Anena Cindrella

Uganda |Crocheter
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Anena Cindrella spent the majority of her childhood years caring for sick mother and father as well as her siblings. Despite her early hardships and having a lot of responsibility at such a young ago, Cindrella maintains a playful disposition. Today she is able to support and send to school her four younger siblings. She hopes to continue to save so that she can buy land and build a home for her family and give them safe, happy lives.

DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“I dream of building a home for my family so that my younger brothers and sisters will have a safe place to live.”

INTERESTS & HOBBIES
“I enjoy reading when I am not working.”

MESSAGE TO KNOWN SUPPLY
“To the founders and promoters of KNOWN SUPPLY, thank you. You have done many wonderful things in Northern Uganda and have changed our lives in positive ways.”


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Previous Thank Yous

Janine Tellinghuisen

December 23, 2020

Cinderella, thank you for the beautiful flannel shirt! It fits perfectly, is warm and made of lively colors (dark blue and yellow). It is one of my favorite pieces to wear.

Cassandra Macnaughtan

December 15, 2015

Thank you for being such an important part in this project! All the way from Canada, I thank you! Good luck with building your home <3

Kendra Douglas

March 16, 2013

Dearest Anena,
You are truly amazing! Reading the stories of the many women in your country and to receive a hat that you have made I am honored. Upon opening the package, I began to cry. It's beautiful! I will continue to support Krochet Kids and do continue to make people warm and happy with your beautiful creations :*

Ed Wilgus

January 5, 2013

Anena,

You are a magician! My daughter, Kali, just came back from Uganda after working with Krochet Kids. She surprised me at Christmas with a very special hat made by your magic fingers. The color of the hat was that of my favorite sports team, The Ohio State Buckeyes...the largest university in the United States. Every time I put on this hat, I will think of you and your family. I so appreciate the gift of your handwork and all you did to work together with my daughter. It is truly amazing to realize that you are making so very many people around the world smile. Please know that I also appreciated reading your personal story...truly courageous. It moved me to tears. Thank you for helping me to realize that relationships are a gift to be treasured, just like the hat you made me.
My warmest thanks and deepest appreciation. You ROCK!
Ed

Yihui Chen

January 1, 2013

Hi Cindrella! Thank you for my new Betty hat! I bought it at Urbana, which is a huge student missions conference in America. You inspire me and I pray that God will bless you and keep you!

*anena cinderella

December 25, 2012

am also amazed ur my name sake .am anena cinderella as well.
i come from mucwini kitgum uganda,northern uganda.
i am in makereerre university kampala

Dakota Sandras

March 8, 2012

Hi Cindrella!
I was blessed enough to get to come visit Uganda myself and visit KKi, which is where I got the hat I have that you made. Thank you so much for your hard work! I hope you are blessed by the mission of Krochet Kids and I know that God is totally present there. I was so sad I didn't get to meet you or any of the other women while we were there but I hope I will get to someday!
Apwoyo!

Teri Lutz

February 29, 2012

Dear Cindrella- I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE my gold Betty hat that you made so beautifully!! I live in northern Minnesota, USA and we have winter (snow) here 3-4 months each year. It has kept my head and ears warm. I have had many, many compliments on it. I will continue to wear it year-round because it is so cool!! God's richest blessings!

Ethan Radike

January 23, 2012

Thank you so much, i love the hat i got from you! God bless you and i hope you get that house soon, i wish you and your family all the luck you could have.

Emma Haselow

January 12, 2012

I just received a Bella that you made and I love it. May God bless you and provide for you in every way. I will keep you in my prayers.

Blake Fields

January 5, 2012

Thank you very much CInderella! Hope you have an amazing day :)

Bernadette Connell

January 3, 2012

Anena, I love your hat! Much success to you in reaching your goals. I will continue to support you in your efforts to care for your family.

