December 2016
Patricia and Henry Jackson’s Story
Patricia Jackson (second from left) and Henry Jackson (third from left) Months before we booked our 2016 cruise, my wife Patricia and I started filling our go bag with PfaP items. In April 2016 we made a decision that our transportation was going to be Holland American’s Koningsdam. Once the cruise was reserved, we made... Continue reading
PfaP Motorcyclists Move Supplies Throughout Ecuador
Once you get past the rough looks and hardened edges, you will find that motorcyclists are some of the most charitable people in the world. Bikers know that the world is full of danger and pain and that their helping hands are needed to make it a better place. Every year, millions of miles are... Continue reading
Toni’s Story
I was invited to Nairobi, Kenya, to attend a wedding and to visit the Masai Mara safari. When I booked my flights, I noticed the standard baggage allowance included two 23-kg. cases. I began research for my trip and unexpectedly come across the Pack for a Purpose website. Once I had seen the website, it... Continue reading
Mary’s Story
Six of us signed up for a trip to the Galápagos and our travel company, Ecoventura, let us know about Pack for a Purpose. I learned that one of the projects was for a special education classroom, and I couldn’t wait to collect the supplies needed and encourage my fellow travelers to do the same.... Continue reading
Ann’s Story
This is our second year of participating in the Pack for a Purpose Program. Last year, we brought school supplies and toothbrushes to Kandavu Island, Fiji. What a privilege to pay it forward. The smiles and gratitude from the children is truly priceless. This year we chose the British Virgin Islands and the Green VI... Continue reading