Ready for Take-off!!

Team Zambia 2007 is set to move out! Welcome to the team: Helen Manohararaj, Shannon Lefebvre, Tom McCrae, Virginia Robertson, Maise Menezes, Mary Jane and Bill Goudy along with my loving wife Elaine and Daughter Heidi. We're looking forward to seeing our Zambian friends again. Special thanks to all who contributed to our Lasagna Lunch! I must say overall, the fundraising has been phenomenal. PRAISE GOD! The draw for the Leaf Tickets and Professional Portrait will be on September 12th. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers to ensure our safety, health and impact in Zambia.

Team Zambia 2007!

Well, it is with great excitement that I announce our return to Zambia this September! The current team is 10 strong and once again we will be helping The Lazarus Project and also Chipepo, a rural village. Approximately half the team are registered nurses and we will be bringing much needed medications. Also, we have plans to film a video documentary about life on the street. Details to follow. Please call if you are interested in helping support our efforts. Randy 905-471-5566

Back for the Future!

As most of you know, I have participated in 2 life-changing mission trips to Zambia, Africa. I want to sincerely thank for your generous support and encouragement in helping me help these desperate people in need.

In the spirit of continuing what I now feel is part of who I am, I am pleased to announce my return to the Lazarus Project.

Three weeks ago this seemed like an impossibility. True testament (again!) that God can tear down walls and remove barriers when we make ourselves available to serve Him. The irony is that my daughter Heidi actually initiated this trip but had to decline as her schedule became overwhelming. Kelly Ross became the new leader with seven fellow students from Humber College. Dave Miclash (Alongside Founder) had asked a few times for me to join this team but staffing challenges at work had made it very unlikely that I would be going. He tried once more just before easter and my reply was "Dave, I'm so sorry! I'm not saying absolutely no but it's 95% that I will not be joining you although you know where my heart is." Well, with that last statement, a spark had once again ignited my compassion and things became very clear. What is life if we don't follow our heart!



Elaine Joins the Team!

During this time of big decisions I had asked Elaine to join me, fully expecting that she would not leave the children for two weeks. I was shocked when she didn't reply right away. I saw a unique smile on her face and asked if she would actually consider coming. To my amazement she rationalized the possibility and together we decided that this was the right decision for both of us. I am so excited to share this experience with my life partner and soulmate. Thank you God!

Our task for 2006 will be multi-faceted. We hope to complete the dining hall that we started last May, conduct a medical outreach to the street children, and we will also be spending 2 days and nights in a rural village to put up a 6-beam, large roof that will be used as a school and church. (there is currently no such structure)

If you wish to help, please consider providing funding for building materials. The recent changes to the exchange rate of Zambian currency has affected the impact we can have. All donations over $20. will recieve a charitable tax receipt. Please make cheques payable to Partners International and mail to: 38 Captain Rolph Blvd., Markham ON L3P2P8

Every trip has it's own unique team and more importantly, genuine interaction with the people of Zambia. I know we will see miracles before our eyes.
Thank you for your interest!

Please pray for our safety and positive impact to these people in need!

For More Information Call Randy @ 905-471-5566

I need your help! 

Making a Difference- I need your help!

Last October I joined Alongside International for 2 weeks in Zambia, Africa to build a dorm for homeless street boys aged 8-18 (most orphans). These boys had been living (and dying) on the street, sleeping in calverts and struggling for the basic necessities of life in order to survive.
Horrible conditions that I got to see first hand. They didn't choose this life. What a miracle it was to see them in a new environment at the Lazarus Project. A 20 Acre protected farm where they learn building skills, agriculture and farming, etc. while they get a basic education curriculum. I

worked alongside these boys to complete a dormitory where they will stay while they transform their lives and learn to help their country recover from a pandemic of Aids, poverty, starvation and disease. The trip cost me $3500. and I did make a difference. In fact, I came back a different person. This trip opened my heart and lit a fire of compassion for these people. I want to continue to help them with your support.

I am forming a new team of 15-20 people to return in June to build a second dormitory to help even more boys. For this I need to raise the $3500. travel and accommodation costs as well as $5000. for building materials. It's a difficult thing for me to ask you for money but when I think of the boys and the amazing difference we can make to their lives, I feel compelled to do
so. Together we can change lives. Please open your heart to this worthy cause. No donation is too small and all donations of $20. or more will receive a charitable receipt for 100% of the value.
Cheques should be made out to Partners International and mailed to:
Zambia 2005, 38 Captain Rolph Blvd. Markham ON, L3P2P8.