Things have definitely been moving on. Slowly, but well! Our fundraisers went off with huge success! Way better than any of us ever expected! I think the biggest shock was the bake sale when we sold 12 cakes and make around $650! I am still so very greatful to everyone who helped out for the trip, but especially my family. Even though they may not be trilled about my plans, they have still supported me. Between helping bake cakes, gather up “stuff” for garage sales, and selling raffle tickets to everyone they know there is no way I could have done it all on my own!
Unfortunately there have been a few changes in our plans. Amy will no longer be traveling with me. As much as we wanted to make it possible, only one of us can go for now. A lot of changes in her life have made it financially impossible for her to travel with me this time. But there is always a next time!
Today was a no turning back point as I found the PERFECT flight! I had been searching for days. And even though my Program date isn’t until Aug 1 it was looking like it was going to take two days of travel to even arrive meaning I would have to leave on July 30. (Meaning that I was going to have 12+hours of layover in foreign airport floors)
So today when I found a delta flight from with only a day of travel and very little lay over I immediately booked it!
Later on this week I will be finishing up with my passport so I can soon apply for my visa.
Sorry about such the delay since my last post, things should start moving along soon now! It’s a slow moving process and it seems like its taking forever! I just cant wait!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Moving Along Now...
Friday, February 27, 2009
Fundraisers!
- In Crowley, LA on March 12th we will be at the Crowley Rice Arena for the Rice Auction. We will have a variety of things up for sale from gift certificates, quilts, cakes, and much more! The Auction starts at 6:30pm so come on out and support us!
- We are holding a HUGE Garage Sale in Jennings, LA on April 4th The address is 16196 highways 102 (Parents House) A lot of local organizations and people are pitching in to donate things to sale, so be prepared to find some good sales! Hit us up early in the AM to help sponsor our trip.
- We are currently also selling Raffle Tickets at a $1 per ticket. The Drawing will be held on May 1st. A lot of goodies are up for grabs including Wal-Mart gift cards, Smoked Brisket from Cormier’s meats, Amy Copeland’s Photography gift card, gift card to C’est Bon Restaurant and more! Contact me if interested in buying tickets! (337) 370-6905 or Amanda1164@gmail.com
Maps and Facts
We will be staying in the Volta Region Of Ghana.
Some Interesting Facts about
- One of the poorest countries in
- The Currency is cedi and 1
- Ghanaian Cedi Life expectancy is around 56 years
- Literacy rate is just under 75%.
- We will be staying in the Volta region, and
- The main religion is Christian
- Gold, timber, and cocoa production are
- Hospital Beds: 1.46 available per 1,000 people in need
- Physicians: 0.15 doctors per 1,000 people in need
- Less than 64% of the total population has access to sanitation facilities
- Infant mortality rate is 52% per 1,000 births a year
Saturday, February 7, 2009
First we would like to thank everyone for taking the time to check out our page. Because if you did that means your interested in what we are doing!
We will Be Traveling to Ghana Africa on August 1, 2009 (So Close!). Our Fees are due on June 1 (even Closer!) We will be staying for a month, offering our services through a non profit organization called Cross Cultural Solutions.
A lot of people do not understand why we have to pay a fee to volunteer?! So let us break this down for you:
programs are financed by volunteer contributions and Cross-Cultural Solutions is an independent, international non profit organization with no governmental or religious affiliations. Places like Ghana can not afford simple supplies to run orphanages, teach English, run medical clinics, and so many things that we often take for granted. The fees for this trip go directly to getting supplies, and allowing us to give them the services that they don't have (like medical and teaching) So we desprity need your help to raise the money for this trip
Since this organization is a non profit group Donations are Tax deductible for US citizens.
If your interested in helping out, to the right there is an icon that you can click on that will allow you to make a donation directly to our trip online. Simply Search by one of our names to see our Cross Cultural Solutions Profile.
If you would like to know more or another way to donate please contact us and we can answer any questions you may have.
Please Bookmark this Blog as we will keep it updated with information on how we are getting prepared, while taking the trip, and after the trip is complete.
