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Jumble sales supports orphans

Blue Mountains Gazette 16 Apr 2008

Helping orphans in Burma:
From left, Audrey Simpson, Anna Morrison and
Betty Russell outside Springwood Anglican Church

When Betty Russell heard a talk by a Burmese Orphanage worker and Springwood Anglican Church in 2001 she was spurred into action.

Along with her fellow parishioners, the Hawkesbury Heights resident was deeply affected by harrowing tales of poverty and children being sold into prostitution for as little as $50.

“I just couldn't sleep. I kept thinking of a 50 dollar price tag on a child”, she said.

It-wasn't long before Betty rag up two close friends, Anna Morrison and Audrey Simpson, and the beginnings of the Winmalee/Springwood Anglican Church's annual fund-raising jumble sale were put in place.

Since starting in 2001, their efforts have raised $27,000 for orphans under care pf CNEC (Christian Nationals' Evangelism Council) Partners International.

This year's event will be held from 8am -12noon on Saturday, April 19 in the church hall on the Great Western Highway , Springwood. A range of high quality goods will be available for sale.

People wanting to donate items can drop them off at the church on Friday April 18 until 12 noon . All good quality items are welcome with the exception of clothing, electrical items and very large items.

For more information contact Betty on 4754- 5384, Audrey on 4751-1477, Anna on 4751-3203 or the church Office on 4751-1065.