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1. Peski 2 - refurbishment of a centre to feed and clothe children
2. Grodno Disabled Centre - ongoing support for 100 children
3. Mini Bus to transport children
4. Orphan house - Minsk
5. Supporting children in difficult circumstances
6. Purchase of a Scottish based centre.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our Urgent Appeal for Andrei who needed a kidney transplant. We are very happy to say that all the money has come in. Andrei has had his operation and is in recovery, doing very well and responding to the medication - one tablet of which he will be on for life (to prevent rejection). Max from Grodno, who visited Andrei a few days ago, told us that the doctor was very surprised at how well Andrei had responded: “Unbelievable” was his comment. So, on behalf of Andrei, thank you for your gift and prayers.It will not be till later this year that we will be able to visit Belarus, but when we do a visit to Andrei will be made.

 

 SAM News is available as a pdf by clicking on any of the following links:

sam news 4 April 2010

sam-news-3.pdf

sam-news-2.pdf

We have a varied collection of goods for sale at very reasonable Recession-Friendly prices:

Scarves, Headbands, Hand made Jewellery, Nail accessories, Children’s Fun Packs, Imported goods from Belarus - incl. Russian Matrushka dolls.

All profits go towards SAM’s projects.

  Please contact Cindy or Michelle on 0788 647 1256  if you would like our mobile shop for the day - Call centres, Hospitals etc.

  Cindy Mackenzie’s storytelling of real life Angel Encounters is a ‘can’t put down read.’ Following interviews with a variety of people plus contributions given to her, Cindy has compiled and presented a very readable account from them.

Check out Cindy’s website and You Tube advert: www.cindymackenzie.com

Copies can be ordered from the SAM office at £6.99 plus £2.50 p&p. All the profits go towards SAM’s projects.

SAM Chernobyl Relief, 14 Delaney Wynd, Cleland ML1 5FH

SAM contact address:

Power 2 Live,

Regus House,

2 Parklands Way,

Maxim Business Park,

Motherwell

ML1 4WR

Tel: 01698 209113

Email: cindy.mackenzie@ymail.com

We first met Marina in 1997, a lady with a permanent, infectious smile - despite her physical condition.

Around 20 years ago she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis which has gradually progressed to the point that for many years she has been unable to walk. Shortly after her diagnosis her husband left her and she is now divorced.

Marina lives on the fifth floor of a block of flats in the city of Grodno, Belarus. Her son Artiom (21) has to physically lift her from room to room and she is dependent on him for toileting. The small bathroom only has a bath into which Marina has to be manually lifted. Our hope is at least to upgrade her facilities or provide new disabled friendly accommodation.

LATEST NEWS: We gave Marina the deposit for a new flat which would have a lift, kitchen and bathroom to suit her needs. We are very grateful to everyone who gave to this project. The idea was she would sell her own flat and use the balance to pay for the new flat. Unfortunately the builders have gone bust and they have lost their deposit. A law suit has been started to try and get their deposit back but it looks unlikely. Please pray for them they are very distressed about the whole thing.