Sponsors Needed Urgently

Three weeks ago, we suffered a knock when Rearabilwe halted the program. It has taken me this long to work through the denial phase of this loss and here I am now; ready to re-plan, re-strategize and re-focus on what it is that I wish to achieve. I have divided the program into two distinctive parts. Each of these need different approaches and will deliver different results. Before I launch into an explanation, I would like to share the delight I experienced when I received the latest consignment of dolls.




This doll was made in the image of a well-known TV presenter, Andile Gaelisiwe, because the caregiver who made her sees her as a role model. I have attempted to make contact with Andile and will give her first option at purchasing this doll. Can you see the resemblance? I think it is remarkable that creativity like this is hidden in our own backyards.






The two sides of the project.
Short Term Plan.
Although I have been stock piling for the Soccer World Cup, I have also attended various gatherings over weekends to collect cash for our benefactors. This has proven to be totally unsuccessful. A very difficult decision had to be made as far FIFA was concerned. They wanted 500 dolls and the stock, at the time that the project was halted, was around 250, leaving me no choice but to withdraw. They have however, offered another option where the current stock can be sold to the soccer visitors from their offices. I will consider this option seriously if and when it becomes a reality.

You may remember - if you don't, then read the first entry on this blog - that the 200 Mamma dolls were made to create the original fund. That agreement will be honoured and although this fund may or may not bridge the gap, the decision does not lie with me. In order to keep the project alive for long enough to allow the long-term options to be realised, I have split my focus into two.

Long Term Plan.
There is a South African Market in Europe later this year where the dolls will be an absolute hit. The dolls that are left over from the World Cup will be sent there. A contact from the USA is promoting the dolls through her channels and although I have not seen any results yet, I am positive that this will come. When and if the demand is there, the project will flow once again. At this stage I am bargaining on the international market taking the overflow from the local, post World Cup, market and then letting it be. Unless off course I receive some help from somewhere.

This is perhaps the time that you can draw on your own contacts to find the help that this project needs. Please email me on rheeders@mweb.co.za if you have any bright ideas.