous daughter
said daughter LOVES shoes - only problem is fashion and size 12 ladies shoes dont often collide - the feet she gets from her 6 ft 5 inch father!
school children of makuluni
these kids now know where australia is on the map and know that they are also on the map!
finally we meet her - Virginia's daughter ( 16)
planning to study law and very proud of her mum
footwear for teachers, health workers , mums, dads, kids, whoever...
work boots, school shoes, ladies shoes, sneakers, sporting shoes...one small creature needs to make sure she isn't packed up also!
making dreams come true!
Shoe-pal 2 and support network make the big delivery
our first major delivery!
1000 pairs of shoes were delivered last weekend - note pint size supervisor!!
Shoe Pal #3
introducing our newest recruit- following the example of his peers and now supporting the project by taking up the challenge at his church!
poni
flying in from melbourne to cater for the african feast!
bringing nephew #4 ( now 4 months old) up to speed
virginia whispers a few secrets to her littlest fan
just too cute!
nephew #4 arrives - will need very very tiny shoes just now!
andreas and a mini 'shoe-pal'!
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a couple of our earliest supporters!
milgo with the same mini 'shoe-pal'
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another dear friend and supporter - thank you so much!
and here they come...
little steps chasing bigger dreams!
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Here are some of the donations to our "shoe raiser"!
virginia
my partner
introducing (some) of the children of Makuluni!
two gorgeous fellows
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virginia's two sons aged 8 and 6 ( i think!
Tim
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representing 1st year nursing students at Flinders University who contributed to the shoe collection - thanks guys!
sharyn
another FUSA student nurse supporting the project
MALAWI, AFRICA
the village of Makuluni is in the southernmost sector of Malawi at the base of Mount Mulanje, the highest peak of which is the peak of Sapitwa
our project manager
this young man heard about the project and straight away wanted to help other children so they didnt have to go to bed with sore feet
the project manager discusses strategies with virginia
shoe-pal #1
campaigning strongly at his school and church for good quality strong shoes for other children as well as adults in Makuluni
shoe-pal #2
this young lady is inspiring the people of her church to assist with the collecting of sturdy, serviceable and practical pre loved footwear
wonder mum ( and sister!)
juggling 4 sons (and husband!) as well as supporting the project
the front of the invitations to our fund raising african dinner
'feast for feet'
inside the 'feast for feet' invitations
karen's fine handiwork - not sure where the energy comes with 4 little sons but we are very grateful!
an ideal pair
trying to be technical to 'guesstimate' the weight of 1000 pairs of shoes!
karen ( my sister) attempts to lend a more mathematical mind to the situation
Happy Birthday Virginia, was lovely to meet you the other day with Suzanne at the shopping centre. Congratulations on all you are doing and Good Luck!
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Thanks Sharyn, yes I very well remember you and your sweet smiles. I am so grateful for being remembered by YOU on my special day.
ReplyDeleteSue, what can I say? I fear to imagine how I would spend my time here without you, if it were a jigsaw puzzle, I would say, you are the piece that perfectly fit in there! Thanks for everything!