Apologies that this is several days after the event, but as promised, I have finally shaved to a style: the A la Souvarov. Many thanks to all that have donated so far - please keep your donations coming!
Showing posts with label oasis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oasis. Show all posts
Saturday, 17 November 2012
Saturday, 10 November 2012
Mo-money - donate to choose my mo
It's day 10 of Mo-vember for Mumbai! Both facial hair and donations (£428) are growing well, though my face is pretty itchy now.
My beard is finally at a sculpt-able length, so the question is which mo' style do I choose? I've narrowed it down to those highlighted in red below.
But the final decision is yours! On the morning of Wednesday 14th November 2012, I'll shave to whichever of the highlighted styles has received most donations for via my justgiving page. So please donate generously and remember to state which style you're donating for!
My beard is finally at a sculpt-able length, so the question is which mo' style do I choose? I've narrowed it down to those highlighted in red below.
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| Which style is for me? (taken from here) |
But the final decision is yours! On the morning of Wednesday 14th November 2012, I'll shave to whichever of the highlighted styles has received most donations for via my justgiving page. So please donate generously and remember to state which style you're donating for!
Monday, 5 November 2012
Mo-vember 2012 - 5 days in
Today's key facts about my new rough looks are:
- Raised £348 so far - woo hoo!
- Chins are feeling itchy, as evident by Dave and Lyndsay's growth below!
Feel free to donate soon via our Just Giving page!
Friday, 26 October 2012
Mo-vember - I'm getting hairy
Last year I had the privilege of seeing, first-hand, the amazing work Oasis is doing in Mumbai.
One of the projects we were particularly struck by was an orphanage in the district of Thane. We spent a day visiting the home and Tim led a drama workshop for the eight boys that live there. These orphans were found on the streets of Mumbai and placed into the care of Oasis. Some have a terminal condition, others have disabilities. You don't see this when you meet them though. They are bubbly, enthusiastic and keen to share. They go to school, play sport and have the same dreams and aspirations as most 6-13 year boys.
Oasis has provided them with a secure, stable, family environment. They are cared for by two house parents, who also have toddler themselves. It's hard to verbalise what a difference this home makes to them. If you have children yourselves, then picture them loosing you at the age of 2-3, and them having to grow up on the streets. This is a daily occurrence in Mumbai, but through the work of Oasis, these eight boys have been given the chance of a future and some hope.
As part of our response to our visit, we're taking part in Mo-vember. Graham, Dave, Tim and I will be remaining unshaven for the month of November to raise funds to help Oasis continue its great work at the orphanage.
I'll be posting facial hair updates through out the month. Please give generously via our just-giving page. Spare a thought also for our lovely wives who normally object to such manly growth!
One of the projects we were particularly struck by was an orphanage in the district of Thane. We spent a day visiting the home and Tim led a drama workshop for the eight boys that live there. These orphans were found on the streets of Mumbai and placed into the care of Oasis. Some have a terminal condition, others have disabilities. You don't see this when you meet them though. They are bubbly, enthusiastic and keen to share. They go to school, play sport and have the same dreams and aspirations as most 6-13 year boys.
Oasis has provided them with a secure, stable, family environment. They are cared for by two house parents, who also have toddler themselves. It's hard to verbalise what a difference this home makes to them. If you have children yourselves, then picture them loosing you at the age of 2-3, and them having to grow up on the streets. This is a daily occurrence in Mumbai, but through the work of Oasis, these eight boys have been given the chance of a future and some hope.
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| Tim with the boys at their home |
As part of our response to our visit, we're taking part in Mo-vember. Graham, Dave, Tim and I will be remaining unshaven for the month of November to raise funds to help Oasis continue its great work at the orphanage.
I'll be posting facial hair updates through out the month. Please give generously via our just-giving page. Spare a thought also for our lovely wives who normally object to such manly growth!
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| Tim, Graham, Dave and myself cleanly shaven in October |
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