[SCAW-E-Letter] E-Letter: The Evolution of Sleeping Children Around the World

[SCAW Webmaster]

It has been said that "Nothing is constant but change."

Murray and Margaret Dryden had a dream of delivering 50 bedkits back
in 1970. Last year the one millionth bedkit was distributed. My first
distribution was in 1992 and at that point the photo labels were being
printed by hand! There wasn't email to communicate with the overseas
group and there was a lot more of "flying by the seat of your pants."

As donations grew, technology was necessary and welcomed. Computers
now print the labels and keep track of whose donation buys a child a
bedkit in which country. Pictures are now taken digitally and
"downloaded" onto a SCAW computer. No more rolls of film to place in
lead-lined bags to protect them from x-rays at the airports. It would
be impossible to manage the number of bedkits we now distribute in the
way it once was done.

I like to think of these changes as evolution rather than revolution.
One of the things that is evolving is more forward planning.

The need to assure the Legacy Fund going into the future would be
adequate to continue funding all the expenses was recognized.
Congratulations to the founders of the Pinehurst Club for their
efforts. This will assure that SCAW's promise that every donor dollar
is spent for the bedkit for a needy and deserving child. I believe
that this is part of the evolution and through this initiative the
corporate sector is becoming more involved.

The other thing that is really impressive is the number of volunteers
that are giving of their talents, time, and money. They are still the
backbone of the organization. Without their dedication -- whether in
the office, travelling to distribute bedkits or "spreading the word"
-- SCAW could not be the 100% charity that it is.

What a pleasure it is to watch SLEEPING CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD
evolve. Thanks to all who have had a part in its success. We can all
look forward to a rewarding future.

Ken Graham

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Links of Interest.
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The SCAW Uganda & Philippines Team live reports are at this link:
<http://bit.ly/H5ay>
The Pinehurst Club supports the Legacy Fund:
<http://bit.ly/cxY7X9>
2010 Pinehurst Club breakfast photos are at this link:
<http://bit.ly/bqpPJ3>
Our latest newsletters are at this link:
<http://bit.ly/sJO5V>

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