Big Dreams!

Im so pleased to announce, from this crazy keyboqrd in the basement of the Casablanca airport, that we hit our goal of 10,000 dollars!!!

Can you all believe it. I finally can.
As I sit here, Ive been up for over 30 hours now, after a 3 hour night of sleep, and all I can think about is getting there and getting the goats rolling in!

I picked up a copy of Anderson Coopers newest book, Dispatches from the Edge, and felt even more inspired.
Niger is one of his 4 featured stories, he covered the famine of 2005. I felt an immediate connection to this wildly successful and courageous journalist as I read his words on Niger.
On page 87, talking of his thoughts while inflight to Niger; "I worry that if I get too complacent; Ill lose all feeling; all sensation." Then speaking of being on his way, "The next day; I was on a plane, on my way. Id been relieved of the burden of vacation: I was in motion once again; hurtling through space. Nothing was certain, but everything was clear."

However, I do have certainty. Certainty that we are about to make big changes, and certainty that it wont stop here.

See you all in Niger.

Zoulleha

Sannu!!! Thank you!!! Goats Goats Goats!

Thank you to all who contributed and attended the Seeds of Hope fundraiser last night.

Special thanks to Kate Gigli, Suesan Pace, and Carter Averbeck. Their true spirits and warm hearts pulled together an unforgettable evening full of sharing, giving, laughter, and even tears. We also want to thank our host Halleland Lewis Nilan & Johnson, Simon Delivers, and our silent auction sponsors. The space was lovely, food and drink were fabulous, and many walked away with wonderful prizes from Johnnie bread to an hour long massage! (Not to mention Carter's "Goat-O-Meter"!)
Donations are still coming in as those who could not attend have sent in their contributions by mail. Our tally so far is unbelievable and we will post our final total before Tuesday and our Seeds of Hope departure to Africa.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to Martha Kieffer who single handedly brought in $838.00 through her "Cut-A-Thon". She graciously donated two long days of work so mothers in Niger would have a means to protect the health of their babies.
As a single mother herself, she humbly said, "I figure whatever I can do to help, I'll do".

My wish is that you could all see the difference you've made. You have changed the course of these little lives across the world. They will be able to laugh, play, and look through sparkling eyes. I will be spreading your good will as mothers dance, cheer, and endlessly thank us for bringing good fortune and hope to their lives.


To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.



Barka,

Zoulleha

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Kudos to the "small group" who have changed my world and that of so many others in such a short amount of time. The fundraiser taking place on Thursday, as well as the Martha's Cut-A-Thon on Tuesday and Thursday, are a result of a few people listening, opening their hearts, and choosing to make something happen. They have taken their precious time and built an event that will be magical, bring people together, and create good things.

Martha Kieffer, Kate Gigli, Carter Averbeck, Suesan Pace.

Mun Gode. We thank you.

Zoulleha

Seeds of Hope Africa Fundraiser- January 24th- 4-8pm

Join us in the festivities; h'orduerves, drinks, stimulating conversation, scintillating displays, and a silent auction full of wonderful prizes!

View the invitation below-
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=STEWQIBFETIBPHIZESFN&li=iq&src=email

We look forward to seeing all of you on the 24th!