Apiyo Margaret

Uganda
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In 1999, Apiyo Margaret developed a persistent headache which forced her to drop out of school and made holding a job seemingly impossible. However, Margaret now says that the work she does and the friends she has made at KK Uganda have helped her forget her pain and to think about her healthy, bright future.

DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“My dream is to continue to save money from the program to help me rebuild the life that I lost. I also dream of being able to afford the medical care that would free me from my pain so that I may live a normal life.”

FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTHERN UGANDA
“The most beautiful about Northern Uganda is that families have reunited as a result of the prevailing peace.”

MESSAGE TO KK intl.
“I appreciate the efforts you have put to help vulnerable women in Northern Uganda and ask God to bless you so that you may also help them with paying school fees for their children.”


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Previous Thank Yous

Elizabeth S

February 15, 2018

Apiyo,

Thank you so much for making this hat. I live in a place where it is very cold, and I have been needing a hat that will cover my ears as I walk to school. Your hat fits perfectly and keeps me warm! Wishing you all the best as you continue your good work.

Lauren Griffin

December 8, 2016

Dear Apiyo Margaret,

Thank you so much for the wonderfully made hat. You made me the Brix hat in black. I love it and plan on wearing it often as well as buying more hats! I have had similar issues with a persistent headache so I understand how that goes. I will pray for healing and success for you. Thanks again. You are appreciated.

Brian J. Klocke

April 10, 2015

Dear Apiyo Margaret:

Thank you very much for the beautiful blue 'the 5207.5' beanie you made. I will think of you every time I wear it. It is very special to have something handmade, and I greatly appreciate the time and care you took to perfectly make it. I wish you and all women of Uganda great happiness and success!

Warm regards,
Brian Klocke
Sicklerville, NJ USA

Linda MacMillan

January 14, 2015

Thank you so much for the beautiful ,soft hat. My Mom used to knit and crochet me so many things, but I could never learn. Now I have lost all my hair from chemo and my head is cold, so my daughter in law got me a hat you made. It fits me very well. I am praying that God continues to sustain you and bless you and leads you to the healing you need.

April Decker

December 14, 2014

Thank you so much Apiyo Margaret for making my hat. Mine is so soft and cream(off-white) colored. I love it! I pray that you feel special because you are! Much love to you!

Cecily Scott

November 1, 2014

The hat you made is beautiful and brings us joy everyday. Your story is touching. We send wishes of health and big happiness!

Beth Hamstra

October 22, 2014

Hi Margaret,

Thank you for the adorable owl hat. I can't wait to put it on my one year old girl when it gets cold out this winter. You do beautiful work!

Beth

Kara Brown

February 5, 2014

Thank you so much for the beautiful scarf!! It has kept me very warm during this cold winter we have had here in East Tennessee!! You are very talented, and you have a beautiful smile! Your future seems very bright thanks to KKi, and I hope you get your dreams!!

Kara Brown

Al Ramirez

January 27, 2014

Apiyo Margaret, This is an awesome creation, I love this beanie its amazing to have something made by someone so far away and so talented as yourself and after seeing your photo I know this beanie was created with love and hope you also you have a beautiful smile which reminds me of my late mother who has the same name of Margaret...thank you so much and I hope and pray your dreams come true

Celyne Gallagher

December 28, 2013

Hi Apiyo Margaret!

I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make this beautiful beanie that I just love so much! You are an inspiration to me to continue to never give up no matter how hard life can be at times. I will keep you in my prayers and I know that you will get the help that you need & deserve. Thank you again, Margaret! :-)

Best wishes,
Celyne Gallagher

jose manuel zatarain lizarraga

December 24, 2013

Margaret thanks. Christmas gift received a hat made ​​for you, I have no more to thank him and wish him a happy Christmas.

Ryan Abshesr

December 10, 2013

Thank you so much for the amazimg hat. It fits great and I'm so glad I have it this winter to keep me warm. Good luck with your future endeavors and thanks again!

