Time For School!

It’s time for another Dumolog update. We were able to get the rest of the funds together to get all of the children’s teeth fixed :) . Work has been ongoing since January so many of the kids will have bright new smiles for school next month. The initial donations contributed to the dental fund, but are also buying:

For Girls: 2 school blouse, 1 skirt, 8pcs. writing notebook, 1 school bag, pencil, 2 grade 1 pad papers, and slippers

For Boys: 2 t-shirt, 1 shorts, 8 writing notebooks, 1 school bag, pencil, 2 grade 1 pad paper, and slippers

Unfortunately because of the dental bill we have nothing in reserve until next fall when I will be approaching everyone again for the following year :)

Thank you so much for your support, we call all pat ourselves on the back and know we have done a good thing this year.

Our Dentist, Lovelle Licanto, was kind enough to donate the antibiotics and pain relievers – as well as the already generous discount. Che Che Lastimoso has also been coordinating the dental visits and school supply runs. Vilma, her house help, has been the one taking the children, who I have included a fee for to cover her additional work and time – this will come out of my own pocket as well as all the Western Union Fees.

All together we were able to raise $1430 which sent 14 kids to the dentist (not just a visit but the actual repair of their teeth) and to school for 1 year. The disbursement was this:

232 – Dental Visits/ Cleaning – incurred each year.
330 – School Uniforms and Supplies - incurred each year
867 – Restoration and extractions for the children’s teeth
As always, the Western Union receipts are available for anyone who wishes a copy of them.

Unfortunately parents have decided to keep 2 of the children back from school to work in the fish drying compound. I will contact their sponsors directly. The hope is that they will change their mind. If not, there are other children and parents in line who are more than happy to take their place. It is just an unfortunate reality we might face over the years. I have to admit that my heart sank for these kids when I heard the news.

Thanks again and enjoy the summer!