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MDR TB Patients in Dongdaewon, North Korea.Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-9824667861957042122018-02-16T19:03:00.005-08:002019-02-13T17:03:20.761-08:00New Blog ...Hi Everyone ...<br />
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<br />Miss B 24http://www.blogger.com/profile/02947391557436736681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-78097249303643915142018-02-16T18:07:00.004-08:002018-02-16T18:32:27.956-08:00The One Stop Shop For All You Need To Know About Dongdaewon<!--StartFragment-->
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In response to concerns about the UN’s new sanctions, we would like to state the following about our partnership with the work of the Eugene Bell Foundation (EBF) in North Korea. (UN resolution statements are in italics and sourced from Reuters).<br />
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North Korea has TB rates that are four times higher than South Korea and China (Choe, 2014) and a growing problem with multiple drug resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Since the mid 1990s, EBF have been able to put politics to the side and find a way to work with North Korea to effectively address TB. Around 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) stepped in to pick up the first line TB treatment. EBF shifted their focus to MDR-TB patients - a strain that is difficult and expensive to treat. They currently report a <a href="http://www.eugene-bell.org/our-work/outcomes/" target="_blank">more than 70% success rate</a>. Having witnessed the program first hand, they do an exceptional job and we are proud to have SFS partner with them in this work.<br />
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<i>“All cargo going to and from North Korea must now be inspected …”</i><br />
This has been the case for some time and is the case with EBF’s shipments as well. They are open and transparent, and work with the cooperation and approval of the South Korean Government. Medicine goes out, sputum samples come back to South Korea for testing. This could not happen without government consent. Indeed several years ago when there was a ban on all aid to NK, EBF were one of two organizations granted permission to continue their work. It is essential work.<br />
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<i>The resolution stresses that the new measures are not intended to have "adverse humanitarian consequences" for civilians, the majority of whom face economic hardships and food shortages.</i><br />
Eugene Bell will continue their work. To stop it would seriously impact impoverished people and create a bigger problem of XDR than already exists, for which there is no cure. <b>Ceasing support of medicine for our TB patients at Dongdaewon would directly counter the intent of the UN resolution, as it would have adverse humanitarian consequences for civilians. </b> Currently the UN is spending a little over 100 million annually on humanitarian aid (South Korean UN Ambassador Oh Joon), including releasing an additional 8 million just last month (UNOCHA, 2016) - and they cannot monitor all of that, unlike EBF foundation who monitors every single bit of their aid. They are proven to be reliable, transparent and responsible with the aid they provide.<br />
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<i>The UN Security Council's list of explicitly banned luxury goods has been expanded to include luxury watches, aquatic recreational vehicles, snowmobiles worth more than $2,000, lead crystal items and recreational sports equipment.</i><br />
Medicine is not a luxury good. It is a basic human right and simply not available at all in North Korea. The WHO provides all the first line TB treatment, but they cannot deal with the MDR patients, as they do not have resources to cover both. Eugene Bell is hitting an area that was not being reached. They actually led the way in developing a support system for MDR patients. They work closely with Dr KJ Seung, who is a recognized expert in this field and a member of the World Health Organization’s Global Drug Resistance TB initiative.<br />
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<i>There is also an unprecedented ban on the transfer to North Korea of any item that could directly contribute to the operational capabilities of its armed forces, such as trucks that could be modified for military purposes.</i><br />
Medicine is not used to expand the operational capabilities of armed forces. It goes directly to sick patients.<br />
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In detail, the new sanctions are:<br />
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<li><i>A ban on the export of coal, iron and iron ore used for North Korea's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes</i></li>
<li><i>A ban on all exports of gold, titanium ore, vanadium ore and rare earth minerals</i></li>
<li><i>A ban on aviation fuel exports to the country, including "kerosene-type rocket fuel"</i></li>
<li><i>A ban on military and police co-operation, closing down North Korea's training programmes abroad, especially in Africa</i></li>
<li><i>Upmarket watches, watercraft, snowmobiles and other recreational sports equipment added to a ban on luxury goods</i></li>
<li><i>Countries working in North Korea's financial and banking sector are now obliged to freeze the assets of companies and other entities linked to North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes - under a previous resolution, they were only encouraged to do so</i></li>
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As stated already, medicine does not fall into this area. As a fundraising team, we regularly have to answer questions/misperceptions about aid to North Korean patients. If you have concerns or queries about the program and what we do, we would love to discuss with you as we know first hand how the program works and have worked through many of these concerns multiple times over the years.<br />
