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Post by Sosua Gal on Dec 20, 2005 19:45:38 GMT -4
 Hi everyone! On Sunday, Rubi 92.5 FM held an impromptu "Plaza Party". We helped host the event and served BBQ Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with proceeds from the food sales going to Sosua Kids, as well as a 50/50 Draw to benefit as well. We are happy to say that for an event thrown hastily together, last minute, we raised over 4,000 Pesos in about three hours! Thanks to all that were there to support us- it was a really fun day!!!
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Post by mommacat on Jan 9, 2006 22:18:03 GMT -4
Colleen, Any chance of a fund-raiser going on while we are there? Had an open house here over the week-end and have a raffle going. We will be stopping by Checkpoint on the 24th of Jan. and look forward to meeting you. Have some supplies for Sousa Kids. Please e-mail or PM me via Debbies DTF.
See you soon, Cat
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Post by coppersun2001 on Jan 11, 2006 10:50:53 GMT -4
Hi all,
Colleen what kind of supplies do the kids need? If you could post a list on the site then we could all see what is needed. Would be great thanks!
Kristine
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Post by coppersun2001 on Jan 11, 2006 11:23:26 GMT -4
oops was going to add, is it possible to adopt a class, this is a project done in other areas, lately we have been helping some folks in Phuket, Thailand. Long story but in a nut shell, a fellow Canadian who lives there, helped us find my brother after the Tsunami. He is find, thank god, but was a horrible 14 days while until they found him. He also lives there. So everything turned out great for our family. What we did for the chap who helped us look was donate for the kids.
Is that possible in the Dominican?
Thanks
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Post by coppersun2001 on Jan 13, 2006 10:43:44 GMT -4
Well went shopping last night, bought a hundred note books, pens, erasers, and pens. Colleen I will bring them with us. hope you can use them. See you soon!
kristine
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Post by mommacat on Apr 29, 2006 3:25:43 GMT -4
Heh Colleen,
That is a brilliant idea from Coppersun! Would you please let us know if it is possible? I am currently working at an elementary school so that would be a great achievement and make fund-raising and awareness more visible. Way to think Coppersun!
Also, appreciate any info you can send Colleen on Sousa school kids. Hoping Karen will give me a call when she is up here in "Greyland". Like to be a bit more active with the Sousa Kids organization. Not home tonight so will e-mail her in the next day or two. Hugs to all!
Cat
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Post by coppersun2001 on May 12, 2006 11:34:42 GMT -4
;D My hubby actually came up with this neat idea!
We are hosting a garage sale today and tomorrow, some of our friends are joining in with items for this sale, as well as our kids.
We decided as a group that the proceeds for this will be given to Sosua Kids. so wish us luck, we haven't done a garage sale for ages!!
My granddaughters think its so cool and we have made a story board with the pictures we have taken over the year. We have advertised it and actually our local press caught wind of it. and did a story on this. I was overwhelmed!
so its garage sale for me this weekend. Hope it doesn't rain!!!
By the by, our Zellars folks donated a brand new bike for the sale, I could not beleive it when he showed up last night with the bike. Way to go ZELLARS!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Sosua Gal on May 14, 2006 20:03:35 GMT -4
;D My hubby actually came up with this neat idea! We are hosting a garage sale today and tomorrow, some of our friends are joining in with items for this sale, as well as our kids. We decided as a group that the proceeds for this will be given to Sosua Kids. so wish us luck, we haven't done a garage sale for ages!! My granddaughters think its so cool and we have made a story board with the pictures we have taken over the year. We have advertised it and actually our local press caught wind of it. and did a story on this. I was overwhelmed! so its garage sale for me this weekend. Hope it doesn't rain!!! By the by, our Zellars folks donated a brand new bike for the sale, I could not beleive it when he showed up last night with the bike. Way to go ZELLARS!!!!!!!!! Wow, Kristine- I don't know what to say! This is awesome! I just saw this message tonight as out internet has been up and down (mostly down) this weekend! Keep us posted on how it went!!! We love you!!!!! Colleen and Mark |
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Post by coppersun2001 on May 15, 2006 9:26:00 GMT -4
Hi all,
Well I am not really sure garage sales are my bag, HOWEVER... we raised $300.00. We are extending the sale for this week on Thursday and Friday, as we got rained out on Saturday. Lots of "good deals" left, we had lots of interest in Sosua kids and people were really pleased to see that the proceeds were going to a cause.