Mallory Brown

December 26, 2011

Dear Anena,

my mom bought me one of your fabulous hats for christmas and i was so surprised to find out that it was hand made because it is so beautiful. thank you for everything that you do and i hope that everything is turning out like a cindrella story :) keep living life to the fullest

Kendell Snow

December 26, 2011

Cinderella,
I got one of the betty hats you made for christmas. It is one of the greatest gifts i have ever gotten. I hope you and your family are well. Best of luck for the future! (:
-kendell

Mattie

December 25, 2011

Cindrella,

thank you so much for the wonderful work that you do. I just bought a hat, and it is beautiful. You are a very brave, strong person, and your siblings are blessed to have you to look up to. We will pray for you and your family, and I think I am going to get a hat for my sister as well.

thank you, and good luck to you and your family!

Robin G

December 22, 2011

Dear Anena, thank you for this beautiful hat that will be given to my mom for Christmas. I hope it will help you with your younger brothers and sisters. Keep praying and reading your Bible. God is good to those who love him.

Cassandra San Roman

December 22, 2011

Thank you so much. I will always cherish knowing the story behind it. You're an inspiration and I'm glad to say I'm wearing one of your hats and was able to help make a difference. I wish you luck in your dreams.
Love, Cassie.

Trecia S.

December 19, 2011

thank you so much for my hat! you are a wonderful women and your work is beautiful!!! I'm not really a person who wears hats but your hat has changed my mind! :D thank you so much again! and by the way your name is very pretty

Best of luck to you and your loved ones Cindrella
~Trecia S.

Celina Avalos

December 11, 2011

Anena Cindrella,

Thank you so much for my amazing handmade hat. It was a gift from a friend for this holiday season and I hope that this only helps you get one step closer to achieve your dreams and wishes. You're an amazing and strong woman Cindrella. Best of luck to you and your family.

God Bless,
Celina Avalos

Greg Strickler

December 6, 2011

Dearest Cindrella,
Although we are half a world away I love the idea of my son bought this beautiful hat for me. He believes what you are doing for you and your family is a great thing and you will receive many Blessings in return. To change one life can lead to changing the world. We will keep you in our prayers.
Thank you
Sincerely
Betty Creswell

Linsey

December 6, 2011

Anena,

Thank you so much for the beautiful hat. I will wear it all the time and tell all my friends about it. I really appreciate the thought and care that you put into this wonderfully unique hat. You are an inspiration. God bless.

Linsey

Kacey Pounds

November 30, 2011

Dearest Cindrella, I have the most beautiful and comfortable beanie that you put your time and care into. I will cherish it knowing it is you who I know made it specifically for Me. I will share your story to Everyone!!! Sending you Blessings From Bakersfield, California.

Love,
Kacey Pounds

Jordan Hart

November 12, 2011

Thanks so much Cindrella, my hat is absolutely gorgeous, I love it! Whenever anyone asks me about it I will be sure to tell them about you. I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to buy another hat.

Thank you!
Jordan Hart

Britt Renee

November 10, 2011

You are a beautiful lady! I absolutely LOVE my hat and the design! I am SO EXCITED to wear* it right away as it will be quite cold tomorrow where I live. I just received my hat in the mail after only 4 days of purchasing it! Beautiful work!!!! Very pretty name too : )

Thank you again!
Britt Renee

Britt Renee

November 10, 2011

You are a beautiful lady! I absolutely LOVE my hat and the design! I am SO EXCITED to where it right away as it will be quite cold tomorrow where I live. I just received my hat in the mail after only 4 days of purchasing it! Beautiful work!!!! Very pretty name too : )

Thank you again!
Britt Renee

Shaian

November 6, 2011

Dear Cindrella,

I love this hat--it will keep me warm! I've been wearing it since I got it yesterday. I'm 11 years old and I think school is important, too. I hope you're able to keep making enough money to keep sending your brothers and sisters to school, and I hope you get some land, too.

Thank you so much!
Shaian

Katie McKelvy

October 24, 2011

Dear Cinderella,
Thank you for the beautiful hat you made. I will definitely be wearing it all winter long!
I will be telling everyoone I know to get one. I love it.

