Mangaluru: Johnlyn Toy Exchange & Book Bank delights children at Bal Bhavan


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Mangaluru, Feb 27: In its first outreach on February 24, Johnlyn Toy Exchange & Book Bank delighted 34 children at Bal Bhavan (Children’s Home) at old ‘Remand Home’ in Bondel by presenting them hampers comprising playthings, dolls and children’s books. A team led by John Monteiro, promoter of Johnlyn, fronted scores of donors from Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mumbai and other centers in delivering these goodies to the children hosted by the Bal Bhavan.

The programme included an abridged version of a Bondel Laughter Club session, anchored by John Monteiro, in which the children enthusiastically participated. On their part, they presented impromptu items of song and dance which were enjoyed by all. The superintendent of Bal Bhavan, Laxmi Nayak, welcomed and thanked the Johnlyn team for bringing smiles to her wards’ faces - prompting the outreach team to thank her for giving them the opportunity. The programme concluded with refreshments for the children.

Mohan Monteiro, part of the core team, said many more such outreach programmes are planned and requested prospective donors to bring their generous bounty for neglected, deprived and deserving children to Johnlyn Cottage, Vijaya Bank Lane, Bondel Junction, Mangaluru, adding that his father would be happy to answer queries on the subject on 98862 76608.

  

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