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Temporary help for Ukrainian refugee children on behalf of KAS SA and CCG
Started this discussion. Last reply by P. Jeanne Haessler Apr 3, 2022. 4 Replies 2 Likes
May 2013 bring you all much goodness
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Lokken Jan 9, 2013. 23 Replies 4 Likes
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"Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop in regards to mail from Australia."
"I was able to send a parcel today (1st August). Sent it by 'Standard' mail which should hopefully be quicker than Seamail (I think it goes Airmail part of the way). Hoping it will arrive soon!"
"Thanks Susanne, will see what I can do with my parcel this week,"
"Thank you Susanne for this wonderful information. It explains to much as to the current situation.
I will be including this in the July Snips."
"Hello fellow Aussies. I was able to post a large parcel to KAS today ( July 22. Initially the PO computer wouldn’t accept it so the manager made a phone call to the Parcel Post hotline and verified that the budget no tracking seamail is the…"
"Thanks Amy, will be interested to see what the problem is."
"I have several people looking into this at the moment. In South Africa and Australia. Hope to have an update for you all very soon."
"Oh wow, Wendy!!! That is not good news. We are away at the moment, but was hoping to get some posted when I got back/had a chance. :(("
"Bad news re posting to South Africa. I went to the post office today (7th July 2022), and they said South Africa is currently not accepting any mail, so I wasn't able to post my parcel."
"Send, Send... SEND
We can now post our items to South Africa.
The team has its fingers crossed after a good mail delivery that all the packaged that are backlogged in the Postal System will be flying into the Barn."
"Thank you for adding this Chris. I know that collected items in the UK will help arriving refugees in the UK and other close by countries but knowing that cash can help, even the smallest amounts, is a relief too. There are indeed many worthy…"
"Thank you Sandy, Anneke and Chris.
I agree that a donation of funds is the best way to support both those who need aid, and those distributing that aid. Like Sandy, my initial thought was blankets. After all, that's what we do…"
"Thank you Sandy.
In Wales, like the rest of the UK, we have had lists of what items are needed for the refugees. Towns and villages have had collection points for our donations and they were overwhelmed with the generosity of the public who…"
"So very kind of you Sandy. From here we have made a financial donation to all in need, we have a special bank number in the Netherlands for this tragedy."
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Spain wins. Orphaned children win.
Posted on July 11, 2010 at 12:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Anyone with a deep concern for the plight of vulnerable and orphaned children should be interested in the outcome of this Soccer World Cup final. Undoubtedly the winning team of this international contest will receive massive publicity from all over the world. With a UNICEF ambassador for children on the team and seven others from this remarkable Barcelona club, one would hope that some of the media adulation, should they win, will fall on their extraordinary connection to suffering children.… Continue
The home that Stefanie built
Posted on June 25, 2010 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
We arrived through streets that once were the domain of the exclusively white, professional classes during the Apartheid days, and now teemed with school children, all black, in varying degrees of school dress.
At first glance they seemed just like any other carefree group of school children, but there was something mean about these streets, a place you would not wish to loiter or break down in your car. …
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At first glance they seemed just like any other carefree group of school children, but there was something mean about these streets, a place you would not wish to loiter or break down in your car. …
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Introducing Dawne
Posted on June 21, 2010 at 5:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
It was always intended to reach a wider audience about the wider issues surrounding orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa and what help we can bring to make a difference. The plight of the children is recognized by some world bodies and governments. However, the solution is not in sight either for the orphans already so compromised by the suffering they endure or for the children yet to be born in decades to come. To continue, click here.
Encouraging our new members, growing, nurturing and energising our community
Posted on May 7, 2010 at 5:49pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Kalai has just written in Cafe KAS that overnight we achieved our 1000th
member, Anne Hart from the UK. Well done Anne and well done KAS!
