Today, Mama, Papa and the family celebrate the ninth birthday of Happy House.It's been a long road - paved with love, laughter and tears - for our founder Sue Hayward and her husband and soulmate, Dave.
Together, they have overcome every obstacle put in their way (and there have been many) to create the most wonderful happy home for children who have come from backgrounds of tragedy, trauma or neglect.
Healing young lives with love, guidance and kindness, they have weaved their magic on hundreds of children and young people.
they and their team have ensured that where possible children have not stayed in care longer than they needed to - successfully repatriating many into family homes in the community.
And they haven't stopped at the Happy House believing that education is the only way to break the cycle of poverty, they have built a school that is second to none - taking children from school starters to secondary leavers.
Mama Sue and Papa Dave's commitment and their honesty, has generated support from all over the world. Child sponsors, fundraisers or donors are all regarded as members of our extended family.
Without their backing there would be no Happy House.
Raising money and generating income is an uphill battle, small charities like our own struggle to compete with the bigger ones that can afford to use resources to promote their cause.
We are grateful to every one who helps us.
Today, we hope you will think of us celebrating our anniversary with all our family at a birthday party on the beach.
We will be thinking of YOU.