-Ryan Abshear

Shelby Wink

September 2, 2013

Apiyo Margaret,
I can't thank you for creating my hat, it is absolutely wonderful and has brought me so much joy. I wish you the best in all of your endeavors and in your healing process. You deserve all the happiness in the world.
Thanks again for all that you do,
Shelby Wink

Mikayla Nelson

August 11, 2013

Hello Apiyo Margaret, I bought my hat yesterday and its already my favorite. I wish you have never ending happiness in your life. Remember that God loves you.
You'll always be in my prayers.
Mikayla Nelson

Julia R. Golden

March 15, 2013

Dear Margaret,

Thank you for taking the time and such care into my red Waldo hat!
I greatly appreciate it! I wish you the best of luck!

God Bless,
Julia R. Golden

Kristin P.

February 11, 2013

Dear Apiyo Margare,
I just received my beautiful Taupe Betty hat in the mail today, thanks so much for all your hard work and time that you put into it ! It's sure to become my favorite hat, and every time I wear I'll be sure to think of you and your story. I wish health and happiness to you. I hope your earnings help you make the bright future you dream of.
Thanks again,
<3 Kristin from Indiana

Evangeline

January 31, 2013

Dear Apiyo Margaret,

I received my fabulous black hat about two years ago and am just now realizing I am able to thank you for it. I love this hat, it fits me perfectly and always keeps me warm. Seeing your name every time I look into the hat makes me smile :)
Thank you for making my favorite hat,
<3 Evangeline

Samantha Hallowell

January 28, 2013

Dear Margaret,

What you have given me is not just a hat. You've given me the ability to spread your story to everyone. I have gotten many compliments on my Marigold-colored hat. I always give them your name and your story when they ask. Your story has even compelled them to buy a KKi themselves! Again, I thank you very much for my new hat! Every time i put it on my head, I pray for you. - Love Samantha from Maine, age 14.

Kristen C.

January 21, 2013

Dear Margaret,

I received a beautiful light grey and cream hat you made for Christmas. This gift is one of the most meaningful gifts I ever received since it is so personal. I wear it all the time and just came in from the snow so grateful for its warmth (in addition to its great style!). My dream is to go to Africa one day and your country in particular! I hope your dreams come true -- Kristen from New York

Heather

January 8, 2013

Dear Apiyo Margaret,
Thank you for sharing your story with us as well as your excellent skills in crochet! I love the black hat that I received as a gift from my friend who has visited Krochet Kids in Uganda. I pray for continued peace in your area and that you are able to save your earnings in order to get the medical attention you need. In Psalm 119:45-50, 'Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.' Know that there is hope in the Lord! You are an amazing woman, may God bless you abundantly.

Randy

December 30, 2012

Dear Margaret,
Thank you so much for all your hard work. I adore my new blue Betty hat! When I got it, I couldn't bare to take it off and kept it on all evening, even though I was indoors. It's beautiful and so soft and comfortable too! I wish you all the best, especially good health.

Alexis Alexander

December 25, 2012

Dear Apiyo,
The hat I recieved is so pretty I absolutely love it thank you for your hard work and time
Sincerely, Alexis (:

Montserrat Garrido

December 1, 2012

Your hat is keeping warm and the color warms the sad Pacific Northwest rainy day we had today and many more during the winter. Wish you the best and keep knitting!

Clinton Yraywick

October 19, 2012

Thankyou so much for the beautiful hat you made me. I am praying for God to bless you and give you the care you deserve

Michelle Villagran

October 16, 2012

Thank you so much for the olive green hat you crocheted! I received it as a Christmas gift after I had found out about this program. It has served me well during the colder days of winter. Good luck and may peace be with you and those whom you know.

Rose

October 12, 2012

Hello Apiyo Margaret.
Thanks you for the great hat. I just received it as a gift from a friend. I am looking forward to wearing it for many many years to come and also telling many many people about your beautiful work.
Best wishes to you and good luck in all your endeavors.

Chloe Downs

March 10, 2012

Thank you so much Margaret for my hat! It's absolutely beautiful and I love it so much! Wishing you luck in everything you do, Chloe

Tahirah Miller

February 28, 2012

Thank you so much. I love my hat <3

Omar Saad

February 12, 2012

Dear Apiyo Margaret,

thank you so much for the hat you made me. its so warm and looks great. i bought it today, and it was really cold, but the warmest part of my body was my head. all thanks to you. i hope you get everything you want out of life, and i hope you feel better. thank you so much, and you are in my prayers!
may you have a bright and wonderful future!!!

