After being severely burned in an accident as a child, Adong Prossy suffered from physical and emotional distress throughout her childhood. Prossy escapes her pain through crocheting and the fellowship she has with the other women at the KK Uganda compound. She enjoys teaching her children how to read and write, and hopes to use the money she earns through crocheting to provide them with a good education.
DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“I hope to send my children to the best schools so that they can have the education that I was unable to receive.”
LOVE DEFINED
“Loving others means caring and providing for them in a way that does not hurt anyone else.”
MESSAGE TO KK intl.
“Thank you for the work you have done for the vulnerable women of Uganda. Because of your gift, our children are now living happy childhoods and getting good educations.”
Previous Thank Yous
Stephanie Coots
August 1, 2017
Thank you for the awesome beanie! I love the design of the cinched front with the KKi logo. It is beautiful and I appreciate it! I love wearing it in the summer on camping trips and it will prove it's worth when the snow starts falling. Thank you again!
Jessica Saba
January 17, 2017
Thank you so much for the stunning scarf! It is one of my most cherished piece of clothing. I received it as a Christmas gift and I plan on giving these gifts in the future.
Kati Stubblebine
April 7, 2016
Thank you so much for making my beautiful beanie. I love to be outdoors, and I'm so excited for all the night spend sleeping beneath the stars being warmed by the beanie that you created for me. I will remain thankful each time!
Deb Lalonde
February 12, 2016
I bought a beautiful mauve Betty Beanie from a local store in Vernon, BC Canada and loved that it had your name on the tag. I love it and will think of you every time I wear it. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Deb
Joshua s Revis
January 7, 2016
Thank you for making the beanie I received. You do amazing work. I'll cherish this gift forever.. Thank you thank you thank you.
Gino Molinaro
December 31, 2015
Thank you! I am from Denver Colorado in the United States and it gets very cold this time of year! I would like to personally thank you for the hat and I will keep you in my prayers and think about you everytime I wear it. Bless you and all of you who do so much for us. Good job and have a happy 2016!
Manuel A. Collazo
December 23, 2015
Adong Prossy, thank you for this beautiful beanie, I received it today and is going to help a lot with the cold weather we are having. God bless you and your family.
Madalyn Covey
September 14, 2015
Adong,
I was shopping in a little store in northern Montana when I came across this beautiful teal crochet beanie. I absolutely adored it, and I loved it even more when I found out the story behind it! Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. I'll be wearing it all of fall and winter here in Utah.
May all of the Lord's blessings be poured out on you and your family.
Madalyn
jennifer
September 9, 2015
Thank you for making crochet items. They are so soft and beautiful. I wish i could crochet. I live in wyoming in the US.
Jennifer
Beth Parmer
August 30, 2015
Hi Adong - loving my Julianne scarf, it's a great weight and feel and the handy little pockets are too much fun. The workmanship is excellent, thank you! Will wear it all winter with my daughter who has one too in a different color ?. Enjoy your kids and thanks again. - Beth
Kalli Ann
March 16, 2015
I absolutely love the color and style of my new crotchet hat by you! Sending you many blessings from the state of Arkansas in the United States!
Jedidiah Goodwin
December 29, 2014
My cousin gave me a hat that you made and I love it! It fits me perfect, it is very comfortable and keeps me warm in the winter! Thank you so much! You did a great job!!
Tina W.
December 6, 2014
Thank you Adong.
I recently bought "The Betty" and it is super soft, comfortable, and very adorable. I will be wearing all winter long during the cold weather here in Indiana., USA. Wishing you and your family all the best. Continue the great work.
-Tina
Diane Perdomo
November 18, 2014
Hi Adong.
I recently purchased 'The Betty' hat that you made and just wanted to say thank you. It looks so cute and is very warm. I can see the care that you put into the product. I will wear it well. Good luck to you and your family.
-Diane
Marnie Meisinger
October 15, 2014
Hi Adong. I recently bought the hat you crocheted, and just wanted to say thank you. It is absolutely beautiful. I live in Canada, and will wear it throughout the cold season here. I hope that you are well and that all of your dreams come true. Continue the great work, as you are a very talented person.
