A while ago the CHILDREN OF THE STREET NGO/ GADENS BOERN - contacted me and there was no doubt in my mind when they asked if I would donate one of my paintings to the annual CHARITY GALLA EVENING.
The GADENS BOERN is such an amazing non-profit organisation, founded by Pia Lindell Qwist, an absolutely incredible woman and fiery soul, that work very hard to help the street children in India, Kolkata. These children are living a life no children should live! They have no one to give them love and support. They neither have anyone that makes sure they go to the doctor’s, attend school or get food in their stomachs. And they have no one to protect them against kidnapping, violence or sexual abuse. The right to be a child and to play are privileges that do not exist for them. It is heartbreaking! CHILDREN OF THE STREET helps these children with homes, schools, healthcare and love! All children need love and security, and it warms my heart to know that there are passionate souls who do everything they can to help here.
The Charity Gala last night was amazing - a very touching and beautiful evening hosted by the lovely Ole Henriksen and Tina Hjortshøj Bilbo, with entertainment, grommet dinner, but most importantly, a great charity action to raise money for the kids! More than 2.6 million was collected! Absolutely amazing! My painting MAMA PANDA also got a new home, and even though it was only a small part of the large amount, I was incredibly happy to be able to contribute – because every penny counts and helps! And as a personal bonus I got to meet Rikke Hertz - I’m a big fan and got totality stars trucked! Rikke is ambassador for Gadens Boern and helps the organisation a lot.