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<b>References:</b><br />
Choe, J., (2014). Unexpected partnerships with North Korea. Harvard Political Review Retrieved from http://harvardpolitics.com/world/unexpected-partnerships-north-korea/<br />
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Eugene Bell Foundation (2015) Our work and outcomes. Retrieved from: http://www.eugene-bell.org/our-work/outcomes/<br />
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Charbonneau, L., & Nichols, M. U.N. imposes harsh new sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program. Reuters News Agency Retrieved from: <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-nuclear-un-idUSKCN0W41Z2">http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-nuclear-un-idUSKCN0W41Z2</a><br />
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United Nations Office For The Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs, (2016). UN emergency fund releases US$8 million to assist most vulnerable women and children in DPRK. Retrieved from http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Press%20Release_DPRK%20CERF%20UFE%202016_02%20Feb%202016%20(FINAL).pdf<br />
<br />Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-34367356457556499102017-03-06T17:07:00.003-08:002017-03-06T17:07:29.959-08:00Dongdaewon Quiz Night March 18thPut a team together, come out for a night of fun and test your knowledge! <br />
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Paul and Ruth Sanderson are hosting an SFS community quiz night to fund raise for our Dongdaewon patient medicine.<br />
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If you walked into the elementary school last week you may have thought you walked into a fairground! Students from across ES were involved in selling, buying, fun activities, eating tasty food and just having a fabulous time. The energy was high and the enthusiasm was contagious.<br />
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Originally the brainchild of the British School, the Dongdaewon fairs (hosted by BS and ES) have become some of our most successful fundraisers. At the end of this year's ES fair, over 9 million won was raised for medicine for patients. An amazing effort! Well done ES! The British School Fair is coming up this Thursday (9th of March).<br />
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We had our first Dongdaewon TB Two Step on Saturday night. Young and old(er) turned up to dance the night away. Fun was had by all and we raised close to a million won. Check out some of the action below!<br />
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Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-58104286512411080452017-02-19T14:14:00.000-08:002017-02-22T03:55:18.574-08:00Dongdaewon 2017 is HERE!And we are off!<br />
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It's that amazing time of the year where our community pulls together to help our MDR TB patients in North Korea. We have partnered with the <a href="http://www.eugene-bell.org/" target="_blank">Eugene Bell Foundation</a> (EBF) for the last 17 years to treat MDR TB. They do an amazing job of treatment of multiple drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) in North Korea, which is a serious growing problem that is hard to treat. EBF have a very good success rate in their treatment program and through our partnership with them, we have seen hundreds of lives changed. Each of those lives also impacts a family.<br />
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We are off to an amazing start. <a href="http://sfsdongdaewon.blogspot.kr/2017/02/swim-for-dongdaewon.html" target="_blank">Swim For Dongdaewon</a> happened this past weekend. We have a brilliant new event - <a href="http://sfsdongdaewon.blogspot.kr/2017/02/the-dongdaewon-tb-two-step-come-and.html" target="_blank">The Dongdaewon Two-Step</a> coming up. It will be a fabulous event for the whole family and is happening on Saturday March 4th. Click on the links for more information. Our t-shirts are for sale in divisions as of today. Ms Thies has created an awesome design this year. Get yours NOW! We have many more fun events coming up including authentic Italian <a href="http://sfsdongdaewon.blogspot.kr/2017/02/pizza-for-dongdaewon.html" target="_blank">pizza classes</a>, floral classes and more. Watch this space!<br />
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Our fundraising period extends for 5 weeks, running from today until March 24th. All funds raised go to buy medicine for our TB patients. Meet some of them in the video below.<br />
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<br />Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-56161009745294569832017-02-19T14:12:00.001-08:002017-02-19T14:15:04.108-08:00Pizza For DongdaewonLove Italian Pizza but just can't get to Italy enough to eat your fill!? You have an amazing opportunity to learn to cook authentic pizza the Italian way right here in Seoul. Ms Sanderson learnt to make pizza in Italy and will share her expertise with you right here in Seoul! Places are strictly limited and will go fast. This class sold out last year. You can sign up by clicking <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXLuFpleIW7v6CgwbwoGNSCskg7mR8yy2omQouT--PA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-52328633839730867072017-02-19T13:49:00.000-08:002017-02-19T13:49:52.689-08:00The Dongdaewon TB Two Step - Come and Dance the Night Away!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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SFS's very first Dongdaewon TB Two Step! In lieu of the panto, this year we are running a fun filled evening of dancing - line dancing, square dancing, Scottish dancing - you name it! Everyone is welcome, all ages, all abilities. Students, Parents, Teachers, Grandparents, Aunties, Uncles - bring them all!</div>
