During the dinner for Hands Across the Water at Chedi Restaurant on October 27, 2009, Peter Baines the founder of the charity, told a story which touched the hearts of all present.

When the children and staff of the Baan Tharn Namchai orphanage in Thailand, heard of the devastating Victorian bushfires in February 2009, they wanted to help the survivors in their own small way. They decided with the help of the staff to raise money for the Australian children left homeless by the bushfires. A project was organised to make and sell donuts to the local community of Koh Lak.

Below are some of the pictures of the staff and children making donuts and then selling their cinnamon treats throughout Koh Lak.

A team effort

Hands on

A Chef in the making

Everyone loves a donut

Another sale

The children of Baan Tharn Namchai were never a threat to Donut King; but they did manage to raise Baht 100,000 which was given in the form of a cheque to a school in Victoria.

It is nice to see that Hands Across the Water has created something which can flow both ways. In addition, the children of Baan Tharn Namchai have found happiness by giving to others.

Enjoy giving!

Posted: Thursday, December 10th, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
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Tags: Baan Tharn Namchai, chedi, chedi restaurant, hands across the water, Hands Across the Water dinner at Chedi, Koh Lak, Peter Baines, Sydney Thai, thai, thai newtown, thai restaurant Newtown.
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