Hello at last!
Well, we are back - it feels like we've been away for months!
We have loved our time in New York - we had Jamie and Sian from the BBC with us, to see if we actually could do what we planned, for Kisses That Count.
Well, we did it! At the wonderful Ubuntu Fundraising Gala, we met heaps of fantastic, generous and interesting people. We learned even more about Ubuntu, met South African's and are determined to go to the country and see what they are achieving firsthand. You really must go to www.ubuntufund.org and check them out for yourself - they are doing amazing things with every single penny donated. Jacob Lief is an amazing guy and even younger than we are!!!
Among the great people we met was our long-term hero, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who was absolutely charming and great fun: he gave both Heather and I a 'Kiss That Counts' - and then proceeded to giggle and dance his way through the event. During the Banquet, his speech was moving and to the point - he had a standing ovation. And after the South African Banquet, went Angelique Kidjo sang, he had everyone on their feet dancing! What a great guy.
We were also delighted to meet Kevin Bacon; who was very gracious and great fun to chat to. He gave us both a 'Kiss' for the cameras too.
And I was delighted to meet Iman and chat to her about Kisses That Count and collect a 'Kiss' from her also.
What a great night - we were so lucky and grateful to be invited and to meet a whole bunch of people who care enough to support a great charity.
Ok - the first picture is Archbishop Tutu, Ubuntu's Patron, giving Heather a 'Kiss' - we both got a great kiss and he was charming!
In the next picture, the Archbishop is teasing the BBC crew and our photographer, chuckling away.
In the thid picture, Kevin Bacon is 'Kissing' Heather - I wasn't quick or tall enough to reach, for this shot!!
Then Angelique Kidjo and Iman share a hug.
For the next shot Iman very kindly recieved a 'Kiss' from Chloe.
And finally, a fun picture of us teasing with Kevin Bacon. Hope you enjoy!
We are absolutely delighted and exhausted!
So we must now plan what is next: we are meeting PR companies in London this week, to see what can be done to start getting 'Kisses'out there in the public domain.
Well, I'm shattered, so must go!
Love
Chloe
xoxox
