Uganda Be Kidding Me!

They charged you HOW much for 2 one-way airline tickets from Uganda? $6,000? Uganda Be Kidding Me! Face Mask Fundraiser Although missing our Ugandan friends who became like family, we are very blessed to be back in Riverside during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was quite a memorable time getting everything in place before we were finally allowed to leave Uganda. If you haven’t read about it, check out our blog at: Weinsteins2Uganda.blogspot.com We were fortunate to be on the last flight out of the country which was arranged by the Embassy. It was a commercial flight. Unfortunately, the one-way tickets cost nearly $3,000 each for a total of $6,000. Usually round-trip tickets cost anywhere from $1,400 to $1,900. This $6,000 is an expense that is not a part of our budget. In addition, we are maintaining our home in Gulu and paying staff until we return. We have been making face masks of Ugandan fabric and giving them away.  A friend suggested instead of giving masks away, we use them as a way to raise support for funds to cover the cost of the tickets. After prayer and careful consideration, that is what we are doing and would ask that you please support us in this way. We realize there are a lot of people who need financial assistance at this time. This makes us especially appreciative of anyone who is willing to come alongside us and support this effort. Thank you.  Questions and Answers Q1. How much do the masks cost? A1. The suggested donation is $8.00 per mask. A friend pointed out that Yvonne will need to make 750 masks to raise the entire $6,000. We are up for the challenge, but would also appreciate other suggestions on ways to fundraise. People have been so generous to us, and we feel strongly that we must put in personal efforts to raise funds. Q2. May I donate for more than one mask? A2. Sure. There is no limit to the number of masks that you can have. Q3. The masks are amazing and I would like to donate more than the $8.00 suggested for the mask I am going to receive. Is this possible? A3. Yes, that would be wonderful!  Q4. I really do not want a mask, but would like to make a contribution. Is this possible? A4. That would be such a blessing! Q5. With this pandemic our finances are not where we would like them to be. I love the masks and would like to show you that I support your mission. A5. We would love to send you a face mask so that you will remember to pray for us. A donation of $8 was only a suggested amount. If you find that you are not able to donate at this time, just email Jeff with your request and we will make it happen. Here are the details on ordering the masks and contributing money toward the tickets. Step 1: Review the choices of fabric on the order form: https://forms.gle/ZrDeck3gn5nmPRs98  Step 2:  a) Send Jeff an email at: Jeff.trailman@gmail.com telling him which fabric and number of masks you would like; or  b) Complete the order form by clicking here: https://forms.gle/ZrDeck3gn5nmPRs98 To make a donation: If you would like a receipt for taxes, make your contribution though our sending organization, Harvest Alliance, at this link: https://tinyurl.com/jeff-yvonne  If you do not wish to have a receipt, please use Yvonne’s PayPal account: mrsweinstein@fastmail.fm Use the “send to friends and family” option. Thank you for your love, prayers, and financial support. This has been quite a journey, and would not have been possible without your participation on our Weinsteins2Uganda team. People are making many types of face masks. The type we make is shown above.