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A MASSIVE THANKYOU to our generous network of parents and businesses who are willing to put up their hand and help our students achieve their goals. Mr Robert Kusters, of Marand Precision Engineering, saw my plea for assistance in sending our old style uniforms to the Bal Ashram Indian orphanage and he sprang into action. Mr Kusters put out the request to Mark Baker of CEVA Logistics, Mr Baker extended the request to Thai Airways and, between all of us, 15 boxes went off to India and should be there within the week. This is a great example of what working together can achieve. We look forward to photos of the Toorak College uniform begin worn proudly in India.
www.cevalogistics.com
www.marand.com.au
www.thaiair.com
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Comment by Jenny Luca on July 15, 2009 at 1:57am - Fantastic news Amanda. Now, when we get a spare moment, we need to work out how to get those uniforms to Daraja. : )
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Comment by Amanda Ritter on July 14, 2009 at 10:19pm - just got word that the boxes arrived safe and sound in Delhi...YAY!!!!
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Comment by NinaD on June 27, 2009 at 1:02am -
Hi Robert,
Just read the comment you left for Amanda. You're right, from little things, big things grow! That's why I'm a member of this ning. Cheers Nina
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Comment by Robert Kusters on June 11, 2009 at 6:28pm -
Amanda, I have since spoken to Ceva and Thai Airways, who have both said they are willing to help again, so if the opportunity arises once again, call me.
You are a wonderful person to have thought of the idea and make it happen. We only played a small part. From little things, big things grow. All the best with your endeavours in the future. A worthwhile cause, for so many under privledged people.
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Comment by Amanda Ritter on June 9, 2009 at 12:01pm
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Thanks Nina and Jenny - I thought it was a stretch myself - but there are companies who want to do a bit of corporate social responsibility and need only to be given an opportunity - thank goodness for them!
Jenny - new stockpiles of uniform growing everyday - plenty to go around - let me know if you hear more from Jason and we might be able to set something up.
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Comment by Jenny Luca on June 9, 2009 at 1:42am
- Brilliant Amanda. I wonder if they can help us get uniforms to Daraja too? Jason Doherty said they would love the uniforms we have.
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Comment by NinaD on June 9, 2009 at 12:11am
- I am amazed! When you put out this request, I thought this might be a stretch - but you did it. What great organisations these are to help. Congratualtions and Cheers Nina
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