SCIF Blue Bag – A Valuable Lesson By Libby Gear Excitement was in the air as we landed in South Africa to embark upon another family safari with Madubula Safaris; however, this safari was more than a little different than previous safaris. Not only were my family with me but accompanying us were my best …
By Britt Longoria Feelings of compassion, humanity, and a sense of personal appreciation unfold within us when we give back to others. There is nothing more significant than an opportunity to center one’s focus on how much we have to be grateful for. This comes from the act of giving to people who are less …
By Tom Mattusch On a recent trip to South Africa with Thormahlen & Cochran, Lisa and I wanted to continue our tradition of working with the SCIF Humanitarian efforts by taking a Blue Bag. Karen Crehan sent me a new Bell Family bag with a few items as a starter along with the suggested list …
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By Todd Hisey Fifteen years ago, Laura Birch observed a new mother in need at her Church in Jeffreys Bay South Africa and reached out to help her. That initial act of kindness resulted in the establishment of the The Healthy Mom and Baby Clinic (HMBC), which today the Birch’s fund through the proceeds of …
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By Alice Monarch A few years ago, a new dimension was added to the SCI Blue Bag program with the sponsorship of the Amy Bell Family “Pay It Forward” SCI Blue Bag. After the sudden death of Amy Bell, a young huntress and philanthropist, her family teamed up with the SCI Foundation and purchased SCI …
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by Libby Gear My dad helped me arrange a Blue Bag for our recent trip to South Africa with Madubula Safaris. Madubula actually had a blue bag that had been left with them from a previous trip, so we were able to fill two bags with jerseys, socks and shoes for all 24 students of …
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Meals being loaded onto truck for shipment to Mozambique Helping people helps wildlife. SCI members have a long history of “Paying it Forward” around the world. The SafariCare Bell Family Blue Bag Program brings much needed humanitarian aid to some of the most remote corners of the world. To help those in need following the …
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Partnerships with groups like the International Wildlife Fellowship Foundation (IWFF) allow SCI Foundation to greatly expand the impact of its successful Safari-Care Bell Family Blue Bag program around the world. And, while this partnership has helped IWFF reach out to help hundreds of those in need through the Blue Bag program, sometimes it all comes …
While on safari with Gamka Safaris just outside of Port Elizabeth, South Africa with owner Ken Whiley serving as PH and host, Kurt and Karla Walbeck of Fall Creek, WI and Mike and Erin Gate of Nestor Falls, Ontario, Canada and the team from Outdoor Bound TV generously took the time to give back to …
SCI Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership between our Foundation, the Ellen and Larry Bell Family, and the International Wildlife Fellowship Foundation (IWFF) aimed at helping those in need in Africa through an expansion of the successful Safari-Care Bell Family Blue Bag program. This new partnership provides Blue Bags and funding for IWFF …
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