The Do Lectures
Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 01:26PM 
Anjali giving her Do Lecture Photo by Richard Beaven
Hello dear readers,
These last couple of days have been a whirlwind and for whatever reason I've stayed away from technology, other than a few updates and videos here and there on our Facebook Fan Page! (Thanks for all the love over there.)
Traveling with Anjali has been the gift of a life-time. Other than a few nail biting moments when we got flagged at customs and border patrol, it's been smooth and fun, with lots of giggles and new discoveries; sweet flight attendants, escalators, elevators, yummy meals, and the most kind hearted people and beautiful friends.
The Do Lectures USA, were amazing!!! I have to admit I was crazy anxious about this whole thing. But when Anjali stood up at the podium with so much grace and poise and honesty, I realized how important it was that her story was shared, just the way she wanted, wrote, and worked so hard on. I've never ever felt so proud and in typical Maggie fashion, I sat in the third row crying my eyes out. (We will be sharing it with you soon.) Big special thanks to Anna and Duke for creating so much magic and beauty and making us feel right at home.
We're ending our California Adventure with a bang here in Fairfield and all of you northern Californians are invited! (Details below) Please do join us if you can. We're working on our Wishlist and raising funds for our newest project, Kopila High School!
Thanks and Love,
Maggie
Slideshow of the DoLecturesUSA by our friend Richard Beaven.
Maggie, Anjali, Do Lectures USA Curators Anna and Duke (above)
A photo from The DoLectures USA at the magical Campovida.... (below) Yes, this is real!
Do Lectures USA Curator, Duke Stump (above) greeting the Doers!
*Saturday Sept. 29th update: Special thanks to Cara and friends for a wonderful event today!
Reader Comments (10)
Congratulations on the success of your time at the Do Lectures and a visit to California in the US!. When you return to Nepal and if the wirlwind ever slows down, I hope we might connect via email. Safe travels back to Nepal. I am so proud of Anjali!
Teri
Congratulations !!
Maggie and Anjali we are really happy for ur successful lecture. We miss u 2 alot.... And we are waiting for the time u update Anjali lecture's video...........
You have done such a wonderful thing for this girl. "The only way is up, baby".....
can't wait to hear Anjali's story. Really excited about all this...
Maggie & Anjali - What an amazing experience for our family to meet you and Anjali! Thank you for coming to the Do Lectures and for coming to Campovida. It was truly a dream come true! We hope to see you both again soon...perhaps in Nepal.
Give Anjali a big hug and kiss from us.
Love to you a wish of a safe and wonderful journey with your family and friends.
Gary, Faith, Gabriella and me
Northern California came through in a big way at last Saturday's meet and greet fundraiser in Fairfield.
$17,676.00 for the Kopila Valley children!!!!!
Many, many, many thanks to Cara Valentino, who set up the fundraiser, her family, her friends, her team and her church. We love ya!
Thank you Cara Valentino. This is quite incredible.
Bravo, Cara! What a wonderful event and such a terrific contribution to Kopila Valley children and school. Thank you.
It was such a delight to have Maggie and Anjali in our home and share some "down" time with them.
Our fundraiser was a huge a success thanks to Donna Davidson and Mary Reynolds for the donation of their wonderful jewelry.
Zenda and Randy Benning for the use of their home and garden.
Robert Brower, Kristin Warner, Lisa Jones, Kristie Holden, Raine Tinglestad and Michele Nelson for the wonderful baked goods.
Niina Rollins for her amazing decorating skills.
Teri Accurso, Sophia Valentino, Tammy Gerard and Tina for all their extra hands...
And to all our great supporters, customers, clients, family and friends and especially to all the wonderful crafters in Nepal who make the wonderful products we sell- without all of you, our mission would be impossible.
I love you all!
And most of all to Maggie, for all the joy she brings to so many... just knowing her makes my life better- Cara
P.S.
I'm waiting for the Anjali speech too. On that stage she's beautiful: I'm sure her words are important and beautiful at the same.