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This is a pajama factory in Ukraine where we get some of the Blueberry pajamas made.
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We also have local people make pajamas in their homes. This helps to spur their economy.
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Pajamas piled everywhere getting ready for the parties.
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The children love playing games at the pajama parties.
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The children seldom get visitors, so it is a real treat when our volunteers come and spend time with them.
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London Bridges is always a big hit at the pajama parties.
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Matt and Christina were such a great help this year. Thank you for volunteering and for being such a great help to us and the kids!
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A very happy child with a new pair of pajamas! (Don't you just love their faces!)
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All of the children get a new pair of pajamas at the party. It is often the only thing that they have that is new.
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We give thousands of pajamas to the orphan children. It is a major feat to match up all of the children with the right size and of pajamas!
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The older children have as much fun as the younger ones do. (It is likely that these girls have spent their entire life in the orphanage.)
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This little fellow will sleep warm tonight!
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We never seem to run out of children. We wish that we could find them all a good home with a family who loves them. Until then, we will at least bring them pajamas to sleep in.
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Christina helped the children make a paper Christmas tree by tracing their hands. It was big fun for the kids. They loved the special attention.
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The "hands of love" Christmas tree.
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Playing ball at one of the pajama parties.
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The children seldom see men, as most of the workers in the orpahange are women. We are so thankful for the men who take from their busy work schedules and come to spend time with the kids. (Thanks Vitalik for all that you did!)
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All of the children want to be picked first!
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Some of our wonderful volunteers. THANK YOU for your priceless help! Our volunteers bring love and hope to the children!
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The kids love the special attention.
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The kids listen as they learn how to play some of the games.
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Just look at those smiles!
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Checking out the size and colors.
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Hmmm.... I know we have the right size here some place???
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A pretty face and a new pair of pajamas!
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She wanted to try hers on!
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So often the pajamas double the amount of clothing that the children have. A pair of pajamas is really not that much, but it adds so much to what they do have. THANK YOU to all who have donated!!!!
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About 400 pajamas were given to the children this time. There will be thousands more given this year! Many of the kids will also get new hats, scarves, and a variety of toys, but mostly they will get the love that you have sent to them through your donations and through the service of our volunteers!
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Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!
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At this pajama party the children got some hula hoops as well. It was great fun!
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Everyone got a new pair of pajamas.
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Looking forward to getting those cookies over there too.
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A photo pose for the folks back home.
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Sometimes the children do not smile. I think that this is because they are so used to not having much to smile about. We hope that they are smiling on the inside.
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The young men with their new pajamas.
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I cry each time I see their faces. I wish so badly to give them more than just pajamas.
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A pretty girl and a new pair of pajamas to match.
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Sometimes the children put their pajamas back in the cellophane wrapper. They hold it like a cherished prize.
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Cookies, games, and new pajamas! The pajama parties are fun for all!
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We are so grateful to all of those who gave money to buy the pajamas. How can we ever thank you enough! The fact is, we can't thank you enough, but THANK YOU anyway!!!
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I wish that you could all be there to see it happen. Words really can not describe.
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Even the big boys soften up when they get a new pair of pajamas.
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Sleeping warm tonight because of friends like you! THANK YOU!!!!
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Blueberry is all about kids, for kids, and because of kids.
May all of your Blueberry dreams come true!
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