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Graeme & Chris Dodsworth (Brisbane, Australia)- Sponsors & Rotarians
What a privilege to visit The School of St. Jude. We first met Gemma in Brisbane at the World Rotary Convention 2003 and became caught up with her energy and dedication and were very keen to become involved.
In August 2007, we had a most interesting time at the Moshono campus, some time was spent working on furniture building, but most time in the library with the 2 very dedicated Librarians.
We were delighted to meet those we sponsor and to see where they lived. Top experiences were hearing the whole school sing together and to eat lunch of beans and rice with them. The wonderful staff and polite and energetic students made us so welcome that we want to return soon.
In the meantime we are promoting all aspects of the school at every opportunity - especially to Service Clubs who are willing to "Lend a Hand"
Friends of St Jude
Friends of St Jude - September 2008 Newsletter

Dear Friends of St. Jude,

After many hurdles, and a few technical difficulties, I am finally able to write all of you about Friends of St. Jude. The reason why I am starting this newsletter is because at some point you have expressed a desire to become a Friend of St. Jude. I hope that this desire remains unchanged as I have some exciting new ideas coming your way.
To be a Friend of St. Jude is a very important part of the St. Jude community. I fully understand that not everyone can send money, or come to Arusha and help out at the School. What you can do, however, is spread awareness, which is such a monumental part of our success!!

My idea when starting this school was simple: fight poverty through education. At St. Jude this dream has become a reality for hundreds of deserving children. Through word of mouth, our school has received such amazing support and contributions, that in only six years we now have two schools filled with healthy, dedicated and intelligent faces delighted to be given the opportunity to study.

I am hoping that this support will continue, and that awareness about what can and is being done here at St. Jude will grow. As a Friend, you do not need to raise money, just tell your friends and family about us, pass my book on to someone who may enjoy it, or have a fun get together to discuss The School of St. Jude!
If you are interested in remaining or becoming a Friend of St. Jude, please e-mail  us on the school email, and you will be put in touch with our new friends coordinator Alex, who has come to us from Zurich, Switzerland, and will be handling Friends of St. Jude affairs, together with myself. We are hoping to continue the newsletter specifically for Friends, with updates and pictures of events that have been held. It will be a fantastic way to bring so many likeminded people together, and share ideas about the amazing events.

As we work hard on updating the website, our database and making Friends a bigger priority of the School, I would love to see some pictures of the events you have had! Please let Alexandra know if you need any promotional material, if you have ideas to share with other Friends, or simply wish to get in touch with us!

Thank you so much for your continued support, and I really look forward to hearing from you soon!

With love,

Gemma

Dear Friends of St. Jude,

After many hurdles, and a few technical difficulties, I am finally able to write all of you about Friends of St. Jude. The reason why I am starting this newsletter is because at some point you have expressed a desire to become a Friend of St. Jude. I hope that this desire remains unchanged as I have some exciting new ideas coming your way.
To be a Friend of St. Jude is a very important part of the St. Jude community. I fully understand that not everyone can send money, or come to Arusha and help out at the School. What you can do, however, is spread awareness, which is such a monumental part of our success!!

My idea when starting this school was simple: fight poverty through education. At St. Jude this dream has become a reality for hundreds of deserving children. Through word of mouth, our school has received such amazing support and contributions, that in only six years we now have two schools filled with healthy, dedicated and intelligent faces delighted to be given the opportunity to study.

I am hoping that this support will continue, and that awareness about what can and is being done here at St. Jude will grow. As a Friend, you do not need to raise money, just tell your friends and family about us, pass my book on to someone who may enjoy it, or have a fun get together to discuss The School of St. Jude!
If you are interested in remaining or becoming a Friend of St. Jude, please e-mail  us on the school email, and you will be put in touch with our new friends coordinator Alex, who has come to us from Zurich, Switzerland, and will be handling Friends of St. Jude affairs, together with myself. We are hoping to continue the newsletter specifically for Friends, with updates and pictures of events that have been held. It will be a fantastic way to bring so many likeminded people together, and share ideas about the amazing events.

As we work hard on updating the website, our database and making Friends a bigger priority of the School, I would love to see some pictures of the events you have had! Please let Alexandra know if you need any promotional material, if you have ideas to share with other Friends, or simply wish to get in touch with us!

Thank you so much for your continued support, and I really look forward to hearing from you soon!

With love,

Gemma