Marnie
laura hayes
September 27, 2014
Dear Adong, I would personally like to thank you for the beautiful beanie you made. I just recently bought it and wearing it makes me feel beautiful and just fantastic, you do great work. I Hope you and your family are well, and I hope all of your wishes and hard work pay off to help with the children's education. Thank you so much again from us over in USA. We will keep you in our thoughts, good luck
linda
September 17, 2014
I am proud to wear your hat and proud of you for providing your children with the joy of reading and writing an furthering their education!
sara
March 9, 2014
Thank you Star Sis Adong Prossy**I purchased your betty beenie in Sag Harbor NY and wear it to the ocean- Sara
Annalise Bridges
October 28, 2013
Thank you so much for my hat! I wear it everyday I love it so much! You did a wonderful job (:
NICOLE TRACEY
October 6, 2013
Thank you Adong Prossy! My hat is wonderful, I love it!!!!
India
September 14, 2013
Thank you for this wonderful hat!
From, India
Mary Trimble
August 15, 2013
I love hats but have never been a big wearer of them, and when I got your hat for Christmas one year, it immediately became my favorite accessory. Thanks so much. God bless you.
Ruth Furlong
February 24, 2013
Thank you for the wonderful hat! I never suit hats and have been looking for two years for one to look good. . And it was your hat! I hope my small purchase helps you fulfil your dreams for your children. Thank you! Ruth
Reagan
February 2, 2013
I just bought a pouch that you made. I am a kid too and I hope your kids get the chance to have an excellent education. Every time I use the pouch I pray for you and you children. Thank you Adong!
Miranda crossen
January 23, 2013
Thank you so much for the hat, I really appreciate how warm and beautiful this hat is. I will think of you every time I wear it. You are such a strong women and I admire what you are doing to spread awareness everywhere. I send many blessings to you and your family and hope the best for you. Thank you so much, miranda
Ariana Thakurdeen
January 2, 2013
Prossy, I appreciate all of your hard work and love put into this beautiful hat. I wear it proudly and it keeps me warm! Continue spreading your love throughout the world! I pray that God will watch over protect, and have your dreams come true! Thank you Adong! :)
Karissa Ty
December 20, 2012
Hey! Thank you for making my beanie! I got it a while back but thank you so much! Hope you have a good holiday!
Mary Claire Wiley
December 10, 2012
Dear Adong,
Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. My dad got me this for my birth day today and it is my favorite present. I hope this program has helped you along in life. You are an amazingly powerful woman, and I can only hope to one day day be like you. Your story has truely inspired me and I will always remember you even though I am only 11. Please keep up the aw inspiring work. From Springfield, Missouri...
Alejandro Marin
December 4, 2012
Thank you so much for my amazing, beautiful hat... I love it, all my friends keep asking me where I got such an amazing work of art from. Keep working hard and be proud of what you do, you have a great skill. I will send prayers for you and your family! from Reno, Nevada...
Katrina Melton
December 1, 2012
Thank you so much for your beautiful work. I will enjoy the hat I think of you when I wear it. The hat was a gift from my mother. it is amazing how such a small thing can bring so many people from different places together. I appreciate your skill in creating these hats. Thank you again
Katrina Melton- Lake Wylie South Carolina United States
Kaylin Thomas
November 29, 2012
I just bought myself a hat that you made.. It is so beautiful, and such a nice green color. This company is so amazing and I am glad I can personally thank you!! I wish you and your children all the best.
Kaylin
California
Trevor DeVage
November 22, 2012
Adong,
Thank you so much for making my hat. I have told numerous people about you and how you make the best hat I have ever worn. I pray that you are well and know that we think of you often in our home. Thank you again.
Annie Lay
September 23, 2012
Thank you so much for the hat you made! I absolutely love it. It is so warm and soft, I want to wear it every day! Prayers and positive energy towards you and your family.
