this year we're collecting small presents for disabled adults and orphaned children - and you can make a difference with as little as £5! While the Western world usually goes materially mad during Christmas, we have the option to bless those who will really appreciate it.
Option #1: Disabled Adults
In a small town south of Bulgaria's capitol, called Dolno Draglishte, we're cooperating with Light for Life Foundation, in raising small gifts for disabled adults and their staff. We're looking at 57 disabled residents and 35 staff. 30 of the residents are female, 27 male; 31 of the staff are female, 4 male. At Southwick Christian Community Church, we have already received pledges for 29 female and 20 male residents, as well as 8 female and 4 male staff.
Presents must not cost the world, but pretty little soaps or other toiletries, such as tooth brushes and paste, shower gel, shampoo, etc, or things like nice socks or scarves are all options that bring a smile to some often neglected people. Additionally, the residents there love foreign magazines such as Counrty Living or Top Gear, as they contain a lot of pictures. For any other suggestions, please contact me on this blog.
Option #1: Disabled Adults
In a small town south of Bulgaria's capitol, called Dolno Draglishte, we're cooperating with Light for Life Foundation, in raising small gifts for disabled adults and their staff. We're looking at 57 disabled residents and 35 staff. 30 of the residents are female, 27 male; 31 of the staff are female, 4 male. At Southwick Christian Community Church, we have already received pledges for 29 female and 20 male residents, as well as 8 female and 4 male staff.
Presents must not cost the world, but pretty little soaps or other toiletries, such as tooth brushes and paste, shower gel, shampoo, etc, or things like nice socks or scarves are all options that bring a smile to some often neglected people. Additionally, the residents there love foreign magazines such as Counrty Living or Top Gear, as they contain a lot of pictures. For any other suggestions, please contact me on this blog.
Option #2: Children of Disabled Parents
Light for Life also supports children who look after their disabled parents. We want to raise support for these 21 children they are working with and supporting. Again, a Pingles tube filled with pens, jewellery (for girls), balloons, or small books, etc, would make a precious little difference.
Option #3: Disabled Parents
We also, of course, want to support these disabled parents. We're talking of 15 families whose Christmas could be improved by donating some gifts to the parents, which can include a financial gift towards food, for example, that can be administered through Light for Life's office in Sofia, Bulgaria, but can be paid into their UK account. For more details contact me on this blog.
Option #4: Orphans with Learning Disabilities
We're also looking at the option to raise presents for orphans with learning disabilities at a special needs school in Dolno Draglishte. More details to follow.
Option #5: Transport Cost
On a very practical level, we also need to raise money for transport cost. Not everyone who donates a present would or can also donate some money, but it is the preferred option, of course. A couple of friends have already pledged some finances towards the transport, and if you wished to join in, you are most welcome. That kind of gifts is, of course, as much appreciated as any other present, and is usually even more important - it's no good having presents if you can't get them to the people! Contact me on this blog to get more information.
