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Students raise $40,000 for their church house

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DISABILITY students of San Isidro Center in northwest Guadalcanal recently raised more than $40,000 during a five week tour of Malaita Province.

They put on sign language communications, drama and cultural dances at 30 communities during their tour.

The tour was organised to raise money for their proposed church building at their centre at Aruligo.

The students also used the opportunity to raise awareness to communities in Malaita about their rights, as promote the centre to the people of Malaita.

Led by founder of the centre, Brother George, the students touched many lives through the activities they displayed during their tour.

“The tour was emotional and successful,” said Solomon Star Guadalcanal stringer John Toki, who accompanied the students.

“The students, despite their disability, put on their best and touched the lives of many people they encountered during their trip.

“They also displayed their skills in sewing and furniture making to the communities,” Mr Toki said.

Mr Toki said the communities in Malaita realised that with the right training, disability people can do well just as any normal person.

A total of 40 students from the centre went on the tour.