Kristina Regier
August 28, 2012
Prossy, you are so wonderful! Thank you for knitting my lovely hat, I get compliments all the time! I feel so lucky to have a hat PERSONALLY made just for me and not by a machine. I pray that your efforts will bring prosper and happiness to your family and community! I am behind you 100%!
with love,
kristina
Makayla King
July 9, 2012
The hat you made is so soft and cute! You are so talented! Thank you so much for the hat and I'm so happy I could give to a good cause. <3
Brenna Wolfe
July 8, 2012
Thank you for this hat. I love it, it is adorable. You are very talented with what you do, it is summer in america right now, but i cant wait until a cold day, or winter to wear it, thank you once again :) <3
Sydney Dowben
June 19, 2012
I don't know what the name is for the item you made for me, but it is a very fashionable headband that fits perfectly. I know that you can provide your children with the education they deserve and more because if you really want something and are willing to work even harder for your dollar than you ever did before then you will make it. When the people around you, even world wide, know that you will stop at nothing everyone respects that goal. Right now I feel like I owe you a magical gift and I am willing to give you something that I made. I usually don't do that or feel that when I buy a dress or something else at a retail store. It feels special to know who made my item and they're background. Although you don't know mine I already feel like we're friends, ya know? Well have a great day and good luck friend.
:)
Mimi Tran
January 19, 2012
Thank you so much Prossy! I wear the hat every time I walk to school and it keeps me nice and warm. I wish you the best and hope you are one step closer to your dreams.
Lindsey Tran
December 25, 2011
Thank you so much, Prossy! The hat you made is definitely the best Christmas present I have received. I'm glad your story, and others alike, are being spread world wide. Thank you again for the hard work and effort you put into making such a beautiful hat. I wish you the best for both you and your family. :D
Much love from Vegas! <3
gabby Marderosian
December 25, 2011
Thank you Prossy, my hat is amazing. Every time i wear it i will think of you and your story.
With love, Gabby
Katie kramer
December 25, 2011
Thank you for sharing your talents with others! I just received a hat you made and am absolutely grateful! Keep spreading the love!
Chloe Roach
December 24, 2011
Thank you so much for my beautiful burgundy Betty hat. I love it so much and the signature inside makes it so much more important to me. I got it for Christmas and it was definitely my favorite gift of the year. Your story is so empowering and inspiring. I hope your children are doing well and as are you. You are such a strong woman.
Becca
December 11, 2011
Thank you sooo much Adong! The hat i bought is so warm and comfy! So many people at my school have bought these hats because they love them. I love how you love to teach children, and it's perfect because i love to teach children too. Keep the hard work up, it's amazing <3
Asha
November 26, 2011
Thank you for my beautiful hat! I love it and have already received so many compliments. Thank you for putting in the time to make such a wonderful piece. I hope you and your family are well and I look forward to any other pieces of yours that I might encounter. Sending love from San Francisco, California
Hayden Walker
October 31, 2011
thank you my hat is great, but not as great as you
shaloam
Ashley Gaffney
October 30, 2011
THank you for the warm hat you have made for me, i hope your dreams come true and your children can go to school for better education. This hat will keep me warm and snuggly and free of colds, while I am in the mountains snowbarding. Thank you Adong Prossy
Cara Judd
October 15, 2011
Thank you for the beautiful hat you created. Your story is really inspiring and I hope your children get the absolute best education possible. God Bless!!
Erin Tetreault
October 14, 2011
Thank you very, very much for my hat. It makes me happy when I wear it, plus it's cozy. ~Love, ET
Tracy Tolleson
October 12, 2011
THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL HAT! I LOVE IT, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! :)
Kelsey Reisdorph
October 4, 2011
I just got my hat in the mail and I love it already! Thank you so much for making this for me. I really respect what you and the other women in Uganda are doing. I hope that you and your children are doing well! I'll think of you everytime I put on this hat! Thank you so much!
