British ITV Coronation Street Character,
Qasim Akhtar (AKA Zeedan Nazir) Brings His Own Brand of Northern English Generosity to Poor Children in North Thailand.
Qasim traveled half way across the planet with his "Bro" Matthew to help give tons of goodies and joy to hundreds of orphans and poor kids during a six day aid and show giving tour to the remote Northern Jungles and Mountains of Thailand.
Gift of Happiness Foundation have been delighted to be joined by Mr. Matthew Hensman, Founder of the Giving it Back Community from Manchester, UK. Matthew sent 10 large boxes of kids clothing and toys from Manchester and through his newly formed charity organization, he raised enough money to buy 500 new uniforms for the poor kids in northern Thailand.
Other brilliant sponsors were Charter International School, Park Plaza Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok, Len Penn Music Academy, Bromsgrove International Early Years School and more uniforms from Thai Premium Apparel Co., Ltd, Bangkok.
DHL, Thailand provided a massive 10 wheeled truck to take tons of essentials to hundreds of children during this 6 day aid and show giving project. Just part of this load was 600 new school bags and soft toys donated by K' Toon Wera & Mr.Suchat Samaboot, Miss Moa Svensson. Plus 500+ tooth brushes sent from the USA by Mr. Steve Hunia. Plus other toiletries lots more items donated by many individuals and International schoolchildren in Bangkok and worldwide.
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Founder and Volunteer Director Eddie Haworth provided his own "Clown Eckie Happy Truck" and K' Amarin Nissasoka drove a second vehicle provided by Jirakorn Co., Ltd Bangkok.
Other volunteers were Bangkok expat from Uzbekistan, Tanya and a Mae Sot resident helper K' Kit.
It can only happen with a little help from YOU!