Portraits arrive in Ethiopia

It seems like yesterday we were creating portraits for the children in Ethiopia!  And now we can see our artwork in their hands-fantastic!! Congratulations to all the students that took the time to make someone smile across the world! Check out those smiles, after reading this wonderful letter from Ben Schumaker. 

Dear Ms. Kaiser and Artists,

I’m very happy to let you know that the kids in Ethiopia have received the portraits, and they absolutely loved them!

In total my two team members delivered portraits to kids at five different locations.  They took video footage of the kids receiving the portraits at three of those locations, and here you will see just how excited the kids were to receive their special gifts:

Video of Delivery in Ethiopia

At the other two locations they took photos of the kids individually holding their portraits.  I matched you with kids at one of those two locations so that you would have these individual delivery photos.

I think you will also be pleased to know that we were able to make a collective financial donation of $3,550 to help support the kids' education, thanks to the participation fees you contributed.  So please be proud that you helped to provide that gift along with the portraits.

Thanks so much to all of you for being part of the Memory Project.  You have given these children meaningful keepsakes to last a lifetime.  I hope you’ll be involved again!  

Most Gratefully,

Ben Schumaker
Founder & Director
The Memory Project