As a result of not participating in the main event in Pattaya (for commercial reasons) we ran our own low key event in Patong and coupled it with a Beauty Contest, in order to raise some funds to continue supporting the Life Home Project in Phuket.
This is basically a refuge for orphans of kids who are affected by, or infected with HiV.
Today, 27th November 2014, i went across to the Project together with our lawyer, Sam, who is a Trustee, and a delegation from Tootsies Massage/Bar who have actively supported our endeavours this year.
This is the charity box and an envelope containing 23,000 baht donated by kind BMs from here and the other forum, just prior to departure to Ko Sire, near Phuket Town
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In appreciation, the Trustees had already prepared plaques for our respective bar walls
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Publicity shot at the main gate. We'd like to hope the media pick up on a few pics that have been sent to them
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The money laid out ready for counting
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The Project provides a tranquil place for the kids.
The communal decking area shown here.
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The kids were at school so we were unable to mingle with them this year, unfortunately. But actually Sam told us that they don't want them too much in the spotlight anyway: firstly as its a legal requirement to protect their identities, and secondly they don't want the place to become a tourist attraction like some sort of zoo.
The newly painted dormitory blocks
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The pond next to the communal area. All very quiet and peaceful
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Nam (Tootsies) was very moved by the whole place
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Sam and the Tootsies delegation
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A nice freshly decorated bedroom
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And the old shabby showers have all been renovated
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and new wash basins
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A couple more bedrooms
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