| As you guys probably already now, Alyssa held an art show this summer
to raise money for Nkosi's Haven, an organization that helps mothers
and children with AIDS in South Africa. Since the show, we have heard
from Gail Johnson, the org's founder, and mother of its namesake. She
sent a lovely letter thanking Alyssa for all her support. Below is an excerpt from that letter: Well how does one thank a stranger, from miles away, for doing so much for our project. Believe me it is almost impossible to just say 'thank you'. I always find those two little words so very inadequate, because there is no way they can depict the mountain of gratitude - but THANK YOU, so very very much, for choosing Nkosi's Haven as the Beneficiary to your Photographic Exhibition & Auction....Your donation could not have come at a better time - whilst we started the year with a brilliant bank balance (but with enormous responsibilities and expenses) - there were very few monthly donations and I suppose I can admit that I was getting to panic stage - so I have to thank you for rescuing me as well!!! - and my staff - I have a hideous temper when I am under stress!!! In Michael Kaplan's (American Photo) article you make mention that your camera was your best friend when in South Africa because your friends and family were not with you. Well, you now have a huge family and a whole lot of friends, plus homes that will welcome you with open arms. Please, if ever you return to our country remember that our homes are your homes and my family is yours. Alyssa, thank you. I sincerely hope that we will meet one day. Gail Johnson |
