MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2010

On November 13th, Altrusan's gathered at Linda Kennedy's home to prepare the gift bags for new mothers at Balboa Hospital. All of the expectant Mom's spouses are currently deployed. Twenty-three beautiful gift bags, of different shapes and colors were prepared; each tied with a ribbon. Each gift bag also contained a new baby blanket for the newborn and various necessities for the new mom. Arrangements were made to deliver the bags to Balboa Hospital on Friday, November 20th. Gift bags were transferred to their carts and the Altrusan's were escorted to the baby ward. Luck was still smiling on us, because that morning there was an eligible recipient for us to personally give the first bag to. She was surprised, pleased and even shed some tears. Her newborn son was also brought into the room for the Altrusan's to meet. The Altrusan's departed, with smiles and warm feelings of another successful Altrusa, Make a Difference Day project completed.

                  Ursula Sorensen, Nansea Wolff, Linda Kennedy

             MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2009

On December 5, 2008 Barbara Charett, Georgi Galas, Jean Somers and Nansea Wolff delivered a basket of DVD's, a bunch of Altrusa balloons, cookies and candy canes. These were donated by The Altrusa Club members of San Diego, to support the patients at the Naval Medical Center.  When we left we felt that our club had indeed made a difference and are already planning another special event for these deserving men and women who so faithfully have served our country.