“South Africa’s sanitation problem is not a government problem or a DomestosSA problem, it is an everyone problem.” – Anele Mdoda
It’s 12: 08 PM on day 2990 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside – it’s such a beautiful morning so grateful to be alive to see it – read a Bible verse and do some work
Yesterday was World Toilet Day and in effort to eliminate pit toilets in schools South African Media Mogul Anele Mdoda launched a crowdfunding campaign to build safe toilets in schools I don’t usually actively support crowdfunding campaigns that aren’t mine but a part of me died when I heard that school kids in my beloved South Africa die falling into pit toilets – that is SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE no child should die from going to the bathroom. IT IS AN INSULT TO OUR COUNTRY and our national dignity. Please support Anele’s crowdfunding campaign if you can (I did – in honour of my Superheroes Catherine and Ella Constantinides who teach me every day the true power of being kinder than required) https://www.thundafund.com/project/anelemdodawtd18/
Chapters end to make way for new ones – that’s what I’ve realized.
It’s 8 : 21 AM on day 2834 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, have breakfast and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet –raised $15 219
Today marks the twelfth month anniversary of my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet which means my campaign ends today. 124 people made donations to this campaign and between us we’ve donated $15 219 – enough to provide clubfoot treatments for 60 kids I am SO THANKFUL AND BLOWN AWAY by the support from groups and individuals as well.
Highlights of this campaign
Seenachechi asked everybody attending her daughter’s baptism to donate to my campaign instead of bringing gifts (thank you Seenachechi you inspire me to be more generous in my own life – one day I’m going to come to Australia to give you a hug [seriously I don’t know many people who would go to so much effort for someone they’ve never met in person])
My cousin asked ALL HER FRIENDS to donate to my campaign instead of bringing gifts to my niece Maya’s first birthday party – that party for a one-year-old changed lives (thank you Tinuchechi you are still always there to help me even from an ocean away I will ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS hold that in my heart).
The St. Thomas Orthodox Congregation of Southern Africa, the church that I belong to, asked the congregation to bring their firstfruits to church and the vegetables were auctioned to raise $500 for my campaign (thank you to Fr. James, his wonderful wife Bernice for organizing this and to the whole congregation for their incredible support. You guys awe AWESOME)
OmniMed Pty (Ltd) donated $3 344 (I had emailed a friend telling her I still had $3 344 to raise to reach my goal and asked for fundraising suggestions instead I got a reply back saying she had spoken to her father and that they would be donating the entire remaining amount [I nearly fall off my wheelchair – it reminded me of the human capacity for generosity])
“Every minute of every hour of every day you are making the world, just as you are making yourself, and you might as well do it with generosity and kindness and style.” – Rebecca Solnit
It’s 12 : 36 PM on day 2772 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Proverbs 10 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised $14 409 only $4 341 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.
Teamwork makes all dreams work -that’s my message to the world.
It’s 8 : 25 AM on day 2741 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read 3 John 1:4 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised $12 659 only $6 091 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018.
Teamwork makes all dreams work – that’s my message to the world.
It’s 10 : 54 AM on day 2734 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Genesis 1: 26 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – A HUGE HUGE HUGE thanks to OmniMed who donated $3 344, my parents who donated $10 and Anjali who donated $50 which brings the total raised to $12 559 only $6 191 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to reach my new goal of helping 75 kids with Clubfoot by June 17, 2018 (I’m always pushing and reaching it’s one of my favorite things about myself whether I reach my destination or not is inconsequential the point is even when I fall short I will do so daring greatly).
Last night I surpassed my 50 New Feet Campaign goal (SO SO SO GRATEFUL to everyone who has supported this campaign so far 🙂 ) since there’s so much time left before the end of the campaign on June 17th 2018 I have decided to to try and raise enough money to help MiracleFeet treat 25 more kids with Clubfoot (which would add up to a total of 75 kids treated ) so by June 17th 2018 I’m hoping to raise $18 750. If you would like to contribute to my new goal of sponsoring Clubfoot treatments for 25 more kids log on to https://www.crowdrise.com/50newfeet and make a donation (thank you so much in advance).
“Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
It’s 11 : 34 AM on day 2713 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Jonah 2:2 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – A HUGE thanks to Remaaunty who donated $100 which brings the total raised to $7 606 only $4 894 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot.
Turn your crappy into happy – that’s my message to the world.
It’s 1 : 07 PM on day 2712 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read Zephaniah 3:17, have breakfast and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – A HUGE thanks to Anonymous who donated $25 which brings the total raised to $7 506 only $4 994 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot.
As you may know I will be undergoing minor surgery on my hand and foot on February 22nd it is what it but I’d like to make something good come out of it so I’m asking all those who can to donate to my 50 New Feet campaign benefiting MiracleFeet (we only need $4 994 more to treat a total of 50 kids with Clubfoot) https://www.crowdrise.com/50newfeet
“To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” — Mark Twain
It’s 11 : 09 AM on day 2682 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Psalm 46:1-3 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised $6 825 only $5 675 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .
“Giving is the master key to success, in all applications of human life.” -Unknown
It’s 11 : 25 AM on day 2651 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Micah 5:2 and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised $5 226 only $7 274 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .
“Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.” – Gerard Way
It’s 12 : 37 PM on day 2621 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, have breakfast, read Proverbs 29: 11, and promote my 50 New Feet Campaign benefiting MiracleFeet – raised to $4 606 only $7 894 more to raise by June 17, 2018 to help 50 kids with clubfoot .
