Everyone was so grateful for our help, especially the peeling and chopping. We must have peeled 40 to 50 bulbs of garlic! We were not bothered by vampires the remainder of our reach.

The kids were so cute in the school uniforms, and mostly not awake, on their way to school in the early AM. As Stan said, Debbie herded the children onto the bus and told them all how much she was proud of them and loved them.

Money would be a good thing to donate as there are more children than funds available for the food and the schooling. My understanding is that the children have to pay to go to school. If there is no money, they don't go. St. Anthony's is helping around 40 children with their morning meal and a ride to school, and the money to go. There is a need for much more. Ask Father Jim how to go about donating so that the money goes where you want it to. OR:

You can donate to www.franciscan.org, go to the donate tab and indicate your intention for your gift in the comment box: St. Anthony's Kitchen - Negril Jamaica or the School program at St. Anthony's Kitchen, Negril Jamaica.

Or send a check to: Fransiscan Friars, Friarworks/Ministry & Mission, 1615 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202-6492. Indicate in a note the intention of your gift as above.

Or attend mass at Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Church on the beach road across from the CoCo LaPalm at 10: AM Sunday morning, or 8 AM Tuesday through Friday and drop some cash in the collection basket.

This is, in my opinion, the most important area we can help in Negril - the kids. Their parents can't afford to send them to school or to feed them in some instances. They will only end up in menial jobs or begging on the beach. How many times have you encountered a young person "selling" candy or just plain asking for money? I know I have each and every reach.

If you love Negril, then give to the children some of that money we bring down to Jamaica and help change our favorite island,

One Child At A Time.

WM