In 2012 we gave a significant donation of 125,000 Baht to repair the roof in the School for the Deaf at Pattaya Orphanage.
http://www.thepattayaorphanage.org/
The roof was getting damp and producing 'spoors' that was bad for the children who already have health problems.
Pleased to say the work is 100% completed so representatives from TJs and LaBamba joined me for a visit.
We had a huge tub of ice cream with cornets delivered - we were unsure how many children would be there.
There was also some large packs of snacks, colouring books, pens, crayons and pencils.
The children were delighted, thanking us all, and presented each bar with a token home made trophy
Nok from La Bamba did a superb job of serving the ice cream. She claimed to have prior experience.
The LaBamba pet dog mascot (Lena) was a big hit with the children - they cannot have pets at the Orphanage.
Nancy, of LaBamba, did a great job as official photographer.
Father Michael came to welcome us and his admin Siriphen gave us the tour to see how we had helped in 2012.
It was a busy weekend as it was Children's Day, in Thailand, and the 40th Anniversary of the Orphanage.
The Orphanage has over 160 Children, in their care, and have sent numerous children onto University.
There are plans to have all the other competing bars visit the all the other Charities we contributed to in 2013.
Visits are not only to show the results of the fund raising activity but also a reminder to all of us of those who need our help. For the Bars to visit those that they have helped is also a motivating experience and allows them to see their results.
- Life Home Trust - Jimbo, of C&D, has already done this in Phuket.
- Water4Life filters - Stringfellows, Kings Bar, will attend presentation of the in Chantanaburi in late February.
- Heart 2000 - Plans are in place to have BabyBoom and Sensations visit Dr Phillipe Suer
- Camillian Home Trust - Temptations & Cockatoo will visit near Bangkok
Some photos:
- Roof Before and After. The new roof removed the glass panels and improved lighting
- Visiting group with some of the Children.
Many of whom are not only Deaf but also suffer from other disabilities.
Many thanks to LaBamba and TJs and all of you who helped in 2012.
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