Last chance to give Stockings for Samoa and Tonga

"Project Christmas"



If you've been thinking about giving a stuffed stocking you still have time. SRW will be collecting this week November 20 and 21 at The Taylorsville City Hall. We'll be collecting as early as 6 am till 5 pm. If you can give even just one stocking you'll be bringing a world of joy to a small child's life. Please remember the children of Samoa and Tonga this Holiday Season. A little goes a long way.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email Lita, Adele, or Wendy at samoareliefwave@gmail.com or call Lita Sagato 8017188638, Adele Patane 8016611515.



Ideas for Stocking Stuffers

GIFT IDEAS TOYS : small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

Holiday Gift Show with Big Budah

Special Thanks, to Big Budah (Leroy Teo) of FOX 13 for all his support and efforts to assist in aid for Samoa and Tonga. Faafetai le alofa ma le agalelei.

Big Budah and Taylor Vaifanua


Big Budah, Wendy & Justice Alafua, Taylor Vaifanua, Adele Patane and Lita Sagato


Adele, Taylor, Wendy, Justice and Lita



 

 

Taylor Vaifanua, collects stockings for Samoa and Tonga

Taylor Vaifanua


Former "American Idol" contestant, Taylor Vaifanua is collecting stockings to deliver to children in the Samoan and Tongan islands affected by the recent tsunami.


The island of Samoa holds a special place in Vaifanua's heart. She grew up there as a young girl and lived near the villages where many young childen died while they were on their way to school. "My heart aches for those who have lost loved ones. This is just a little something I can do to make their holidays a little brighter," she said.


Vaifanua, along with the Hurricane High School Polynesian Club, have partnered with the Salt Lake City based organization, Samoa Relief Wave. Their goal is to collect 1,200 Christmas stockings to ship over to the islands. The shipment will be transported from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 23 so it can arrive to the islands by Christmas. The drop off deadline in Southern Utah is Thursday.





For every stocking donated, Vaifanua will donate an autographed CD and personal letter to go inside each stocking. For more information on how the public can donate, visit www.fansfortaylorvaifanua.blogspot.com or www.samoareliefwave.blogspot.com.

Thank you, Porter Family

Stuffing Stockings for Samoa and Tonga

SRW would like to thank the Porter Family of American Fork, Utah for their time and effort in putting together and stuffing stockings for the children of Samoa and Tonga.