My mom bought a cute teddy beanie made by you for my baby boy due in June 2019. Thanks a lot. God bless you always.

My name is Kaycee and I'm from New Jersey! I bought a sweater of your creation at a music festival called firefly! I absolutely love it, thank you for your work and spreading the love <3

I bought an adorable beanie made by you. Thank you so much, and I hope your dreams come true!

I just received your adorable fox hat for my Son. It is precious and so beautifully made. Thank you for all you do. We will take great care of his hat! Thank you! ❤️

My name is Erik Sigmund. I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , USA. I wanted to thank you for my hat. It is very cold during the winters here and your hat has been keeping me very warm. Your crocheting is beautiful. I has become my favorite hat and I wear it everyday. I again want to thank you so much for this beautiful hat.

Dear Zipola,
It is wonderful to meet you through email and through the gift of one of your beautifully crafted hats. Mine is very soft and comfortable to wear. It also keeps me warm in these cold Maine, USA, winters. I was surprised to see where you are from as my daughter's husband was from Uganda. They have four beautiful children that we all love very much. You have done an incredible job with your life despite the struggles you have had to endure. God has wonderful plans for you and your life. I see from your picture that you are a beautiful young woman and I can imagine you are a wonderful Mother to your child. I pray for much happiness and success for you both. May God Bless you and make all your hopes and dreams come true, Zipola. Thank you so much for your beautiful hat.

I just received my first hat today. I want to thank you for such a beautiful product! It's so soft, and just my style. It breathes very well (my head thanks you!) I look forward to keeping my head warm in what has turned out to be a rather cold winter here in Oregon, USA. Thanks again, and may many blessings visit you and yours. -Benji

Dear Anek,

I received my first hat today and I wanted to say excellent craftsmanship!!!! I hope that you continue to be a beacon of positivity in your daily journeys. Whatsoever you dream of, you can accomplish! As things in the U.S. enter a time of contention, I am reminded that there are so many other things worth fighting for. Thank you for you gift, and thank you for having the courage to share it with the world!

Dear Anek!! Thank you so much for using your gifts and talents to provide people with something. AND that something is awesome! I LOVE the hat. I got it as a gift. not knowing what KK was all about. It is amazing to read your story and I pray that God continues to bless you in all your endeavors. I hope you can read this. Know I will be praying for you. Keep your head up! God is using you in a big way! Much love - Levi Taylor

Thank you very much. The hat is beautifully made and I appreciate your gift to this world

Dear Anek,
You are amazing! It has been years since I bought my first hat from Krochet Kids and I have always intended to write, but always put it off. I want you to know that I have been wanting to thank you and I will wait no longer. I am proud to say that you are the person responsible for making me fall in love with the work that the ladies of Uganda and Peru have made. I wear my hat as often as I can. I want you to know that your hands made something special that I wear on my head. I am a teacher and I tell my students often that you live across the Atlantic Ocean, but you are with me every day. Thank you, Anek. You have a gift and I am glad that you shared it with me.

Dear Zipola,

I love the hat you made for me. You did an awesome job, You are very talented. I hope you and your siblings are doing well and that one day your wishes come true. Never give up. Best wishes and good luck to you!

Dear Zipola,
Thank you so much for the hat you made me, I love it so much!! It's a really pretty teal color which I love and it's so soft. You did an amazing job making it and I wish I was as talented at crocheting as you are!! Your story is really touching and moving. You've been through a lot and you still stay positive and happy- I really admire you for that. I hope your siblings are good and I hope you are good as well. Keep crocheting, you're truly talented!! I hope you do go to school in the future and that all your dreams come true.

You inspire me, xoxo,
Maia

Great work and craftsmanship! My nine month daughter received Teddy as a gift and it fits great. It's so soft and warm, I know she will wear this all winter.
Good luck with all that you do.

Dear Zipola,
Thank you so much for my hat!! I believe I have the lily hat in maroon that you made. Out of all of the hats that I own, it is my favorite!! I hope to one day see your house that you built on your very own plot of land. Never give up on your dreams and again, thank you for such a wonderful gift, you have a great talent!(:
Love,
Tay<3

Thank you, Zipola, for my lovely hat. It really is beautiful and much appreciated. Wishing you all the best in all you do.

I just wanted to say thank you for the awesome work that you are doing! Keep dreaming and reaching for your goals! Sing that gospel and one day soon, it'll all be yours! I love my hat, the material is so soft! I'll be back to buy more!! Be well!

Zipola! This is Jenni who stayed with Pastor Peter King this summer. I was looking at KK and remembered you worked for them so I found your picture. It was so exciting to see you :). Hope you are doing well. We miss you all and hope to visit again soon.
Love,
Jenni
yenni_lauren@yahoo.com

Thank you so much for making my little girl 'the Betty Jr.'. We now have matching hats! Wishing you all the best.