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<b><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">When:</span></b> Saturday, 4th March, from 7 - 9pm</div>
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<b><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">Cost:</span><span style="color: #d9ead3;"> </span></b> 10,000 per person or 30,000 (family: 2 adults, 2 children + 5,000 won per child after that).</div>
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<b><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">Where:</span></b> SFS, UAC</div>
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<b><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">Why:</span></b> because it's time to let your hair down, do some exercise, have a laugh and put a spring in your step!</div>
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Tickets available from your sections from Monday, February 20th. Don't miss out and please spread the word!</div>
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What a fantastic kick-off to this year's Dongdaewon fundraising season! On Saturday February 18th, we had 125 swimmers from multiple schools join us to swim for medicine. All swimmers got a commemorative Dongdaewon swim cap.<br />
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A total of 2,200,000 won was raised. Thanks to all swimmers, coaches and helpers and supporters! You make a difference!<br />
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That's it! Dongdaewon is over for another year. Thanks once again for your incredible support.<br />
Here is a message from this year's Dongdaewon chair, Jo Thies:<br />
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What an honor it has been to work with so many caring, talented and generous individuals here at Seoul Foreign School and the greater community. Our "official" efforts to help raise funds for Eugene Bell Foundation and the patients who suffer from Multiple Drug Resistant Tuberculosis has come to a close. Most of the money raised has been collected, but funds are still trickling in as Silent Auction items are being delivered, and that envelope that was misplaced on a messy desk is turned in. At this moment, our community has raised 49 Million Korean Won, inching closer to 50 Million. These funds are used to purchase much needed medicine and medicine only. </blockquote>
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I would like to thank students, parents and staff for all their efforts in helping save lives. It is overwhelming, all that is needed to reach the mark of 50 Million. It takes a lot of song and dance, candy bars, t-shirts, kids in swim suits, pizza, carnival games, and administrative approval. My prayer is that with all the smiles and love and laughter that was had here, will travel with the cranes to the patients that receive the gift of health. </blockquote>
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On behalf of the Tuberculosis Patients in Dongdaewon,</blockquote>
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Thank you </blockquote>
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2016 </blockquote>
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As we go to post, the Eugene Bell Team has just arrived in North Korea to deliver medicine and checkup on the patients. Keep your thoughts and prayers with them ...<br />
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Peace to you all.Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-60934074783054208972016-03-10T16:33:00.002-08:002016-10-06T17:47:23.325-07:00Common Questions Asked About Dongdaewon<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times";">Eugene Bell send NO money to North Korea. The money raised buys medicine. Each patient has sputum samples taken to find out which drugs they are resistant to. A drug program is then tailor made for that specific patient, giving them the drugs that they will best respond to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times";">Eugene Bell run a strict monitoring program and insist on visiting each centre that they work with. They look at all patient records. Each centre gets a list of the supplies coming and all supplies are checked. Each patient knows what they should get as well. Each patient is tested every six months - if they do not take their medicine, they will not get well. Additionally, each patient is photographed which helps identify patients and provides a visual record of how they are doing. The fact that patients are graduating from the MDR program, cured of TB shows that they are getting their medicine.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times";">Since 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) has committed to providing DOTs meds for North Korea. MDR is a growing concern. The WHO have a plan to pick up 50 MDR patients over a five year period. Eugene Bell currently have over 500 MDR patients on their books, with many more people desperate for treatment. This is currently where the need is greatest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Ceasing support of medicine for our TB patients at Dongdaewon would directly counter the intent of the UN resolution, as it would have adverse humanitarian consequences for civilians. </b> Currently the UN is spending a little over 100 million annually on humanitarian aid (South Korean UN Ambassador Oh Joon), including releasing an additional 8 million just last month (UNOCHA, 2016).</div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times";">At every center Eugene Bell visits, people appear out of nowhere, desperate to get on a MDR treatment program because they have failed DOTs treatment multiple times. For every patient that EB accepts, they have to guarantee coverage of medicine for the life of treatment, which takes around 18 months. This can cost around $USD5000 per patient. It is heartbreaking to have to take some patients and leave others because there are not the resources to provide for medication. MDR continues to grow and EB is one of the few organizations successfully working with this problem in North Korea. The more resources they have, the more patients that can be treated. Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing to leave a clinic knowing that you could help all those who needed it?! <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