We have 1003 members today to be exact, but only a percentage of our
members are active in the forum discussions. People are busy and have
so much to fit into a day, so we are massively grateful that you find
the time to knit/crochet, and 'post' of the two varieties - parcels and
words in the forum! And we understand if you… Continue
member, Anne Hart from the UK. Well done Anne and well done KAS!
We have 1003 members today to be exact, but only a percentage of our
members are active in the forum discussions. People are busy and have
so much to fit into a day, so we are massively grateful that you find
the time to knit/crochet, and 'post' of the two varieties - parcels and
words in the forum! And we understand if you… Continue
A balance for KAS
Posted on March 31, 2010 at 7:14pm 13 Comments 0 Likes
Hello dear Kasers
There has been a discussion about postage issues in Canadian Corner, which brought to mind reflections which I thought to share with you all.
Hope you are following our South African journey with us www.allfororphans.com although I am already days behind! We have been pretty hectic meeting and greeting and parcel
opening.
Firstly I just want to tell you that the warmth and love and gratitude
here in… Continue
There has been a discussion about postage issues in Canadian Corner, which brought to mind reflections which I thought to share with you all.
Hope you are following our South African journey with us www.allfororphans.com although I am already days behind! We have been pretty hectic meeting and greeting and parcel
opening.
Firstly I just want to tell you that the warmth and love and gratitude
here in… Continue
Comment Wall (214 comments)
- At 6:18pm on February 6, 2016,
Kathy Chantrell said…
Hi Sandy,
There were no problems with the sites originally but have gone onto patterns today and have the message that there are malware issues.
Kathy
- At 5:26pm on August 29, 2013,
Hi Sandy I am a relatively new member of this wonderful forum I have a couple questions for you As well as knitting I make scrap patchwork quilts and jackets would it be helpful to tops and quilts for the children I would flannel on the inside for warmth and colourful on the outside one benefit would the speed with which they could be made. I'll keep knitting until I hear from you
- At 4:16am on December 22, 2012, Laurie Fortier gave Sandy McDonald a gift…
- A blessed Christmas to you extraordinary KAS women! Your kindness and generosity inspire me beyond words.
- At 10:01pm on February 14, 2012, MILI K gave Sandy McDonald a gift…
- At 11:27pm on February 8, 2012,
Grace Weir said…
What brilliant news Sandy ... I have another batch of squares to post so JIGSAW here they come!
- At 3:45pm on July 30, 2011,
- I'm about to send off 60 squares but feel concerned (once again) that they may not arrive; although I've been through all the lists from July 2010 - March 2011 many times, I can't find any indication of my contribution posted from Oz in June last year.
- At 6:00am on April 8, 2011,
Laurie C. Hake said…
- Sandy:
While working on squares this AM, I happened to catch a PBS Special called "A Walk to Beautiul". I believe it was filmed somewhere in Etheopia at the "Addis Ababa" Fistula Hospital. Besides being a wonderful story, I noticed at least 4 women in knitted or crocheted blankets made from various colored squares. Is someone else doing the same project? Is this possible? If anyone else has happened to see the special, would appreciate a response - thanks, Laurie
- At 6:06pm on April 06, 2011, Pam Antink gave Sandy McDonald a gift…
- At 11:42am on April 6, 2011,
Barbara Hawkins said…
Hi Sandy,
Linda Maltby's discussion on Granny Squares are back gave me much food for thought.
On her link was a photo of Cate Blanchett wearing a granny square dress which was made and designed by an Australian company. I suggested in my reply to Linda that Cate may like to donate her dress to KAS when she was finished with it, but as she was wearing it at a red carpet do it maybe on loan.
Well my thoughts were could we contact Cate Blanchett and or the manufacturer of the dress even if we don't get the dress to auction for KAS funds it could be a way of raising our profile.
This is just an idea off the top of my head and unfortunately I have not thought it through in detail. I would love to know your thoughts and if you think I'm just mad as a hatter please feel free to say so.
Many thanks for all you do for KAS, love, Barbara
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