SCI Bell Family Blue Bag
In memory of Amy Bell
Humanitarian Services to people and communities worldwide is a major objective of the SCI Foundation. In 2015 the Bell family joined with the SCI Foundation in support of their Humanitarian Services program by making a major funding commitment to what is now known as the Bell Family Blue Bag – “Pay It Forward” initiative. It is the goal of this program to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate throughout the world.
Pay it Forward
SCI Chapters, individual SCI members, church groups as well as groups of school children or scouts fill these Blue Bags with much needed school and medical supplies, clothes and food items as well as playground items for the children. The contents of these bags may include medical, educational, and other relief supplies, or clothing and toys. SCI members, fellow hunters and their friends, who are traveling to the hunting and safari destinations of the world, will take these Blue Bags and distribute these much needed items to children and families all over the globe. These “humanitarians”, with the support of their outfitters and friends, will deliver the contents of these bags directly to schools, clinics, churches, orphanages as well as to teachers, doctors, caregivers and mission workers to use in support of all those in need.
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The SCI Bell Family Blue Bags continue to show up in some of the world’s most remote places. A few weeks ago, Jordan Hasler and Dr. Gerald Warnock, together with Barbara and Alan Sackman, all traveled to Liberia. With the help of Morris Dougba, these longtime supporters of the Safari Club International Foundation visited the very remote village of Kraainem to deliver a very full Blue Bag to a very small primitive school in the area. The bag was filled with some much-needed school supplies, a few treats and toys, along with soccer balls and other recreational supplies for the children. All of these “treasures” were very much appreciated not only by the children but also by the teacher of the school.
Thank you to Barbara and Alan, Dr. Warnock and Jordan for “Paying It Forward” in memory of Amy Bell and in support of this important SCI Foundation program.
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BLUE BAGS ACROSS THE GLOBE – Amy Bell Charities and the West Texas Chapter Safari Club International (WTSCI Foundation) donated 12 Bell Family Blue Bags to be carried to children less fortunate all over the world. These bags are destined for Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Russia, New Zealand, Kyrgyzstan and 3 different locations in North America. Bob Benson, executive director of the Safari Club International Foundation joined Ellen Bell and Larry J Bell to assist in distributing the bags.
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SCI Bell Family Blue Bag - "Paying It Forward" in Austria
During a recent trip to Austria the Bell family learned of a special need at a school for handicapped children. The teachers at the school had been searching for funding for some much needed playground equipment at the school. They had contacted some local citizens who were willing to provide the labor for the project but they needed some funding for the supplies. The Bell's arranged a special "Love Gift" to purchase the supplies and the project was a go. The smiles on the children's faces as well as the teachers and workers says it all.
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Part 2 of Bell Family Blue Bags June 2017
Part 2 of The Bell family delivering SCI Blue Bags in June 2017. This video shows Blue Bags done in South Africa and Namibia.
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The Bell family makes 10 different stops to deliver SCI Blue Bags in 3 different countries. This video shows Zambia Blue Bags. South Africa and Namibia to follow.
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Christelle van der Watt and Johan van der Watt are handing over 5 SCI Bell Family Blue Bags filled with winter clothing & bedding to The Haven Night Shelter WO Cape Town. These items will provide much needed help for the homeless in Cape Town during the upcoming winter. This generous support was made possible through the help of their friends Enelge De Jongh, Vicky Viljoen, Schalk Viljoen.
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Amy Bell CharitiesWhat a beautiful and kind gesture. Christelle and Johan, you are both so faithful and supportive of the Amy Bell Charities and the Bell family. We love you both very much.
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The Haven Night Shelter WO Cape TownWow we are so blessed!! Thank you so much!!
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Amy Bell Charities and the Bell family want to shout out a big thank you to the Pete and Lynn Fisher and Nchila Wildlife Reserve for their faithful support of the SCI Foundation Bell Family Blue Bag program. Nchila is home to some of Africa’s most beautiful animals and birds in a nature reserve of stunning natural beauty, situated in the remote North West corner of Zambia. Wildlife originally indigenous to the area has been carefully reintroduced and managed with conservation foremost in mind. The Fisher family has been living with and serving the needs of the Lunda people in this area since Dr. Walter Fisher, a missionary surgeon, first arrived in Africa in the late 1800’s. Pete and Lynn, along with numerous other members of the Fisher family, have been “Paying It Forward” to those less fortunate in this area for decades. The Fishers have become significant partners and supporters of the Amy Bell Charities, the SCI Foundation and the Bell Family Blue Bag program. Through this partnership with the Bell family and SCI, the Fishers are extending their “Pay It Forward” spirit by helping their visitors and guests join with them in providing much needed humanitarian support for local families and children. The focus of this support has been primarily through helping meet the needs of the community in the areas of healthcare and education. If you are planning a trip to visit the Nchila Wildlife Reserve please ask them about doing a “Blue Bag” during your visit to Zambia.
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