Allyson Rivera

January 2, 2012

Dear Apiyo Margaret,

I wanted to thank you for making the hat I bought. You did an amazing job on it and I love it soo much! I wish you the best of luck in your future and will pray for your health and headaches. Good luck with everything! :)

Thanks again,
Allyson

Cameron

December 28, 2011

Dear Apiyo,
Thank you so much for the hat! Im glad i could make a difference in your life and others. I hope your life improves and keep crocheting!

Corinne Mullinax

December 28, 2011

Beautiful lady!!! Thank you so much for this amazing hat that you have made!!! I am from the a small town in the state of Alabama. You are an amazing inspiration for all woman around the world, I get great joy when someone says, "I love your hat" and I tell them about you and this amazing program that is happening that many do not know about. I wish you nothing but pure beauty, love and happiness in your life!!! I hope from the bottom of my heart that your headaches go away. You are beautiful keep your head held high no one can stop you know you are on top of the world. thank you for the coolest hat that i will ever wear in my life. GIRL POWER!!!!

Lauren Rawlings

December 26, 2011

Dear Apiyo Margaret,
A few years ago I was able to travel to Lugazi, Uganda. I came to Uganda with a volunteer organization called Help International. With this group we were able to build pig pens, chicken coops, a school, stoves, etc. I loved every minute of my time spent there, and fell completely in love with the people of Uganda. I found that each person was so kind and had such an amazing spirit about them. When I left, I knew my life had been changed forever.
Just a few days ago I was Christmas shopping. I went into a store and saw the beautiful hat made by you. When I saw that you were from Uganda, I knew I had to buy it. I am so happy that I found this, and I want you to know that I love it. I cannot wait to wear this hat and think of you, as well as all the other people in Uganda that I miss so much. I wish you all the best. I hope your headaches will go away. Thanks for your hard work!

Barbie B

December 25, 2011

Dear Apiyo, Thank you for crocheting the Betty hat. It is beautiful. I appreciate your beautiful work. I hope you have a Merry Chistmas and may God continue to bless you in Uganda!

Eric Donald

December 24, 2011

Thank you very much for making this amazing hat. It fits very well and my family tells me it looks great, I think so too. I hope you are able to get the medical care needed to make your headaches go away. And hopefully you can return to school and continue your education. Thank you again for the beautiful hat! Every time I wear it I will think of you and say a prayer that your head will stop hurting. God bless.

Ida Jimenez

December 10, 2011

I ordered my first hat and you made it. I love it so much that I ordered two more hats for my daughter and her friend. I receive many compliments on my hat and I make sure to tell them about Krochet Kids. Thank you for your beautiful work. Continued blessings for you, your family, and KK.

Jenn S

November 12, 2011

Love my hat! Thank you so much!

Whittney L

November 10, 2011

You did an amazing job on my hat. I absolutely love it. Thank you for the work you do! Best of luck with everything!!

Karen Smith

November 9, 2011

Dear Apiyo,
I love my hat! I purchased the sea blue Thomas and it is beautiful! Many blessings to you and your family. I pray that your health continues to improve and that your dreams will become a reality! I love the fact that I can reach you by email! I now feel totally connected to you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Many thanks!
Karen

Jessie

November 8, 2011

Dear Apiyo Margret,
I just received my beautiful blue Betty hat, and I absolutely love it! Thank you so much for your hard work! May God bless you in your life! I know that he loves you and is watching over you every single day!

Ashley Poe

October 31, 2011

I received my hat today and absolutely adore it. I will pray for you each and everyday. Thank you so much for blessing others around you.

Liz Castellon-Nelsen

October 25, 2011

Hi Apiyo,

I just bought my first Krochet Kids intl. hat over the weekend here in San Diego, Ca. I am glad that I have the opportunity to do so, so I wanted to personally thank you for making it. I am happy to hear you enjoy making them because I will wear mine proudly. I love it! I will be buying more over the holidays. Take care of yourself and I wish you the best in all to come.

