Bend it like Beckham

I've been searching for a music reference to name this post.  But really, how many recognizable music references are about soccer?  So, in place of a music reference...a cliche soccer reference to get us started...

About 6-7 months ago, I sent a few packages out to Kenya.  I included a couple of soccer balls for Al-Huda Muslim School.  As far as I know, this brought their total soccer ball count up to...well, 2.  In a school with around 1000 students, that doesn't quite seem sufficient. 
A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from Mr. Musa, the principal of Al-Huda.  I asked him what they REALLY needed at the school, just so I am making myself aware of the real needs of these kids, rather than just having my own agenda (which is surprizingly flawed sometimes...what's up with that?)
He talked about building latrines.  If I remember correctly, there are only a couple of latrines for 1000 kids.  Not okay.  But he told me that they would cost about $1500 Canadian to build just one.  $1500 each...wow. So...let's just say that that might be a future project.  But he also mentioned that the school had been practising with the soccer balls that I had sent, and are now entering competitions. This definitely made me smile.  What they lacked however, were soccer uniforms, shoes and more balls.  Now I know that this is not necessarily a "need", but I thought I'd look into it anyway.
I ended up contacting like 10 soccer clubs in Calgary, and telling them briefly of the situation, and asking them if they happened to have any extra jerseys laying around.  The response was fantastic!  I have had 5 sets of jerseys donated, 2 equipment bags, 27 balls, and we are going to pick more up today!  I cannot tell you how happy this has made me!  I was beaming every time I thought about it last week.  What I wouldn't do to be there when they open this package.  The kids are going to go crazy :)

So guys, good things continue to happen, and it's all because of you!  People are being so generous.  There are only 4 days left for us to raise $1000 in recycling, so PLEASE LET ME STEAL YOUR CANS!!!  Wait..that doesn't sound right.
But don't think of March 20th as the end, this is definitely an on-going fundraiser.  These efforts will continue long after March 20th.  And if you're willing, please continue to designate your recycling to Collecting 4 Kenya for as long as possible... forever would be ideal ;)

Asante Sana :)