Crisis in Africa

There is a real crisis in Africa that most people are not aware of.



I am asking for your help on a matter that is most urgent to the albinism community. In the last two years, at least 53 people with albinism have been hunted and killed in Tanzania to satisfy followers of widely held folk religions. Practitioners believe that the skin, organs and limbs of people with albinism can be made into potions that can give wealth or luck.

Tanzanians with albinism once had reason to believe that their government would uniformly prosecute the murderers, but recently, most trials have been suspended because of a “lack of funds”. Although prosecution has resumed in certain provinces, justice is by no means widespread or consistent. As a result, people with albinism in Tanzania live in constant fear for their lives, without the assurance of protection or justice.

The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) is working to put a stop to this horrific practice, and to compel the Tanzanian government to resume uniform prosecution of the murderers. To be more effective, we need your help to increase awareness about the ongoing crisis. I urge you to send a letter to your member of Congress and to your senator, asking them to join the campaign to end this practice. NOAH is seeking members of Congress who would be willing to sponsor a joint resolution calling for action in Tanzania.

Please visit THIS LINK to access a template letter for members of Congress, as well as contact information.

How can you help?  Make a donation to Noah HERE, Under the Same Sun HERE or Asante Mariamu HERE.

To see the beauty in persons with albinism, click HERE.

More information (graphic narration):  20/20 Video

Christmas in July

It is too hot to be outside so I am taking advantage of some free time to make up some notecards.  I plan on donating this four-piece set to a silent auction at NOAH's 13th National Conference in Washington, D.C. 

Our son has albinsim, a birthday present from his daddy and me.  He is an inspiration to me!  NOAH stands for National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation.  You can find out information about on their website - click here.

General directions for these notecards can be found at my June 30, 2010 posting - click here.  To make the poinsettias go to Paula Goff's blog.*

Stampin' Up! supplies may be purchased from me, please contact me at 205-221-5619 or email me.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Real Red card base
• Very Vanilla liner
• Christmas Jingle Designer Series Paper
• Scallop Trim and 5-Petal Flower punches
• A Note of Thanks is from the Thank You Kindly stamp set

Other Products

• Gold brad

* Update 08/10/2012 - Paula's blog has been removed and she offered no further assistance.

Red Eyes

Why don't you have red eyes?
The question still burns
I know the question will come
When I meet a new person
It's in the back of my mind
It's not like it makes me want to cry
By and by its fine
Just an annoyance you might say
When I meet a new person this question insues
What's wrong with you?
When this question comes up
and my condition is proved
THAT QUESTION INSUES
Why don't you have red eyes?
It makes me want to say another word for poo
I'm a human don't you see?
What are you legally blind just like me?
I'm not a rat, hamster or aligator
That's very plain to see
That is why I don't have red eyes,
We're all the same, you and me.

I found this today, our son Bill wrote it sometime in his teens. Our son, almost 25 years old, is so wise for his age. His life with Albinism has not been an easy road; but I do know this - it makes him the most compassionate person I know.