The tooth fairy brings a special reward to underprivileged youngsters in Kathmandu, Nepal. When free dental work is completed, the patients may choose from dozens of one-of-a-kind brightly colored scarves. That can be a major effort for children who rarely get to make a choice about something new – and they love it!
The gift of scarves comes from Knitting4Peace, a group of generous knitters based in Colorado, USA. They have sent hundreds of mufflers with GDR over the years, and the dental volunteers enjoy watching the kids make these great decisions. This year several dozen light-hearted and adorable Peace babies were included, and these new additions delighted the youngsters.
by Joanne Ditmer