CARAROO FOUNDATION INC. DECEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER—www.cararoofoundation.com.au
The Amazing Human Spirit
It’s amazing how often we see it. The people who have
the least, give the most.
In spite of their own recent difficulties when the floods
washed through their homes in August, our Cararoo
families were there to help those who lost everything
in Typhoon Haiyan.
It was decided to have a low key Christmas Party this
year in order to divert some of the funds set aside for
this purpose to the Rotary Typhoon Haiyan Appeal.
August: Flood waters in Paranaque, the
location of our village
A total of $2,500 was donated - a wonderful gesture
from Cararoo.
We also need to say a big thank you to Sue O’Neill and
her Pink Umbrella Foundation for
donating $1,000 towards the August
flood appeal.
New Sponsor Helps Achieve Goals
The timing was amazing! We are grateful to Maric Dujverbode (Executive Assistant Manager) and his staff at the Al
Ghurair Rayhaan Rotana Hotel, Dubai, for joining with the Cararoo Foundation to improve the lives and futures of
children and their families.
Just as we decided to focus on helping the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, our friends from Al Ghurair Rayhaan—Dubai
stepped in to ensure our children still got to enjoy a special Christmas treat. Their donation of funds, goods and
toys were used to provide an unforgettable day for the children. (See page 4)
Cararoo is extremely excited to partner with the Rotana Group. As they recognise the good work we do and
support us, it also opens up new networks for us to explore. (See page 3) Our goal of supporting students from
Nursery to University is becoming more and more achievable through the generous support of our sponsors.
WE CARE—SAYS IT ALL Thank you from Cararoo Children
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