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Shirts For Shoes Broke Records!!

Posted on 01 February 2010 by Kari Gibson

We have prayed for 2 weeks that together we could minister and provide 400 orphans a brand new pair of shoes and a new shirt.  WE DID IT…  You have made a difference in a BIG CRAZY way.  Well, we exceeded the 400 goal and opened things up to help older orphans at the Kolfe Orphanage in Ethiopia… we set news goals for HopeChest Project “Shirts For Shoes” and exceeded those too.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for participating in this project!!  I’m just one crazy mom who loves her kids & helping care for orphans all over the world!!   God, we give YOU all the glory!!

FINAL T UPDATE – we sold 782 T shirts!!!!!!  Our total is $23,469.76


When will you receive your T shirt?

Our goal is for everyone to receive their HopeChest T shirts BEFORE Valentine’s Day!!  We had a huge snow storm and my T shirts were NOT delivered as scheduled.  I’m just one crazy mom, but I have some awesome friends who have stepped up to the plate & helping me all week!!  Thank you for understanding.

Who are the orphans that will wear the new shoes?

Simply Love Like Crazy from Kari Gibson on Vimeo.

Why do orphans need new shoes?

Many of the kids in Ethiopia are coming to us with clothing that is either worn out, too small, or even too big. Children who have lost their parents to AIDS are wearing the clothes left behind by mom and dad.

These recent photos show you the need and demonstrate how much a pair of shoes will make a huge difference.

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Look at her beautiful smile AFTER receiving a pair of shoes- you can help make 700+ smiles today!!

(photographs provided 1-15-09 on Tom Davis Blog)

PURCHASE YOUR HOPECHEST PROJECT SHIRT TODAY UNTIL NOON- click!

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We Simply Love You!!

If you are interested in your own T Shirt Project ministry- please consider my amazing Christian T company to print your T shirts…. You can contact Jeremy Scowden at Creator Designs. Also, I will offer Coming Soon – 9 new Simply Love Countries for my “Pick Your Country” fundraising help for families adopting.

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  • http://www.and2became5.blogspot.com davis

    Kari – which location does your friend Jeremy work? I would love to contact him about a project…..

    thanks!

    can't wait for my shirt! i just posted it on facebook again & hope that by noon the order is OVER THE TOP!

  • http://riggsfamilyblog.com Michelle Riggs

    Wow that is incredible. I love that so many children will be blessed. We can't wait to get our shirts.

    Thanks for all you are doing for the orphans.

  • http://www.AmieLizPhotography.com Amie Wagner

    Hi Kari! Am I too late? I would love a shirt for my husband but can't find where to order now. Are they still available? Congrats on selling so many! How exciting!

    Amie

  • http://letloveguide.blogspot.com Sara

    I love that so many children will be blessed! I am so bummed I missed it…. Is there any possible way to get some?? 1 men's, 1 women's, 1 youth (2-4)…I thought today was the last day to buy..Let me know…Thanks!! email-letloveguide@gmail.com

  • http://www.fruitfuljenn.blogspot.com Jenn

    Awesome!!! Thank you, Jesus!

  • http://www.lydiahope.blogspot.com Naomi Cuozzo

    What an amazing total!! I cannot wait to see their faces when they receive their shoes and T-shirts!!

    What an answer to prayer!

  • http://jdelightinginhim.blogspot.com Donna

    Missed the deadline waiting for payday. Can I still get one?

    djordan3940@charter.net

  • Blair

    Is it too late to participate?! If so I would love to know when you will be up to doing this again and hate that we missed the opportunity!

  • Lisa

    Just checked my email and was wanting to order shirts for this awesome cause! Am I too late? Would love to buy 2 of the charcoal gray/purple "Simply Love" shirts. Let me know please! Thanks! fivegrays@catt.com

  • Virginia Johnston

    Hi, I ordered a t shirt and it came today. It is beautiful, but not the one I ordered. I need a womans extra large, and I am sure I ordered gray, but I got a brown fitted one size medium. I will keep this one and donate it to a silent auction coming up, but I would sure like one that I can wear. I will be happy to pay for another one, style doesn't really matter, but I do need a womans XL. My name is Virginia Johnston 1107 Parkview Road Woodland Park CO 80863. thanks!!

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