Guatemala - NEW Active Doll Drive 2014!

After the success of last years Dolly Donation Drive, the lovely Patricia Buckert has set up a NEW 2014 Dolly Donations Drive for Children in need in Guatemala. HOORAY!!!!  We are so pleased!  

Thanks to all of you for sending in dolls from all over the world 700 dolls were collected last year and hand delivered to the children!!!!!  Read more here.

Don't forget we have a Free Mini Doll pattern now!  You'll be able to whip them up in a flash! 

Patricia will be working with Mayan Families to get the dollies into the hands of the children.

"Mayan Families is a small non-profit organization operating in the Highlands of Guatemala.
Based in Panajachel, we operate a variety of programs to support and empower the Maya people of Lake Atitlan and the surrounding areas."

They also have an orphanage care program that helps Children who have lost their family's or are living alone with a disabled older relative.

"We try to support families that are caring for orphans in order to keep them out of the orphanages, where they are often separated from their siblings. "

Maria Isabel and Miguel Andres mother suddenly felt very sick. 15 days later, she died of leukemia. The children have never known their fathers .....

So many sad sad stories ... but a little dolly could help cuddle some of the pain away ....

Goal: 500 dolls  

Start Date: Today!!

Boys and Girls dollies, in Light to Dark skin tones Please :)

End Date:  September 30th 2014

If you'd like to help make a difference in a Guatemalan child's life please
Send your dolls to: 

 Patti Ann's Teddy Bears & Dollies,
 % Patricia Buckert, P.O. Box 631,
Oshtemo, MI 49077
USA

Please contact Patrica at pattiannsdollies@aol.com with any further questions.

Hugs and Happy Sewing Everyone!