Thank you for the hat you made! It's beautiful and I find myself wearing it all the time. I hope your situations improve and you are able to realize all of your hopes and dreams.

Beautiful Zipola,
I am filled with you to wear this lovely headband and to support you and your dreams while wearing it. You are such a strong, talented woman! I am praying for you to have many blessings in your work so that you may build a home for you and your child. May God bless you each day and night. You are now in my daily prayers, dear Zipola.

Thank you so much Zipola for my beautiful hat. Your bright smile and touching story just makes me hat that much more wonderful. You're an inspiration to all and your bravery will take you far. Things will turn around for you, ad you truly deserve it. Thank you again!

Thanks Zipola for the mauve "Lucille" hat!
It's so beautiful! My Grandparents bought it for me, and I've been wearing it since. I'm praying for you.

God Bless,
Aubree

Zipola, thank you for the beautiful gray hat you have crocheted for me. It is soo comfortable! Now that winter Break is soon to be over I am going to wear my hat to school and show all my friends. I hope you and your child will have a very good new year. I hope that because I bought the wonderful you crocheted the money will be able to support your family! Thank you for the time and effort you put into making this hat! love Heart:)

Anek Zipola!
I was so happy to recieve my hat and I want to thank you for your beautiful workmanship!
I love it!
I pray that you and your family get blessed!
You keep doing the hard work you do and it will truely be rewarded!
I hope you guys have a Merry CHristmas and God bless! =]

Thanks Miss Zipola!

My girlfriend bought me an awesome burgundy headband, looks great with my dreads!
Thank you for your hard work, you make beautiful products :)

_The black beanie is simply AMAZING(:
Thank you Zipola for putting all your hard
work&and dedication unto your products
I absolutely love it thank you(:
God Bless you for EVERYTHING you have done!

Recently diagnosed with cancer and with the winter coming on this hat fits great and keeps my head warm. Thanks for the hat. Really appreciate it.

Anek Zipola,

You are such a wonderful young lady! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I am in love with the recent headband I purchased! Your story inspires us in so many ways. I hope all your dreams come true because you surely deserve it.

Take Care!

I Just want to say...... I love my hat. I'm a mom of 3 . I'm 43 and I moved here from Tucson Az. I came across many hat's since I have live here in Washington and I do have to say .......this one is the best. Thank for being wonderful ladies that you all are.

I love this hat!!! I just got it--it's a lilac buret--and I liked it so much that I went back and bought another!!! It's soooo well-made...! Reading your story, I can see that you're not only talented, but are incredibly strong, intelligent, and it looks like you are very beautiful, as well. Get to school, follow your dreams, keep using this awesome talent, and don't let anybody stand in your way!!! :)

Thank you for your beautiful hat. It's made it to Canada and is doing a brilliant job keeping me warm this chilly winter.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for the hat you made, it will help keep me warm during the cold North Dakota winters. Your courage and positivity is such an inspiration to so many people. Best wishes to you and your child! :-)

Take Care,

Heidi

Zipola,

Thank you so much for my hat! I have been wanting one for months and I could not have asked for a better one. I hope things continue to get better for you. Once again thanks a lot!

Holly

Hi Anek Zipola, I read about Krochet Kids in a magazine and was hooked. I love the intentions of this organization and bought the Betty hat to show my support. I love the quality and thickness of the hat you crocheted. It is beautiful! Thanks so much for the time and effort you devoted to create this hat. I look forward to buying more products from Krochet Kids in the future. Take care!

Jessica S.

Zipola,
Thank you so much for my hat! I will wear it often and think of you and your touching life story. You are an amazing woman, and I know God has many plans for you. I haven't even met you, but I already feel that we have a bond, and I love you so much! I pray that all of your dreams will come true and God will use your life to touch many others. Again, thank you so much!

Alaina

Zipola,

Thank you so much for my beautiful hat! It was a wonderful surprise to open my present on Christmas morning and find it. I have been wearing it all morning and will continue to do so.
Thank you again and I hope that everything works out for you!

Anneka

Thank you so much Zipola for my hat! I love it! I appreciate the time you've put into making my hat. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks again!

Hi my name is ruby and i'm 11 years old. I love the hat youve made. I will wear it to school and show all of my friends and tell them your story and your dream of going back to school. I wish you good heath for you and your family

love ruby age 11

Dear Zipola,

I purchased 'The Toob' about 2 months ago and I love it. Thank you for all your hard work. I get many compliments on it. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May god bless you and keep you.

Jermaine

Dear Zipola,

I purchased a beautiful mustard yellow hat in the summer and I love it so much! I wish I could crochet as well as you! I hope that one day you are able to go back to school, build your own home, and have a family someday! I will be praying for you! God bless and thank you for such a wonderful gift!

