It has finally happened.....
Last sunday the kids at KM played on their new playgrounds for the first time. The boys played in the pouring rain, which had absolutely zero effect on their fun! We had a surreal moment watching the children playing, realizing the project had finally come to fruition. Our playground opening party was complete with yoga, photography, samosas, and of course playing on the new playground! Before going on the playground each child received their own StarSeeds Shanti orange bracelet, they have been a real hit!
Since this project started nine months ago, there have been so many wonderful people that have helped along the way, it never would have happened without them. We would like to thank:
Starseeds Families for all their donations and support
Family & Friends of Trish, Kristin, Kendra, and Bax for all their contributions and moral support
To all those in India who helped:
Bhuvana and Shridhar at Vinyaas Playsystems
Anu and Ganesh
Our contractor Pervez
Vinod and Bhavya for their translation help
Mahadev our landscape gardner
and last but not least Tracy Kunichika, founder of Operation Shanti. Her inspiring work in India has helped the special children at Operation Shanti and made this project possible.
We are also thrilled to announce the photo program will go on after we leave. The kids will be doing monthly photo classes and we will be working with them via skype. Their pictures will posted after each class on a blog for all to see!
Last sunday the kids at KM played on their new playgrounds for the first time. The boys played in the pouring rain, which had absolutely zero effect on their fun! We had a surreal moment watching the children playing, realizing the project had finally come to fruition. Our playground opening party was complete with yoga, photography, samosas, and of course playing on the new playground! Before going on the playground each child received their own StarSeeds Shanti orange bracelet, they have been a real hit!
Since this project started nine months ago, there have been so many wonderful people that have helped along the way, it never would have happened without them. We would like to thank:
Starseeds Families for all their donations and support
Family & Friends of Trish, Kristin, Kendra, and Bax for all their contributions and moral support
To all those in India who helped:
Bhuvana and Shridhar at Vinyaas Playsystems
Anu and Ganesh
Our contractor Pervez
Vinod and Bhavya for their translation help
Mahadev our landscape gardner
and last but not least Tracy Kunichika, founder of Operation Shanti. Her inspiring work in India has helped the special children at Operation Shanti and made this project possible.
We are also thrilled to announce the photo program will go on after we leave. The kids will be doing monthly photo classes and we will be working with them via skype. Their pictures will posted after each class on a blog for all to see!
Sadif signs the boys playground border
Girls Yoga
Practicing Yoga breath
Girls play for the first time on their playground!
Boys Yoga
Boys first time on their playground!
To the kids at Operation Shanti whose spirit has touched us deeply. We are forever connected to you!
Just brought tears to my eyes to see those smiling faces! Good work Kendra and Bax! I am so proud of you guys.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ms. Trish! We couldn't have done it without you.
DeleteWe're so very proud of you all at StarSeeds. So very proud! What a wonderful gift to those deserving children! This makes me so happy!
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