Jessica Guy

October 21, 2011

Cinderella, your story is so unbelievably inspiring. You are such a giving sister and I'm proud to wear the hat you made! I will always think of you and pray for you whenever I wear my Betty hat. Your brothers and sisters are lucky to have a sister like you. Your work is amazing. Thank you again, so much!

Nicole Kavanaugh

October 21, 2011

Cinderella!
I received my hat today and I'm madly in love with it. I got 2 of them and will be sure to send a thank you to the other woman who made it. Many thanks for the beautiful hat, I'm sure it'll keep me warm all winter long. I hope your dream of buying land and building at home for yourself and your siblings comes true. Sending you lots of peace and love from Ontario, Canada. xxxx Nicole

Taylor Paysen

October 11, 2011

My best friend bought me one of your hats for my birthday. It is so beautiful. Your work is amazing. Thank you so much!

Tara Frakes

October 8, 2011

Thank you so much for the hat that you made me! I love it very very much! Everytime I wear it, I will always think of you! It is so inspiring that you are willing to give what you make to your younger siblings. Much love and care!

Caroline Dunphy

October 2, 2011

Thanks for my hat. It is soft, warm and cozy. I got a Betty hat in cream and it is the best hat I have ever had. I am glad to know that your sisters and brothers get to go to school. I will wear my hat to school every day. I live in Colorado where it gets snowy and cold. Thanks again!

Alyssa Marie

October 1, 2011

Dear Cinderella, I absolutely adore the hat you made me it came in today and I love it! I wish you and your family all the best. I really hope you reach all your goals.
Thanks again.
All My Love, Alyssa

Claudia Sotelo

October 1, 2011

Dear Anena Cindrella,
I received my hat today and I love it so much!!! Thank you for all the hard work I imagine you put into making me this beautiful hat. I hope that your dream of building a home for you and your family comes true! I will be telling people about this great program so that they can buy hats!! And you can count on me making another purchase in the near future!

Take Care,
Claudia Sotelo

Hannah Ravelli

September 28, 2011

Cindrella,
I just received my hat that you made. It is beautiful and I can't wait to wear it all winter long. You are beautiful and keep making these beautiful hats! They are awesome!
Thank You,
Hannah Ravelli

Nancy Mangano

September 27, 2011

Thank you, Cindrella!
The art of crochet is very close to my heart as this is one of the many crafts taught to me by my great grandmother.
Yesterday I received my Sail Christoph Scarf. I just love it!
It is so soft, bright and cheery!
I will be ordering several of these as Christmas gifts for my family and friends.
So..happy crocheting!
Nancy from Buffalo, NY. USA

Karen Betts

September 23, 2011

Dear Cindrella,
Thank you so much! I just received my hat today. - it is beautiful!
I will think of you everytime and wear it and say a prayer that you and your family are blessed.
Karen

You made the Twin Fin for me

Elizabeth Dahl

September 17, 2011

Dear Cinderella,
I bought a hat that you made and I LOVE it! Thank you! I will think of you and your sweet family every time I wear it; and when anyone asks about it, I will tell them all about you! You are very talented! I hope that you are well and happy.

Christian

August 24, 2011

Anena Cindrella,
Thank you for my my hat, i just got it today. It's grey and fits wonderfully, i love it! Your hard work will pay off, you will build that home for you and your family. I know because through God all things are possible. I send you and your family prayers and best wishes from San Diego, California.

Vanessa D. Novoa

June 19, 2011

Dearest Cindrella,
Hello from Los Angeles, California! I purchased a beautiful red hat that you made. I love it!! Thank you so much!! :)

Taryn Arnold

April 8, 2011

THANK YOU!!!!!!! I have an amazing laptop case that you made and i love it, but more importantly, i want you to know how great your work is! God has blessed me through you and i pray He blesses you too. Thanks again.

Liv Foster

December 30, 2010

Thank you so much!! Your work is amazing! I will always wear my hat!