I have this memory that dates back to a time before I even started school. One of my parents, I am not sure which one, (maybe even both) would read stories from two old tattered readers, one blue and the other yellow. One story in particular has always stuck with me. It is about a grade one student who returns to school after her Christmas holidays coveting her new doll. It isn’t long before she realizes that everyone in the class has one special Christmas gift for to show with the exception of one little girl. After much thought, she decides to part with her doll and give it to the little girl that did not have anything to show. That story still lives on in my memory and has served as an inspiration for me to try to help people less fortunate than myself in a variety of ways. After losing family members to cancer, my sister, a few friends and I decided to walk 60 km and raised over $8000. for cancer research. Corinne and I are both supporters of: World Vision (a child in India and a child in Peru), Child Haven as well as Children of Chernobyl.

In December 2007, through Traveler Not Tourist, a volunteer organization involved in various projects in and around Arequipa, Peru I was able to spend some time in an orphanage. During this time, some very special connections were made. Wanting to continue to support the children and workers at the orphanage and also Peruvian artisans, I have decided to acquire various products from Peru. A monetary donation will be made via Western Union with the sale of the designated products. We would like to thank you in advance for purchasing these items and helping us realize our goal. Hopefully, I will be able to add other items to the list in the near future.

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