For those of you who joined us at the Sam's House Fab Friday fundraiser last August, you no doubt remember the incredibly talented (and patient) clown who entertained the kids for hours. That was Ronnie the Flower Clown and his family is staying at Sam's House this week. He did a routine at the house this week that I'm sure will spur many requests for repeat performances during his stay. He really is amazing.






Saturday, February 25, 2012
Ronnie the Flower Clown
GEBS Farewell
The Sam's House gang was asked to perform some formal (formal = costumes and makeup) dance numbers as part of their school's graduation day. Their performances were met by rave reviews... here are Dinesh's comments:
"Yesterday, Gorkha Boarding School organized a farewell (graduation) function for the students of class 10 who are leaving the school. Rani performed his magic and our children performed many dance items. Their performance was excellent!!! All the dance items were performed only by SH children. All the teachers and students were surprised to see their dances as it was their first performance in the school. They got a lot of clapping."
Ronnie the Flower Clown also graciously added his talents to the ceremony. Pics below.









You make this possible. Thank you.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
SLC Success for Sita
Each year, graduating high school seniors (or the Nepalese equivalent of) take a nationwide exam for the School Leaving Certificate. SLC, for short. It's a massive comprehensive test that students spent the better part of a year preparing for.
A few months ago, Sita Thapa, one of the scholarship students learned she not only had passed the SLC, but earned first division marks. They celebrated her accomplishment at the house.
This is just one of the many things you make possible with your support of Sam's House. Thank you.
That's Sita in the brown, ready for the celebration to start.
Dinesh with a gift from the house.
After receiving her gift, Sita gives out candy to the children with help from Maya.Holiday Season in Nepal
Another holiday season has come and gone in Nepal. After nearly a month free from school, the Sam's House gang has gone back to school to resume their studies and the didis take a collective breath as they can enjoy a few peaceful moments during the day.
As has become SH custom, those children who have relatives (that we can find and/or contact) go home for a day or two during Deshain, mostly to keep those familial ties current. They return to the house and have several celebrations and visit Dinesh's home to receive tika. After Deshain, they celebrate bhai tika for Tihar, a holiday to commemorate the bonds between brothers and sisters.
A few photos below...





In real Deshain fashion, they killed and prepared a goat at the house this year for the first time. We'll spare you the photos, but the children were delighted with the event!
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Medical Care

But the larger point of showing you these pictures is this kind of medical care was not possible for these children before you decided to support Sam's House. Now all our children have excellent care available every day. Thank you.
















