Thailand 2025 - Friday 1 May (post 3) Their grace and artistry is breathtaking. But even more so is that these dances were a beautiful gift of movement and music just for us... #Thailand2025 #FutureHope #EveryChildMatters #TraditionalThaiDance #Captivating (fb)

Thailand 2025 - Friday 1 May (post 2) The day started off with much anticipation, as usual. As soon as we arrived there were a few kids already waiting for us, so the smiles had begun. The photographer was already there so once the kids had arrived and were registered, we started the process of getting their photos taken. Annette checked the paperwork as each child came through, and we made sure that the info on each child's profile was correct. As soon as their pics were taken, I gave them a wristband I had made in the colours of our logo... After this the formalities began. The President of the Udon Thani Lions Club shared about the program and its benefits to the children, and then the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Provincial Health Office (where this day took place) shared also. Mr Lim shared about the relationship Lions have with Future Hope, which is where I got to tell the kids again how much I love this day ❤️. One of the children shared that she feels very grateful and honoured to be in the program and wished us and the Lions good health and good luck. The Grandma of two of the kids explained how grateful she is and how important the children's education is, and thanked us and also gave her well wishes. And lastly Annette shared about why she chose to come along to Thailand and her desire to sponsor a little one... You'll see her little cutie at the end! Speeches were over and then we were blessed with a lovely performance by 3 of the children. So much grace and beauty in the Thai dancing - I'll post a seperate video later. Then it was time to present all the children with their bank passbooks - now topped up to help them with expenses for this school year. And then Annette gifted them with some "Fun Money" to spend on whatever.... When they heard this, all the kids cheered! Once everything was completed, we all sat for lunch and not long after that the kids headed home. The little one Annette and her family sponsor also left. Once we realized, we called her Grandma to rush back. It was really important that Annette gets to meet this little cutie in person. We learned that only 15 days after Sasina was born, her mother left. And just this year her father passed away. She is only 7. Sasina now lives with her grandmother. Enjoy these photos, especially the few at the end... Annette and her family are proudly sponsoring Sasina. It's only costing their family $150 per year - less than $15 per month! And the best part is that 100% of that money goes directly into Sasina's passbook account. There are 47 kids this year and only 16 are sponsored... Would you like to sponsor your own little one? Please comment below or send me a message... #Thailand2025 #FutureHope #EveryChildMatters #ChildSponsorship #MakeADifference (fb)