After six weeks of coordination with Sportsmart Moorabbin, Alan Lorenzini has finalised a fantastic purchase of sportsballs for our foster care gift packs:
- 80 small footballs (size 5)
- 40 full-size footballs
- 65 netballs
- 65 basketballs
- 160 tennis balls
- 90 soccer balls
Sportsmart generously supported the project with a discount and free delivery directly to the Hope in a Suitcase warehouse. All balls arrived deflated — otherwise we’d have needed a semi-trailer to move that many!
In the spirit of Yvonne’s diligent shopping, Alan stretched our budget to maximise the number of gifts. We may never see the smiles and joy these items will bring, but we know they’ll make a real difference.
Thank you, Yvonne and Alan, for your commitment to these kids. You have personified Service above Self.
To conclude the project, we will visit the Hope in a Suitcase warehouse, in Heidelberg, for a photo opportunity as a group of us helps pack some suitcases. This will be planned for a weekday after the Art Show. If you would like to be involved, please let Nadia know.
Nadia Hamilton