At OHC we welcome a new ‘house-in-charge’, a woman called Geeta Pathak who was once an orphan herself. She is going to take over Anandi’s position who has gone on to start a life with her boyfriend. Geeta starts this week, she has experience teaching and working in NGO’s in Nepal and is passionate about children’s welfare. The children are doing well. After an eye check up, two of them needed glasses; Ranjana and Sarita. It was great to have the money to provide these essential items! In New Zealand, a big fundraising event is happening on 13 September, hosted by an inspirational Kiwi guy Glenn Marvin. Glenn is training for the Everest Marathon 2009 and has chosen OHC as one of his charities to raise funds for. Check out his website for more information: www.knockthebastardoff.blogspot.com I would like to thank the following people for their generous contributions to the evening: Smith and Caughy’s Newmarket gift basket – Kinesiologist Naomi Kitchener Voucher – Artist Linda McFetridge Painting – Gordon and Belinda Kyne Waiheke Getaway – Chardy Ridge Accomodation Waiheke Island – Rangihoua Olive Estate Waiheke Island – Sky City Newmarket Movie Tickets – Kym Vickery Dancers (who will perform on the night) Finally, this week we received our Certificate of Registration from the Charities Commission. We are listed as the New Zealand Orphan Help Centre Charitable Trust. This means all future donations from New Zealand residents are tax deductable. If you have any questions about this, please contact me. Thanks for your continued support!