A day at the beach.
Norman Vernon
Despite difficult economic times, a long-time British supporter of Rayong’s
Camillian Center raised another 100,000 baht to support its HIV- and
AIDS-infected children. What follows is his report about field trips and
supplies that money funded.
I only spend money on things that make the children happy, so this year I
started by sponsoring a Christmas party for more than 100 children, teachers
and sponsors, as well as three Roman Catholic bishops who attended. Each
child received a Christmas card from me with 100 baht inside.
Next, thanks to the support of American Jim Frederiksson, I purchased two
computers customized for the blind. These are now in use at the Latkrabang
Center for Handicapped Children.
Next was a trip to Underwater World in Pattaya, followed by an afternoon at
the beach, which included snacks, drinks and then dinner at a beach
restaurant. It was a really great day out enjoyed by all 60 children.
On my last weekly visit before returning to the United Kingdom I presented
the funds to pay for True Visions satellite television for the year.
Finally, we staged a “disco party” at the Rolling Stone Bar on Walking
Street, sponsored by owners Garry and Noi Strickleton. Noi rallied her
friends from other bars and restaurants to provide the food, ice cream and
goodies for the children.
Garry’s resident band came in and played for more than two hours and the
children had a great time, all leaving with a large bag of goodies and a
number of 20 baht notes each.
Online:
http://www.hiv-aids-kids.org/events-hiv-aids.html
http://www.hiv-aids-kids.org/event/norman-vernone.html
The annual Christmas Party is
a big hit with the children.
Swimming fun in 2011.
The children are fascinated
with the creatures swimming around Underwater World.
Rad Lat with new computers at
the Latkrabang Center for Handicapped Children.
