27 June 2012. Big show and gifts for 153 children in Bangkok's Klong Toey Slum.
Sue steel’s report on Gift of Happiness Foundation show for Sister Joan's 80th birthday, sponsored by the British Women’s Group Bangkok
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What makes fun and laughter - Eckie the clown - together with us ladies from the BWG went to Wat Saphan School in Klong Toey to put on a show for Sister Joan's 80th birthday.
Of course, we had to have children to celebrate with her and to watch the antics of a clown.
While Eddie (Eckie) was setting up, Jill Raymont, Wiff Johnson together with Mike Gris got the children in a party mood by singing the wheels on the bus with the actions, not sure who had the most fun watching them all.
There were about 135 children Altogether, all well behaved, sat down waiting in anticipation, Sister Joan arrived, then the show began.
A few of the children were not sure of Eckie at first as they did not know what was going to happen, but he soon had them laughing along with us ladies, they loved all the sounds and funny faces he made.
Once the show had finished, Yvonne presented Sister Joan with some flowers and the nursery school children had drawn sister a picture, her smiling face said it all, then it was ice creams all round, even for the big children which was us ladies.
Next, the older children were given an elephant, donated by the British women's group to take home; they were so excited, hugging them and such smiles on their faces.
The nursery children were given gifts by Mike Gris, all beautifully wrapped, blue for boys and pink for girls, mike's face was a picture handing out these presents.
It was then time to say our goodbyes, everyone leaving with a smile on their faces, a big thank you to Eckie the clown who once again gave the gift of happiness, fun and laughter and memories of a great afternoon.
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What makes fun and laughter - Eckie the clown - together with us ladies from the BWG went to Wat Saphan School in Klong Toey to put on a show for Sister Joan's 80th birthday.
Of course, we had to have children to celebrate with her and to watch the antics of a clown.
While Eddie (Eckie) was setting up, Jill Raymont, Wiff Johnson together with Mike Gris got the children in a party mood by singing the wheels on the bus with the actions, not sure who had the most fun watching them all.
There were about 135 children Altogether, all well behaved, sat down waiting in anticipation, Sister Joan arrived, then the show began.
A few of the children were not sure of Eckie at first as they did not know what was going to happen, but he soon had them laughing along with us ladies, they loved all the sounds and funny faces he made.
Once the show had finished, Yvonne presented Sister Joan with some flowers and the nursery school children had drawn sister a picture, her smiling face said it all, then it was ice creams all round, even for the big children which was us ladies.
Next, the older children were given an elephant, donated by the British women's group to take home; they were so excited, hugging them and such smiles on their faces.
The nursery children were given gifts by Mike Gris, all beautifully wrapped, blue for boys and pink for girls, mike's face was a picture handing out these presents.
It was then time to say our goodbyes, everyone leaving with a smile on their faces, a big thank you to Eckie the clown who once again gave the gift of happiness, fun and laughter and memories of a great afternoon.
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We will give a great gift of happiness to to well over 1000 people next week!
This show and donation tour is planned to entertain and give happy clown shows and important goods to 731 children and teachers at five poor schools and communities in Mahasarakarm near Roi Et in N.E. Thailand.
We will also be giving much needed clothing and other goods to many more of the parents of those children.Part of the funding for this trip has already been donated to our registered charity account, but we are still in need of further help to cover costs of vehicle hire, drivers, accommodation, etc.
This show and donation tour is planned to entertain and give happy clown shows and important goods to 731 children and teachers at five poor schools and communities in Mahasarakarm near Roi Et in N.E. Thailand.
We will also be giving much needed clothing and other goods to many more of the parents of those children.Part of the funding for this trip has already been donated to our registered charity account, but we are still in need of further help to cover costs of vehicle hire, drivers, accommodation, etc.
Please consider helping us to pay for this important project.
Donate in most currencies on-line, direct transfer or cheque: http://www.gohappiness.org/donate.html
Thank you - Edward Haworth. Founder/Director - Gift of Happiness Foundation
Further information Contact Us
Donate in most currencies on-line, direct transfer or cheque: http://www.gohappiness.org/donate.html
Thank you - Edward Haworth. Founder/Director - Gift of Happiness Foundation
Further information Contact Us
Stay tuned to our next projects:
1. We need to buy 40 new sets of socks, shoes & trousers for the children at our school in Samut Songkram and some new pupils at our school in Ayutthaya. "Please donate for this cause".
2. Visit to five poor communities and schools in the area of Maha Sarakham near Roi Et in North East Thailand. We need to hire another truck and pay for drivers, fuel & accommodation for this four day project.
1. We need to buy 40 new sets of socks, shoes & trousers for the children at our school in Samut Songkram and some new pupils at our school in Ayutthaya. "Please donate for this cause".
2. Visit to five poor communities and schools in the area of Maha Sarakham near Roi Et in North East Thailand. We need to hire another truck and pay for drivers, fuel & accommodation for this four day project.
Gift of Happiness Foundation - A non profit organisation under the Royal patronage of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Dedicated to helping poor children in Bangkok and throughout Thailand. A registered charity in the Kingdom of Thailand Registration number: Kor Tor 1914 -- VAT: 3-0337-6259-4.
