Susan and I have finally discussed our ongoing project to help those in need. I mentioned before the conditions in the Asingan, Philippines and the lack of access to important information on basic infant care and breastfeeding. We found out through my mom that we can send a package, via an acquaintance of hers that she currently ships through, to the Philippines for $95, $85 if there's a sale and possibly for less since this is charity work. The package/box is pretty large, I'm not exactly sure of the dimensions but around 3x3 feet I believe. The fee is a flat fee despite the weight of the package.
The idea is to package and ship items that could be used in Asingan. For now our first goal will be one box. To raise money we will accept money and 10% of any money I make through bettyjaneandcompany.com I will put towards this! We're very excited to be able to do this. As far as retrieving items to send overseas we will rely on friends and family that are likely to have items they no longer have use for. Of course, if you're reading this and would like to help out in any way we'd love to hear from you! You can contact me at annalisa.tuttle@gmail.com and we can discuss in detail.
Along with items to send, Susan and I will be constructing some sort of brochure or pamphlet with basic infant care and breastfeeding information. Of course we will be referencing reliable sources!! Both Susan and my mother are nurses, as well, and we will be sure to consult with whoever necessary to make sure our facts our straight for this information piece. All of this will be shipped to my cousin Aleli in the Philippines. My mom currently makes shipments to her and has for quite some time. When Aleli receives the package she can immediately distribute items to those in Asingan and there is also a clinic next door to her that has volunteers to assist in distributing information pamphlets we send over. The goal is to distribute the information pamphlets to each household with the hopes that even if they don't directly need the information they may know someone who could benefit from it.
Here are a list of items we'd be happy to send over :
TSHIRTS - men, women, children
LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS - thin cloth, for men, women, children
PANTS/SHORTS - men, women, children
SHOES/SANDALS/SNEAKERS - men, women, children
CHILDREN'S TOYS
MEDICAL SUPPLIES - medicine, medical equipment, gauze, tape, etc
OTHER - jewelry
I still need to talk with my mom to find out other items they could use or that would simply be worth it to have for them (ex. they don't NEED jewelry but they would be grateful to have jewelry if it were given to them)
We would love to hear feedback, ideas or a willingness to help in some way so keep in touch by commenting here or emailing me and we will keep everyone up to date!!
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