Love,

Tay

Thank you so much for my beautiful hat! I will think of you and your inspiring story every time I wear it.

Love,

Erin

Dear Anek Zipola,

I purchased the Betty hat in the paprika color and absolutely love it! It is beautiful! It makes me feel so good to purchase a hat made by one of the many dedicated and talented women in the Krochet Kids program and I truly hope it will help you succeed in life. I pray that all of your dreams for the future come true. May God bless you for years to come!

Love,
Jennifer Martens

I first saw the commercial on TV for the hats and their cause. I fell in love with the idea, and what they represent. I bought one of your unique creations, the Betty. I love the idea of each stich representing something bigger like the poverty of all those in Uganda. It's winter here on the East Coast of America, and I wear my hat with various outfits. I appriciate the work and love you put into my hat. Thank you Anek.
Love, Elizabeth.

Thank you so much for the amazing hat that you made! I'm so glad I got my hat and that I am able to contribute in helping you out! Thanks so much again! And keep up with the great work! Cheryl

PHYLLIS ROUTLEDGE December 7, 2011
I purchased this lovely Betty Hat for my grandchild ...Natalie for Christmas
I know she will be very pleased with your lovely hat.
I pray your dreams will come true, completing your education, and some
day will be able to have your dream house with land to grow flowers and
vegetables. GOD is always good.....always good is GOD>
Always remember JESUS loves you... the BIBle tells you so.
Blessings....Phyllis Routledge

Thank you for my lovely hat. I love it. Every stitch is so beautiful and well done. God has blessed you with a beautiful talent. I hope you continue to use it through Krochet Kids international. Once again I love my hat...it is a beautiful hat. God Loves You. Love Katelyn

thank you for my beautiful hat i love it every stitch is so lovely and well done god has blessed you with an amazing talent and i hope you contiue to use it with krochetkids international once again i love my hat love,katelyn

thank you for making my lovely hat i love it every stitch is so beautiful. i hope you have a great life. jesus loves you soo much for giving you this beautiful talent and i hope you contiue to use it love ,katelyn

Thank you Zipola for the beautiful hat! I love it and I'm so excited to start wearing it!

Anek Zipola,
Thank you for my beautiful blue Thomas hat. I cannot wait until the weather gets colder so I can wear it. I hope that your dreams can become reality one day!
-Liz

Anek Zipola,
Thank you so much for the 5207.5 hat, it's become one of my favorites! Your story is an inspiration and I wish you the best.
-Leslie

Zipola,
I recently recieved "The Toob" that you have crocheted, and it is amazing! I will wear it all winter long, thank you so much and keep up the great work!

Dear Zipola,

Today I got my hat you made in the mail. I was very excited because it just started to get cold here, there was even a snow storm last week and now I have something to keep my head warm when I walk to school. The Hodge Podge hat you made was very beautiful, and the quality and craftsmanship of it shows.Your optimism and perseverance is so inspiring. I wish you and your family the very best. Every time I look at or wear my hat I will think of you. I want you to know I appreciate the time you took to make this hat. Thank you so much!

Best,
Mary
Wyoming, USA

Hey Zipola!

Today I got a red Betty hat that you made! It's perfect, I love it! Thank you for your hard work, I hope that you keep working to achieve your goals! I think it was meant to be that I got a hat made by you- I love watching movies and singing too!!

Hillary
L.A., USA

Dear Zipola,
You have an incredible story, I can't imagine the hardships you've been through. You truly are amazing to have such a positive outlook on life, and such high expectations for yourself. I wish you the best in your future, may God bless you and your child! Also thank you for my lovely hat, I envy your skills.

I'll keep you in my prayers,
Taylor

Hey Zipola!
What an incredible story you have!
My girlfriend just gave me a hat you made for my birthday. Not sure which one of us will be wearing it more.
We love it so much and we look forward to hearing an update on how you are doing!
Thanks again!

Blessings,
Adam and Ginny

Hi Zipola! Which is correct, Anek or Zipola as your first name? I had a little trouble finding you..but I did. Today my Twin Fin Hat came in the mail! WooHoo! It is so cool!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love the comment above from Jim in Canada.... so well said. May you have peace and happiness and realize all you dreams. I will think of you and speak of you every time I wear my hat. I will be back to buy more.
You are a lovely, strong, beautiful lady. My prayers are with you and yours always.

Love and hugs,
Leslie Shuey
Pennsylvania USA

Thank you Anek for my Betty hat! I absolutely love it and it's perfect! :) I'm so happy to now have a face to put with the name written inside the hat. I wish you the best of luck in the future and hope only good things come to you from now on.
Thanks for your hard work and many blessings to you. With gratitude and love, Katey:)

Great hat, better story..not sure which will keep me warmer, your hat or your story.

