eNORMous Thanks!

Please forgive the silly pun in the title... I'm actually at a loss for how to meaningfully express the incredible humanitarian work our own Norman is doing for the children of Cura during his current visit.

He's effecting actual change on the ground by working to fill the rabbit hutch and upgrade some of the living quarters, and he's brightening the children's lives with a photography project that allows them to capture their unique views of their world.

Perhaps most importantly, though, Norman is bringing increasing numbers of people into the Cura family; his website for the cause just logged its 2000th hit, and the queries for sponsorship, volunteer-ism and in-kind donations have been keeping me busy every day.

Please check Norman's site yourselves at www.kenyaspareacamera.com --

the images are stunning, and Norman's reflections on his visit are a moving tribute to the transformational power of giving of oneself.

Humbled and grateful,

H

So much to say!

Volunteer season is in full effect in Cura these days...

From the recent Rotarians at Work day:

To the return of Norman and his Kenya Spare a Camera project, to Joey's recent visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-GvttlhBWk

We are fortunate to have so many well-wishers who provide incredible experiences and opportunities for the children we care for!

We are also partnering with generous and committed organizations like

Construction for Change: a Seattle-based skills to our secondary school project

Burning Torch: an LA-based clothing line that is holding an online fundraising sale in its online boutique and donating 30% of its profits to Cura

Flying Kites: a New York-based non-profit that also runs an orphanage and school in Kenya and with whom we've been sharing ideas and challenges.

Thanks to all of you for making this work even more meaningful and productive!

H

Cura has made it to YouTube!

We dare you to resist a visit to Cura after watching this short video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo3BrbkNsIY

Hats On for Cura!

Well wishers at Clear Creek High School recently raised $1000 to support our work in Cura, with a "Hats On for Cura" event. Enormous thanks to Wynette, whose energy inspired the project!

-H

Considering a Safari this Summer?

I've not yet purchased my own ticket, but I plan to be in Kenya again from about 20 June until mid-July, and I'd love to escort Cura well-wishers to the village to see the incredible work that is done there throughout the year.

Because I'm a volunteer with Cura and not a travel specialist, I'm working with an amazing woman, Marcia Gordon, and I can recommend her efficient and professional safari company, Extraordinary Journeys (www.ejafrica.com) for your travel arrangements. I hope you'll check out her website and contact her to discuss options for your own, custom-developed safari experience -- which will include your time with me in Cura, of course! I know she's working up some sample itineraries, and I would be happy to forward you a couple, just for a frame of reference, per your request.

June and July are beautiful times to be in Kenya, and if you book early, you may be able to take advantage of lower season rates. Please let me know if a safari to Cura might be in the cards for you this year, and thank you for your ongoing support of the children of Cura!

-H

Holiday Shopping -- Revised!

With the generous help of CauseCast, it is now easier for Cura-supporters to shop online through the Creative Visions Creative Activist Partner Program site at:

http://www.creativevisions.org/shop/gifts-25-100.html

Thank you!!
H

Holiday Shopping for Good

We already know that our Cura supporters are generous to a fault... and we know that holiday gift-giving can stress everyone's budget. If you'd like your gift giving to do double-duty, please consider making a purchase, on behalf of a friend or family member, through our online store at CauseCast:
https://store.causecast.org/products/all
You'll need to scroll down quite significantly to find the specifically Cura-related items, but we think it's worth it.
Thank you to all of our generous donors throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season.
Cheers,
Hayden