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18.01.2022 Thank you Marianne Sonsini for sharing your opulent weekend experience at Villa Howden. "Blown away how beautiful this place is, thank you Michelle Riel for Excess Luggage fundraiser , so glad I bid for this fabulous weekend away, thank you to Val Harding director at Villa Howden for donating this amazing prize, thank you Anna Bruce from Air Tickets for your excellent and efficient service at such short notice," she said. http://www.villahowden.com.au/

14.01.2022 Coming to terms with the reality of ending my volunteer program has apparently left me with mixed emotions. The excitement of waking up early in the morning to prepare for school, the rides from the house to Pumamarca School, the daily interactions with the children, and the creative activities I have surely missed. The awe-inspiring and breathtaking sites I visited have indeed shortened my bucket list, however, the volunteer work has truly opened my heart and mind, giving me... both a humbling and a growing experience. I still can hear the echoes of the kids calling me ‘Hola Amiga, Michelle,’ and the lucid picture of their faces and priceless smiles. The connection I made with the children was genuine. Although I had a fair few struggles and down moments, the whole trip has been an invaluable experience, and one which will stay with me for a lifetime.

13.01.2022 Christmas last year I was at my bestie’s house and I found her going through her children's odds and ends, putting away all sorts of items that the children no longer used or needed. I then asked her if she would be interested in having these items donated to Children's Hour in the Philippines. Over an afternoon catch up, ‘Treasured Again’ was born. We rallied some of our friends who have children, to contribute to this cause to help underprivileged Filipino children. Prior t...o Easter, 8 boxes were shipped to the following recipients, supported by Children’s Hour: 1. Resources for the Blind 2. Philippine General Hospital 3. Prime Centre Foundation Inc 4. Reception and Study Center for Children Lisa and I would like to thank you our friends and family who contributed to the success of ‘Treasured Again’ project. 1. Fiona Crapper 2. Maria Consolmagno 3. Jodie McNamara 4. Carmela Minuzzo 5. Pina Cannata 6. Trish O'Brien 7. Marjorie Absalom 8. St Raphael Primary School families 9. Seona Colussi, Managing Director at www.bidibots.com.au for donating 2,160 nappies for pre-matured babies A BIG thank you to Lisa Minuzzo for hosting the venue for collection/delivery/packaging SAVE the date: A second collection will be done during Spring break 21 Sep 06 Oct 2013 http://www.childrenshour.org.ph//329-melbourne-champions-s

08.01.2022 The best mother's day gift starts with you and give her one more reason to smile this year. By purchasing a hard copy of 'Excess Luggage' through 29th April, you will receive a 20% discount simply by entering the code GIFTMOM20. The ebook version is now reduced to $9.99! To order, go to http://au.blurb.com/b/4181738-excess-luggage p.s. Don't forget all the other moms in your life. Grandmothers, mothers-in-law, friends, and neighbours - just like Glorietta 'Yeng' Cabunilas Ioannou, Sol Roberts and Richard Ruskin, MD at African Travel Specialists who recently purchased a copy, so a BIG thank you! By purchasing a copy you also helped improve the lives of underprivileged children.

04.01.2022 To make the world a better place, one hour at a time, Enrique Distor Jr. and Kiten Capili spent a day out with the kids as they presented a donation cheque on behalf of Excess Luggage to Children’s Hour in Makati City, Philippines. Thank you JR and Kiten for your time. Photos courtesy of Kiten.