Pageant news 1 July 2009

Elena Tassi divides her time between the UK and Italy, About 3 months ago she visited The Gambia on holiday, with her young son Zion. While they were there, they visited a primary school, and met the children. Elena was so impressed by the welcome she received, and the way the children entertained Zion, that she decided to say thank-you in a very practical way. She organised a fundraising collection at Zion's second birthday party in Italy, and raised a total of €201.46 (which translates to £171). She found out about Pageant's work in The Gambia, and decided to send us this money, so we could use it to help Gambian children.
 

the school courtyard
Elena & Zion in the classroom	Zion playing a 'drum'
	Zion's birthday party in Italy << Zion the drummer, with his fans!

Pageant says a big thank-you to Elena and her friends for their generosity. If possible, we would like to help the Gambian school where she and Zion had such a good time. There is only one problem - Elena doesn't know the name of the school. All she knows is that it was in the south of The Gambia, and there was a Dutch flag at the entrance, because some Dutch people were helping the school.