JOYCE WAWRZYNIAK
October 1, 2011
I have four beautiful children myself and when I saw the ad for krochet kids I knew I needed a hat. I shared this with everyone...I think this is a wonderful idea to raise awareness...I couldn't imagine not being able to send my children to school you are amazing and wonderful in every way and the funny thing is I think you helped me more than I can ever help you. You have touched my heart and opened my eyes I could only hope others will be as inspired as i was when I saw the ad......with much love and hope may god bless you and all of your loved ones....
Thank you so much the hat is beautiful,
LOVE JOYCE <3
Juelaine Noa
September 29, 2011
You did an amazing job on my betty hat! I love it and I wear it with pride. This organization has encouraged me to volunteer in Africa. Your story it so inspiring and you sound like a very strong and independent woman. You are amazing and I hope for the best for you. You inspiring to me and I share this with everyone. MAHALO SO MUCH!
Melissa Harju
September 21, 2011
I have four children myself and I was watching tv and saw a commercial and came to this web site. I love everything about this company's mission..... I live in one of the coldest places in the United States with the most snow fall. I will be telling everyone I know about your wonderfull work and will be buying All of our hats and scarves and anything else we can use from you and the other wonderfull woman that do such a beautiful job....Thank you so much......:0)
Sofi Aguilar
September 9, 2011
Thank you so much for making my beautiful hat, i absolutely love it! I can't wait to wear. I pray that you'll be blessed with happiness and I wish you and your family the best. All you ladies are truly inspirational! <3
-Love, Sofi <3
Cassady Willis
September 3, 2011
Prossy, I just received my mustard yellow Barney in the mail!! It is lovely and I am so excited to wear it! Although the last three months it has been over 100 degrees every day, but soon I can enjoy it. My prayer for you and your family is that through this you will be blessed with a joy and happiness that comes from God. You are not alone and my husband and I will pray for you and your children! Thank you again!!
with love
Cassady
Erica Mckenney
August 29, 2011
Thank you so much for making my beautiful hat! I love the color and I'll be wearing it a lot come winter time. I'm so happy that I can help you afford to send your children to school ! I hope they prosper while receiving a great education.
Love, Erica
Katie Jobczynski
August 25, 2011
Thank you Prossy for the beautiful Betty hat that you crocheted. I pray that you and your family are well and happy. "there are three things that will endure: faith, hope, and love. but the greatest of these is love" 1 corinthians 13:13
In love, Katie
Rahael Steeger
August 25, 2011
Thank you so much Prossy! I love my scarf you crocheted! It's absolutely stunning.(: Everytime I wear this I pray for you and your children. You're are such an inspiration to me. Thank you again!
With much love,
Rachael
Laura Beck
August 5, 2011
Thank you so much for making such a beautiful hat. I have been wearing it non-stop since I bought it earlier today! You are such an inspiring woman and I hope to be as strong as you when I grow up. With love from California <3
Ryan Ceurvorst
May 5, 2011
Prossy, I appreciate the care you crocheted in my Barney cap and am so glad that I could provide you something in return for such a wonderful gift. You are an inspiration and your children must be so proud of you. -- Ryan Ceurvorst, Seattle, Washington, USA
Carole Christian
March 28, 2011
thank you so much for sharing your talents with me. We love the hats. I'll pray for you and your children.
Carole Christian, California
Angela
March 19, 2011
Hi there! Thanks so much for the awesome hat you made! I love it, you make beautiful things because your a beautiful person! Take care, Rebecca Becicka
Deanna
March 18, 2011
Thank you for sharing this gift with me. I will always think of you when I wear my hat. <3
with love,
minerva santoyo
san antonio tx
Char Ehlling
December 23, 2010
Thank you so much. I just recieved this hat. I love it and will think of you every time I wear it. You are an amazing, strong woman and an inspiration to your children. Thank you!
Andjela Collins
December 17, 2010
Thank you so much for sharing your gift of crocheting with the rest of the world. I just received one of the hats made by you as a Christmas present and absolutelly love it. I will think of you and your family every time I wear it and pray for many blessings to come your way!