Bulgaria Ski discussion board

This morning i walked through the cold, draughty dirty doors of the orphanage bearing food and fruit, the children shout announcing my arrival, they run all excited to great me, giving hugs and kisses, excited little faces. I don't understand how these children can smile living in these conditions, only 2 staff that sit in their office, doors closed to keep the heat to themselves. Jasmin the peace core worker is with the children trying her best with the 40 children housed here, but she is alone with no one else to entertain the children. The children follow me as i take pictures, damp beds, little bed linens. no where to dry the clothes, no lighting that works, frost on the inside of the windows, no hot water, communal showers with no privacy, no soap, toothbushes, hairbrushes, towels, toilet paper, no warm clothing, these children live in dirty freezing conditions. There are few radiators but they do not function, this institute is desperate for a new heating system and glass for the windows. there is nothing to entertain the children housed here. as a take pictures my hands go numb with the bitter cold and i am inside the building, i give chase to the children up and down the corridors their laughter is loud, this warms us all.

No lock on toilet doors this is degrading for the children. the children suffer from chapped skin and broken and chapped lips due to the cold. I bang at the pipes to get water in the showers, little happens, the children are scared to shower as the winter is cold and they would freeze if they remove their clothing, besides no soap, shampoo, nothing. I was not supposed to take pictures of the children but i took a couple. please see my pictures of this institute and spare a thought for these children, cold with little to do. i ensure the children are fed well, the children need warmth and a little happiness, please help me and give warm clothing. i would like to raise monies for a new heating system and much more, but so far i have had little help. Please i beg for your help.

Childrens names and ages in Stoikite institute:

Boys:
Yanko 15
Toshko 15
Micki 14
Merko 9
Balo 13
Clavcho 17
Christian 16
Kyro 13
Yuri 17
Gregor 11
Defcho 14
Gorgi 13
Albert 16
Gorgi 12
Rashko 11
Gorgi 14
David 14
Alex 11
Bancho 13
Jesus 12
David 13
Axmed 14
Myroslav 17
Vasko 15
Stefcho 15
Evalo 12
Christian 15
Christian 16
Vladi 17
Ilia 16
Nicki 16
Pavel 15
Teodar 13

girls:

Vala 10
Bogorodka 12
Gaby 12
Gery 12
Nelly 13
Susy 16
Galina 14
Julia 15
Rysanka 17

I am going to have the best Christmas ever being there in person giving out your wonderful gifts on Christmas day, i feel like the luckies person on earth thanks to you guys. I will share the childrens happiness as i am going to make a video so you can share our Christmas. I shopped today and cried with excitement knowing that you are all so wonderful and giving, thank you for restoring my faith

up-date so far:

£300 from BGaid has paid for 10 waterproof warm and beautiful coats, Pyjamas x 12, 20 pairs boxers, 42 pairs warm thermal socks. if these make the children feel as warm as i feel inside right now they will not feel any cold at all thank you x

Adam Stuart and Steve Dixon from Devon nail clippers, boxers, pencil cases, pants for girls, pens, pencils, stationary, i will collect from Sofia airport tomorrow 17.45pm these guys have offered there time to help too and due to their building skills, i am sure to set them to work, these guys are little santa's thanks guys x

Carole hats for all children girls undies, these kids are going to feel good thank you Carole, Carole is my rock and my right hand x

David F paying for ski gloves and scarves for all children i got them today, these kids will be warm and look great, thankyou Dave x

Shelly, Funky hoodies and some fun stuff in January, these will brighten their lives, thank you x

Nigel L hats and socks, no cold feet any more, thank you x

Kevin w wash bags all round, now the children can have something to keep there bits in thank you x

Val paid for 3 beautiful coats and some chocs you are a star x

Andie, designing website and managing it, donating for 3 beautiful coats and a few treats Andie this will take up a lot of time, i am so grateful, the kids will love the coats too x

Ann B toothbrushes and toothpaste, this will save a few teeth thank you tooth fairy x

Helen will pick up goodies when she arrives, thank you in advance

Paula gloves, pants, vests, stationary, shampoo, shower gel, toothbrushes, lip balm, sweets and MY GALAXY i can almost taste it. Clever lady and a star x

R Dave will make donation (up-date later) thank you in advance

Peter and Harriett warm clothes and contribution Dec 27 you wonderful people x

Jim awaiting response x

Anni Dropping of goods Dec 27 up date later thanks in advance x

if i have forgotten anyone please let me know email is best as i can keep a good track.

We are short on Boots and more Coats also school bags if any one can help with these items please inform me. we can start on the heating fund soon.

words can not express how gratefull i am for your support and help my smile is wider than that x x

Up dated list that Adam Stewart and Steve Nixon from Devon are sending:
60 pens blue black red
10 large rulers
16 erasers
10 nail brushes
9 pencil sharpeners
15 plastic scissors
2 nail manicure sets
138 pencils
172 colour pencils
40 crayons
40 felt tips

42 flannels
9 girls washbags
16 thermal vests 79-81cm
10 girls pants 9-10 years
20 girls pants 25"
12 girls pants 26"
12 ladies pants size 8-10
10 boys boxers 9-10years
15 boys boxers 26"
15 boys boxes 28"
9 small mens boxes

well done guys, you are going to make Christmas a real one x