250 Pounds Of Underwear For Africa

I Am Always Inspired By Generosity.

The photos you see to the right are the evidence of generosity. They are the physical manifestation of an outpouring of kindness that began in one special moment when an inspired Mother reached into her purse and gave $19 to another inspired Mother.

Underwear For Africa Was Born Just 21 Days Ago.

And today, thanks to the the help of many Mothers here on ActiveRain and many other Mothers around the United States, five 20 x 20 x 20 boxes stuffed to capacity, each weighing 50 pounds, are making their way to Nairobi, Kenya via Virgin Atlantic.

The response to "How The Sight Of Underwear Brought Me To Tears" has been amazing. I'm sure the folks at NP Dodge had no idea what was going to transpire when they put together the backpack for my wife.

That Was Just 10 Days Ago.

This is the power of social networks when they are called into action. They work with great speed and the power of large numbers works to create results in mere days that would have taken weeks to achieve using traditional methods.

Those Of You Who Gave, Thank You.

You know who you are and so do I. I can only hope that when you look at these photos, that you have a sense of joy and pride. And when you see the photos of the faces as they receive your gifts, I hope you will take a moment to let those feelings rise up again and inspire you even further.

There Were Many Tears Shed Tonight.

My wife is fulfilling a dream over these next 21 days. For years, Rocky has longed to go to Africa to provide assistance. And you have helped to take that dream to a new level. For that I am extremely grateful.

I was reduced to a slobbering idiot as I watched a very happy, very tearful Mother hug her children goodbye this evening. She had not let herself believe it was really going to happen until the very last moment. Then it hit her all at once. This was really happening. It was pure joy.

And, with any luck, it will continue to happen.

We received a large box of underwear today that could not make it on this journey. There will be others going on their own journeys who will become the messengers for future boxes. But these boxes are going to tell a story. You can follow along if the mood strikes.

My Journey To Africa - an online diary of her journey.

Mothers Fighting For Others Flickr Photos - photos taken along the way.

Mothers Fighting For Others - the official MFFO blog.

There will also be a video diary and I will come back and update the link for that when it is available.

Once again, thank you to each of you gave your encouragement, either in the kind words uttered in the comments, or by your actions over the last 10 days.

You have helped fulfill a dream.