Donna Martin

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"To give Benon a better life!"

Chesterville, ON., Canada
female, age 50
married
Artist/designer
Speaks: English, French
Joined Nov 2, 2005

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Please go and visit these links, these children need our help immediately!
http://www.creativevisions.org/name/

https://secure2.convio.net/wv/site/Advocacy?page=UserAction&cmd=display&id=128

http://www.ugandacan.org/petition.php

http://www.ugandacan.org/

At least please sign a few petitions, Thank you from all the night commuter children

Hi! My name is Donna Martin and I live in the country on 40 acres with my husband, my dogs,cat and a lot of wildlife.I have a small studio in my home and enjoy spending time in it. I love working with different materials from chicken wire to glass. Sometimes even together!! I guess you could say I design and create "Functional Art" Artsy pieces that are meant to be touched and enjoyed. Right now, I am working on a indoor and outdoor (garden) lamp collection. All of my pieces will be available soon at an upcoming auction to raise money for a very talented young Ugandan artist named Benon.

Here's Benon story and the reason I want to get him to Canada as soon as possible. Born in the home in Uganda with herbal medicines only, he was orphaned by Aids by the age of two. He left his only living relative his grand and went to try to make some money in the city of Kampala for the two of them by the age of 7. With Malaria and barely eating once a day he manage to keep himself alive. His grand insisted that he go back to school and he did get into Art School did great and then went on to an Art teacher degree at Kyambogo U. This is where I come into his life, through a U.K.pen pal website. I was looking for some creative folks to talk to and did not specify any age. I was very surprise to get a letter from such a young boy.To get to the Internet cafe he has to walk 15 km. each way. we have been emailing each other everyday for the past 2 years. Talking Arts and helping him discover his own style. his works are just getting better and better. We even collaborated on a few pieces. By now this young man as become very Dear to my husband and I,the son we never had! He

calls me Mom, he got very sick from Malaria after a lot of research I was able to contact a Ugandan Hospital for the right medication for him. He's been fine ever since.For his birthday we sent him some money to get himself a bicycle, he calls it his Mercedes,. He can now ride into the city when it's dry.He did get a job teaching after his course ended, he was teaching 5 classes of 50 students for 4 months at exam time. He never got paid!! He was able to start himself a small cake business for self sufficiency and art supplies. Life is tough in Uganda, the daily events includes riots and tear gas and rebel groups and militia and a corrupt government.This is the reason I want to get the boy here, at least to give him a chance at making something with his Art. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON HIM.

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Joined	Nov 2, 2005	Activist Aspirations	Enthusiastic
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Hometown	Temiscaming, Que.
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Birthday	May 19, 1959
Languages	English, French
About Me	Loving, friendly, artistic and a sense of humour.
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Pets	Dogs, cat
Activist Aspirations	Enthusiastic
Political Leaning	Liberal
Religions
Eating Habits	Keep it Healthy
Wild Fact About Me
My Philosophy	If it's something you believe in, don't ever give up!
What Gives Me Hope	kindness,friendship,love,caring,dreams and a child's laughter.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by	I would start with the ban of the production and distribution of guns and ammunition everywhere!!! I would help Africa in the best way I could.
What/who changed my life and why	My husband because he has given me love and support and taught me to be kind and patient. Benon because he has given me the experience of being a mom. And has filled my heart with love.
What Bugs Me
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Interests	Arts, photography, World news, gardening, reading and creating, Antiques/Collectibles, pets, Wildlife, Architecture, Aromatherapy, Art/Design, Artifacts/Traditional Pieces, Automobiles, Botany, Chemistry, Children, Community Developmen
Books
Music	I enjoy a great deal of different music
Movies	Harold and Maude, Travels with my Aunt
TV Shows	Documentaries and just about anything on
Favorite Foods	Indian, Greek, French, Chinese
Favorite Places	The cedar grove in my backyard, my car on a warm sunny day, my studio forgetting time
Can't Live Without	my husband, Benon in Uganda, my pets, friends, hope
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	"LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL" VIRUS IS A HOAX (Sep 12) "LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL" VIRUS IS A HOAXATTENTION EVERYONE, PLEASE READ.Symantec.com > Security Response > Life is beautiful... more »
	A MUST SEE DOCUMENTARY (Jul 31) I urge everyone that cares about Uganda to see this documentary. It is really very well done and a must see. You will learn a great dea... more »
	A Big Thank You (Jun 26) Dear friends, I want to Thank every one of you for the stars and wonderful testimonials. I will be absent for a little while longer as ... more »
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Jun 6, 2009 2:08 PM
Christine V. (397)	HAVE A FUN WEEKEND! HAVE A BLESSED & PEACEFUL DAY. HUGS OF FRIENDSHIP! CHRISTINE
May 28, 2009 2:22 PM
Christine V. (397)	HAVE A HAPPY DAY! CHRISTINE IT IS WONDERFUL HAVING YOU AS MY FRIEND, CHRISTINE PEACE, CHRISTINE
May 25, 2009 4:41 PM
Christine V. (397)	THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM... HUGS OF FRIENDSHIP, CHRISTINE ARE TREASURES...
May 21, 2009 1:13 AM
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May 19, 2009 9:47 PM
Olga M. (325)
May 19, 2009 2:06 PM
Talathiel T. (138)	Happy Birthday Donna!!
May 18, 2009 6:03 AM
Brendan K. (148)	Have a wonderful birthday, Donna. May the day be a good one and may the year ahead be filled with many blessings.
May 16, 2009 3:27 PM
Charming K. (312)	Flying papers, multi colours of balloon, delicated blossom, fantastic people, love and laughter. What it describes? HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
May 13, 2009 1:34 PM
Christine V. (397)	MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED WITH FUN, LAUGHTER, FAMILY, FRIENDS! HUGS OF FRIENDSHIP, CHRISTINE
May 13, 2009 12:51 PM
NorthrunnerCan G. (409)	Happy Birthday Donna)
May 12, 2009 10:38 PM
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May 12, 2009 5:07 PM
Vikas S. (218)	wish you very happy forthcoming birthday which is on 19 May
Feb 16, 2009 1:07 PM
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Jan 17, 2009 6:48 AM
Christine V. (397)	JUST SWINGING IN TO SAY THANK YOU DONNA FOR ALL THAT YOU DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD. I APPRECIATE YOU! HAVE A FUN WEEKEND! HUGS OF FRIENDSHIP, CHRISTINE
Nov 27, 2008 5:47 PM
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Nov 24, 2008 9:48 PM
Merry S. (21)	Christian Glitter by www.christianglitter.com Thanks for adding me
Nov 10, 2008 7:22 PM
Christine V. (397)	HUGS OF FRIENDSHIP-CHRISTINE
Nov 10, 2008 7:20 PM
Christine V. (397)	BOND, JAMES BOND...
Oct 12, 2008 9:31 AM
Brendan K. (148)	Have a wonderful thanksgiving, Donna.
Oct 3, 2008 5:26 AM
Em A. (2425)	I AM GLAD TO BE YOUR FRIEND! HUGS!