Jim
Canada

Zipola,
Thanks for the hat, I just got it for my birthday and it is beautifully made. i have been wanting this hat for weeks and i am so glad you made it. Thanks for your hard work, and i hope you achieve all your dreams in the near future.
All thanks and best wishes,
A Friend in the US

Dear Zipola,
Thank you so much for making a beautiful hat for me! It will definitely keep me warm in the cold West Virginia winters! You give me so much hope! You're an incredibly strong person for taking on the responsibilities you have. I hope that you will be able to fulfill all your dreams and go far in life.
Your friend in WV,
Shilo

Dear Zipola,

Thank you for the beautiful yellow Betty hat you crocheted for me. It is beautiful and soft, but more importantly, I hope my small contribution to you can help bring you prosperity and closer to achieving your dreams.

Dearest Anek Zipola,
You are such a bright soul! Keep up an optimistic attitude! Your work is absolutely gorgeous, and I pray that your dreams of going back to school soon become a reality.

Love, Sarah

Hola Zipola,
Gracias por el "skully" te quedo muy bonito tu arte sigue hechandole ganas en todo lo que haces =)

Thank you so much for making my hat! It was just given to me and I love it! I am happy to be a part of something so special..

Zipola,
The hat that you put so much care and hard work into is SOOO beautiful and I cannot wait for the season to change here in Connecticut so that I can wear the hat all the time!

Hello Anek Zipola!
I just received my hat and it is truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and your amazing spirit. I will enjoy wearing your hat and think and pray for you and your family. God bless and be well my friend.

Zipola- I just received my Thomas hat, and it is BEAUTIFUL! Truly a work of art. May God bless you and Krochet Kids in all of the good things you both are doing!

Many blessings,
Rhodi

Hey Zipola
i got one of your hats today at a snowboard festival it was the coolest one on the table so i had to get it

thank you so much Zipola. my hat is beautiful and it means so much to me. the Lord is doing amazing things through you. you are a blessing. God bless you and keeping singing gospel songs.

with much love,

Cole Sanders

Thank you, Zipola. I have a red waldo hat you made. It's truly wonderful and is the nicest hat I've ever had. You are a talented person and good things will happen if you keep up the great work. I hope you can buy your land soon.

With great thanks and love,
John

Hi Zipola! I just got my hat today in the mail and I can't wait to wear it around and show it off. It is so beautiful and I am sure everyone else will think it is as well. Mine is the white "Bella" style hat, and I love it! It is great that you are able to be a part of Krochet Kids. I hope all yours dreams for your child and yourself come true!
Love,
Alyssa:)

Dear Zipola,
I've read your story and it touched me dearly.
I'm a 14 year old girl. I heard about Krochet Kids while watching tv. I went online and read all about. I thought it was very interesting how these 3 boys were helping to change the world and it's inspiring that you get to be apart in that. I've told my family about you and krochet kids and they too are also going to buy products. I want to thank you for making my beautiful hat. Now every time someone says they like my hat I can tell them all about you and your story. I will thank off often. I hope all of your dreams come true. <3
thanks
Your friend Lauren:)

Zipola! Thank you so much for my beautiful hat! I absolutely love it, and I can't wait to use it when it gets colder here. I am so happy that I could help you take care of your child, and I will pray that your dreams of going to school and getting land for your house come true! Thank you again, I will think of you every time I wear it! :)
Love,
Jelena!

Zipola thank you for making such a beautiful hat. It is almost as beautiful as your smile! I wish you every success in life and hope that you one day have the opportunity to go back to school. Please know that I will love and treasure my hat you made and will keep you close to my heart.

Dear Zipola,
Thank you so much for your efforts in creating a beautiful blue Betty hat. I absolutely love it and appreciate your craftsmanship and attention to detail. It is sure to keep me warm during these cold winter months.
Love and Blessings:)
Your Friend,
Lauren

Dear Anek Zipola,
I just recieved a hat made by you, and it is so beautiful. I thank you for your hard work, and dedication. Your story has reflected how difficult your life has been, and i wish nothing but the best for your childeren and yourself. My prayers are with you, and I hope your dreams will be everything you expected and more!

WIth Love,
Alyson

Anek Zipola,

My brother got me your yellow, "Betty" style hat for Christmas. I LOVE it! Thank you for making it. You do very beautiful work.
May God bless you in the new year!

Janae

Hi Zipola!

My hat is BEAUTIFUL! I've gotten so many compliments on it already, and I've only had it a day! I've passed the website along to my friends so they can get some, too.

Best wishes, and happy New Year!

Thanks,
Brittany

Hello,
I got a nice grey hat made by you for Christmas. I just cut off my hair and its about -5 degrees Celsius here. I will be sure to use it.

thanks!

MIkE

Hi Zipola,

Thank you, thank you for the beautiful hat you made! May God bless you and keep you and may God bless you with that plot of land so that you may build a home and a wonderful life!