The children of BSS thank Andrea Parker and her team from Los Angeles, California: Daniel Cho, Janice Cho, Nick Penalosa, Francine Penalosa, Becky Grassl & Stacey House.
They volunteered during the month of February 2011 at Buddha’s Smile School. Along with their smiles the group brought 21 pieces of luggage with 500 pounds of vitamins, bandages and school supplies. We also thank Journey of Faith Church who provided the funds for Andrea and her team to paint four of BSS’s classrooms. Andrea and her group also taught first aid to the staff, art and crafts and songs to the children and purchased each of the 220 students a new pair of shoes and socks.
We give our most hearty thank you’s to Andrea Parker and her team from Los Angeles, and to their faith community who also provides them a lot of support to carry out their “Buddha’s Smile School’ outreach with its many facets, all so valuable. We understand that plans are underway for a return by your team in 2012. This news is music to everyone’s ears. Thank you, Andrea and friends.
Karen Kotoske
Executive Director, Amistad International