As I totalled up the donations from 2011, I was amazed at the generosity all of you have shown in sending much needed items to total strangers you will never meet. I can hardly believe these numbers, but they are accurate:
Shoes (pairs): 180
Socks (pairs): 350
Tops (T-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts): 356
Bottoms (skirts, pants, jeans): 198
Underwear (adult and children): 332
Baby clothes: 127
Diapers: 158
Coats: 61
Hats :178
Gloves (pairs): 162
Blankets: 55
Toothpaste: 182
Toothbrushes: 291
Soap/Shampoo: 383
Sanitary pads: 564
Other Hygiene (washcloths, razors, lotion, diaper ointment): 539
School Supplies (coloring books, crayons, scissors, pencils): 170
Toys: 185
Treats: 340
TOTAL ITEMS: 5,503
Donors: 26 households in 10 states
Thank you again to everyone who donated!
Happy New Year!
Through a primary care clinic located in Ghazni, Afghanistan, we support the Afghan medical staff, provide public education about health and hygiene, and provide basic necessities like warm clothing and soap. By small and simple things, with effort and time, "the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose" (Isaiah 35:1)
Wow, that is truly incredible! Too bad you're too old to count this as an Eagle Scout project. :) Does the military give out any awards for humanitarian recognition?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Matt, I'm Hillary, I'm the one who had the 3rd grade kids send you letters. I am so impressed with what you are doing and I think it is even better that you blog about it!
ReplyDeleteYou really should be proud. This is phenomenal and has been a wonderful experience for us all!
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