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The talented musicians in KS3 and MS are hosting their annual "Music For Medicine" concert March 23rd at 3.30pm. Don't miss the chance to hear some incredible young musicians play - this concert is always a treat!<br />
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"Inner Souls" is hosting a family- friendly concert as the rock band, Queen! Come and listen to Queen's greatest hits LIVE in concert. Hear Mr Ryan Kuhl (MS) on vocals as Freddie Mercury, Mr. Paul Sanderson (ES) on lead guitar as Brian May, Mrs. Ruth Sanderson (HS) on bass guitar as John Deacon and Mr. John Black (SW) on drums as Roger Taylor.<b allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" iframe="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i0G2rewSSdE" width="560"></b><br />
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Tickets are 10, 000 won and are available from sectional offices or from members of the band. All money raised will go towards the Dongdaewon TB clinic fund.<br />
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As always, we have some fantastic pieces of art (not very well photographed - apologies for the cafeteria light reflection).<br />
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We have some stunning textiles this year. Again we have some beautiful quilts on offer from the James family, some gorgeous hand made Fair Trade artisan Ethiopian textiles, and some absolutely awesome cozy up-cycled mittens made by MS Art Teacher Jo Thies.<br />
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Food items are always a huge hit! We have many offerings ... check them out!<br />
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Several different Roddick cakes (if you have not had one you haven't lived!) are up for bidding.<br />
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The Swanson brunches are always hotly sought after and this year, Dale is also offering his famous Swedish cardamon bread! This author can vouch for its goodness! They are also offering a fun evening of dips and sips.<br />
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For the coffee lovers, we have some hand delivered delicious Ethiopian coffee bought by former staff member Sara Schmidt, who is visiting from Ethiopia this week.<br />
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There are pancake breakfasts on offer as well ... get in there and get a bid in!<br />
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<br />Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-40089238144020543192016-03-06T00:00:00.001-08:002016-10-06T17:47:52.893-07:00Spring 2015 North Korea Trip Report - Jo Bigwood<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">I had the privilege of going up to North Korea as the representative from Seoul Foreign School, with the Eugene Bell Foundation. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Each year, our school has the opportunity to fundraise as part of our service component at school but also because it has been a long part of the history of SFS for North Korea. And of course they are our neighbors and for some - our family.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></div>
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Since arriving at SFS, I have been part of the annual fundraising drive, selling t.shirts, food, participating in the fair, cooking schools, photography classes, swimathons, pantomimes, silent auctions, you name it we do it. Each year is different and apparently so are the biannual trips to North Korea, according to Father Gerard Hammond (a Catholic Priest, living in Korea and a regular delegate for Eugene Bell).</div>
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Each trip - although it has a fairly similar format, a team (my case 15) meet for the first time at Gimpo, fly to Beijing. Overnights in Beijing whilst visas are processed, off to Pyongyang the next day hopefully with all 40 + bags intact and onboard. Arrive at hotel, meet hosts, rise the next day to check medicine has arrived by shipment, pack trucks and then the next 2 - 3 weeks are similar with visits off to each of the 12 clinics that Eugene Bell support, some as far as 4 - 5 hours away by van some 30 mins - 1 hr, admit new patients, weigh and track existing patients and graduate patients after 18 months. Same routine but different, new faces, missing faces, healthier faces, graduating faces.</div>
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<i><span style="color: #b6d7a8;"><b>Small fish in a big pond …</b></span></i></blockquote>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> <i><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Jesus took </span></i></span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(37, 37, 37); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve baskets full of broken pieces that were left over. </span></i></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(37, 37, 37);">It’s not about how big or small the offering is, it is about the heart behind it. He will multiply what needs to be multiplied and we are a part of that. So we need to keep doing what we are doing and he will take care of the rest. </span>We are one of the few donors that is made up mainly of a school community here in Seoul. I was humbled and felt honored, that we at SFS, can not only partner with Eugene Bell but that there is a space carved out for one of our SFS teachers to go each year. What a privilege. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Each year I watched the inspiring and heartfelt videos created by Sarah Carpenter and each year I would cry a little, and think I am doing my small part. I knew we were being agents of change, by bringing life through the medicine (if you haven’t watched any of the videos, check them out on this blog). I saw through the videos, the patients we supported, I saw the places, I saw what life might be like but until you have been I am not sure you really SEE. I got to SEE lives, young and old, poor and rich. I got to SEE lives changed, young and old, poor and rich. I got to SEE lives living! I got to SEE where all our hard work fundraising goes. I got to SEE HOPE. And that was life changing and life living!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Was it hard work?- Yes! Was it sad? - Yes. But through it all I got to see that here at SFS we are life changers. I realize that not all of us can go and SEE what life we are bringing through the medicine to the people in North Korea but hopefully through the eyes of some of our teachers that go, you will SEE that you bring: LIFE and HOPE. Thank you for all that you do to help save a life. Keep going because there are people across the border that know you and thank you.</span></div>
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A stroll over to the elementary school on Friday afternoon revealed an excited buzz in the building and a hot bed of student activity on all floors. Student stalls were in full swing with eager store keepers selling their wares ... students (and teachers) trying their luck at various games ... parents helping out and people buying up a storm!</div>
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The Dongdaewon fairs have been running for a few years now. Originally conceived by the British School, they are an amazing experience for our students, as much of the activity is student driven. Students conceive ideas, work on their stalls, organise shifts and get to shop up a storm! It's a perfect afternoon for a great cause!</div>
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This year, the ES fair raised an incredible <b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">7, 046, 390 won!</span></b> WOW. This is an amazing effort ... and the incredible thing is that an afternoon of fun saves patient lives. Thanks to all who helped support this years fair. The British School fair is coming up on Tuesday 8th of March. Check it out!</div>
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<br />Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-25381371942156022512016-03-03T15:30:00.003-08:002016-03-05T23:08:50.486-08:00Dongdaewon Swim Meet A Huge Success!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Recently our swim staff hosted a swim meet for Dongdaewon. It was open to other schools and swimmers from YISS, GSIS and SFS attended. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and aquatics staff - you are changing lives!Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-64760246780979568332016-02-25T14:11:00.002-08:002016-02-28T16:51:27.000-08:00Faculty Panto A Roaring Success!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Robb Hall was filled was laughter and shouts of "behind you!" last weekend. Last year's Panto played to 2 sold out shows, so this year faculty increased it to three. <br />
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We are thrilled to announce that with the massive support of the SFS community <b><span style="color: #93c47d;">we raised over 9,000,000 won.</span></b> Thats medicine for multiple patients! Thank you so much!<br />
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Special thanks to our cast (consisting of faculty and campus kids) who met for 3 intense weeks to rehearse and bring the show to our community. Jo Bigwood was our capable producer and a huge thanks must go to her, Marion Statton (who was amazing with our props and costumes) and the many other volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this happen.<br />
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The story was special this year as one of our ex SFS parents created the script. Thanks so much to Laleitha Shivaswamy for your hard work and generosity. This could not have happened without you.<br />
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Not only is this a great chance to get some official pre-season times to help with your goal setting, but you will also have the opportunity to take away this awesome swim cap! <br />
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<b>Date: </b> Saturday, February 27, 2015</div>
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<br />Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-14219110566136924632016-02-16T17:09:00.000-08:002016-02-16T17:09:21.774-08:00Fall 2015 NK Visit Report - Jo Thies<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453537399124038465.post-91784453082733361762016-02-16T16:44:00.003-08:002016-02-16T16:44:44.184-08:00Here We Go Again ... Dongdaewon 2016 is LIVE!Welcome everyone<br />
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Today is our official kick off for Dongdaewon and we are off with a roar.<br />
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Here is the video from the Hearts To Serve assembly today. Watch and see that YOU make a difference.<br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/154523548">Dongdaewon 2016</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user10456173">Sarah Carpenter</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Don't forget the Panto this weekend. All the information you could want to know is <a href="http://sfsdongdaewon.blogspot.kr/2016/02/back-by-popular-demand-faculty-panto.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<span id="goog_1699087481"></span><span id="goog_1699087482"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
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Thanks for all you do ... our patients truely appreciate it.Sassiekiwihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08201502064231879505noreply@blogger.com0