I will let you know how it finishes up!
copper
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Post by Sosua Gal on May 18, 2006 7:54:05 GMT -4
Hi all, Well I am not really sure garage sales are my bag, HOWEVER... we raised $300.00. We are extending the sale for this week on Thursday and Friday, as we got rained out on Saturday. Lots of "good deals" left, we had lots of interest in Sosua kids and people were really pleased to see that the proceeds were going to a cause. I will let you know how it finishes up! copper WOW! That's awesome, Copper! And another this weekend- you guys ROCK!!! I wish you were here so I could plant a big sloppy wet one one ya! Colleen |
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Post by Sosua Gal on May 18, 2006 7:56:24 GMT -4
Hi all, Colleen what kind of supplies do the kids need? If you could post a list on the site then we could all see what is needed. Would be great thanks! Kristine I have a list on the website to which I will link here: spaces.msn.com/checkpointsosua/From the home page look on the left at BLOG LINKS and click on school supplies- I tried pasting it here but it didn't work, so until I post it in here, use the link to the website, please. Thanks!!! Colleen |
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Post by coppersun2001 on May 19, 2006 10:49:16 GMT -4
Thanks Girlfriend, will check out the list. The sale went well yesterday we are now up to 415.00 was so excited, people were really out in droves yesterday. Mind you it was 31 celcius here.
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Post by Sosua Gal on May 20, 2006 0:32:36 GMT -4
Copper- did I tell you lately that YOU ROCK and I LOVE YOU?  ?  Kudos to you, your neighbors and friends for a JOB WELL DONE!!! You booked yet??? |
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Post by coppersun2001 on Aug 28, 2006 17:11:32 GMT -4
Hi all,
I am getting lots of calls lately about supplies etc to take over to the Dr. I hope this is ok to update the lists.
The following is from "Deb's Forum" but thought this might help to also supply this list here:
Mustard Seed - Updated Wish List
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This was received from Mustard Seed Communities - Immanuel and is their Wish List as Updated August 21, 2006
Bath soap
Body lotion
Toilet paper
Baby powder
Baby oil
Vaseline
Latex gloves
Paper towels
Shampoo & conditioner
Disposable napkins – paper napkins
Roll-on (deodorant)
Hair accessories
Brush and comb
Toothbrushes
Brassieres (beginners)
Panties - sizes 16, 14, 6
Vitamins
Protein supplement (liquid or powder)
Assorted toys
Coloring books
Pens
Medicine: Cold, cough, flu, running nose, allergy, diarrhea and chest congestion.
Antacids
Pain relief
Band Aids
Rubbing Alcohol
Hydrogen Peroxide
Disposable Diapers (Sizes 2, 3,4,5,6 and adults)
Canned Food – especially meats
Birthday and Christmas Decorations
School bags
Disposable food service items – plates, cups, spoons and forks
Bath room rugs
Baby wipes
Cotton balls or rolls (medical)
Cotton swabs
Nail clipper
Wash/face cloths
Bath towels
Sheets
Curtain fabric
Baby car seat (large)
Toothpaste
Soap powder – laundry detergent
Liquid soap - dishwashing
Clothes pegs/pins
Table Cloth (60 x 118)
Kitchen towels
Children’s clothing boys & girls ages 2-14
Children’s shoes boys & girls ages 2-14
Umbrella
Photo album
Photo camera and films
Note: Some items on the list (bulky and/or heavy) are easily purchased here in a supermarket. The following, which are somewhat bulky, can be obtained in Puerto Plata.
Paper napkins, paper towels, paper plates, cups, plastic cutlery and laundry detergent.
Disposable diapers are also available, but at an elevated price
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Post by coppersun2001 on Aug 28, 2006 17:19:32 GMT -4
Also folks are wanting to know about Sosua Kids supplies:
I found this list on an old blog of Colleens when they were making up backpack kits, but it gives you an idea of what can be used, of course if you don't want to pack this stuff along, perhaps bring a few extra bucks and leave the cash with Colleen and Mark, as the money can be used to get the things that are needed. But here is the old list just in case:
Back pack items:
25 pencils
erasers
pencil sharpener
10 pens (blue or black)
red pen
glue OR glue sticks
a highlighter
Binder or duotangs with package of 200 looseleaf sheets OR 8 notebooks (the ones with about 50 pages in them) OR coil notebooks with subject dividers- ie: 300-500 sheets- your choice
ruler
package of crayons
either a set of felt pens OR pencil crayons.
The following can be added if you choose...
calculator (optional)
pad of construction paper (optional)
paint set (optional)
stickers (optional)
Anything cool you can think of for a varity of ages- small toy, hair clips and elastics for girls, baseball stickers for the boys, etc....
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Kudos to you, your neighbors and friends for a JOB WELL DONE!!!