Building Playground in Ada, Ghana!!

Just recieved this letter this morning from Ben Markham, president of Empower Playground in Provo, Ut.  He is currently in Accra, Ghana.  As a reminder - the golf tournament we did in August at the Eagle Lake in Roy.  We were able to raise the money to build a playground that generates electricity. 

Here is the letter:

Dear Susan,
Just wanted to let you know that the MGR (playground) and glider swing are operating
on Pediatorkope Island, thanks to your hard work. Alan Riser has been
there for two days with a crew of 3 from our shop here and many, many
volunteer labors including the chief. Getting one ton of equipment to
the island on big canoes was not easy--but Alan likes tough problems. I
am in Accra doing admin stuff, but I visited all 5 island schools last
week. They are perfect for the EPI system.

The chief has hung out with Alan for two days--leaving only briefly to
bless the bodies at 3 funerals this morning. The chief took the first
ride on the swing and loved it--he is very interested in the technology.

We will get pictures to you soon, but please plan a long visit to the
school when you (some of you) are here.

Regards,
Ben

Saturday Night Dinner and Auction - A Success!!

Saturday night's Spaghetti Dinner and Auction was a success. We had a wonderful turnout and we want to thank all of you who supported this effort. We gave away two new bicycles for our raffle. The winners were Tom and Cindy Johnson and Jeanne Atkinson. We surpassed the amount we had set as our goal. Many thanks to Calene Lucero for her heading this up and putting it together. Stephanie Osguthorpe and her entire family, Calene's family and especially the youth from St. Mary's Church. We appreciate all of the help and the donations. Thanks to all of you!!!

Spaghetti Dinner and Auction - Make A Difference Day!!

Auction! and Dinner - October 24th

We are doing a fundraiser on Saturday, October 24th.   We are having a Spaghetti Dinner and auctioning off two bikes, dinners at Timbermine, the Greenery, Bella's, etc.  Come join us for a wonderful evening and help us raise money for bicycles for children who live miles away from the schools they go to.   We would love to see you there.  Contact me for tickets - 801.721.1965

I will give you more information  soon!