Love,
Liz

Amellia Adkins

October 13, 2011

Dear apiyo,
Thank you so much for my hat. I love it, and i am so glad i could make a donation!! :) I pray for healing where you live and hope that things get better.
M-U-C-H. L-O-V-E.
<3
Amellia

James Remington

September 30, 2011

Thank you so much for the beautiful hat. I hope you can find relief from your headache. I will think of you whenever I wear my hat! Take care and live well.

ashley placke / Luke

September 29, 2011

Thank you for making my friend a hat. I think it makes her happy which is great. The hat looks amazing and feels great. I get a ton of compliments when I wear it and I inspire others to do the same as I have. Every time I wear this hat I will think of you and I hope all your dreams and wishes come true :)

Dena

September 29, 2011

Dear Apiyo Margaret,
Thank you so much for the wonderful hat! I just got it and I already have not taken it off. It is so beautiful and everything I could have asked for. Good luck with everything to come. I will pray for you and I hope that you will be able to receive that medical care that you deserve. Once again thank you so very much.
Love,
Dena

Sarah Segal

September 25, 2011

Thank you for my Waldo hat! I just got it and I'm so excited to wear it everyday!! I really appreciate it. Good luck with everything in your life, I know someday soon you will be able to afford the medical care you need and you will be able to live a normal life.
Thank you again, Sarah

Amy Simons

September 25, 2011

Dear Apiyo Margaret, I do not think I can express how amazing the hat you made is, but I will try...First off I was so excited to order a hat from KKi after seeing their commercial on TV. I waited patiently every day for my hat to come...I checked online and eagerly awaited the mailman every day. My hat finally came and as I opened the package I saw the prettiest hat I have ever seen! I quickly looked on the inside and saw your name. At that point I closed my eyes and thought about the journey this hat had been on. It is amazing to think how connected we are even with an ocean between us! I am very grateful to you for making such a beautiful hat! I will be very proud to wear it and will think about you every time I put it on! Now all I have to do is wait for the cold weather! May all your dreams come true and I will be thinking about you and hoping for the best for you! Thanks again!!!

Nancy Vargas

September 24, 2011

Dear Margret,
THANK YOU so much for the beautiful hat. <3 . May God Bless You, you deserve it. I wish you the best in your future. I wish you a happy, healthy, and peaceful life. This hat means the world to me and i appreciate the work you put into it. Thank you!

Nancy<3

Delaney Walsh

September 23, 2011

Margaret, thank you so much for the beautiful hat that you made me! I cannot wait for the cold days when I can wear it in the mornings when I run. Good luck with all that you plan to do.

Ashton Harless

September 21, 2011

Margret,

The hat you made is absolutely beautiful. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it so special. I wish you well in all of your future endeavors and wish for you a healthy, happy life. Thank you again.

Ashton

Carter Pierce

August 29, 2011

thank you so much for the hat I can't wait for it to be cold out again so I can wear it . You are awesome and amazing.

Sarah Escobedo

August 24, 2011

thank you so much for making this hat for me! I love it and I can't wait for it to be cold so I can wear it everyday. I wish you the best of luck in rebuilding your life. You are amazing

Kate Lyons

August 22, 2011

Dear Apiyo Margaret,
I am so extremely blessed by the work that you have done! My hat is beautiful and I get compliments all the time when I wear it! I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your amazing work! I also wanted to encourage you through the hard times, and the trials that you are going through in your life. Remain strong in the Lord, and know that He has power over all things and all circumstances. Although the journey may seem difficult, know that all things happen in accordance to His will, and therefore, all trials in your life are good, despite how they may look. Through hard times, come deliverance and peace. Remember that we serve a God who is mighty to save, and have peace in that truth.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6
Know that I am praying for you and your healing and wellness! I love you as a sister in Christ and will rejoice in your success and health!
Thanks again!

Halle Erwin

August 17, 2011

I love love looove my hat, Apiyo! Thank you so much. I pray that you and your family will be blessed and that your headaches will go away! I can't wait to order more from KK. Again, thank you.

Sasha Hogg

July 21, 2011

Apiyo Margret, thank you for the pretty blue knitted hat. :)

Brent Guyer

May 4, 2011

thanks for the beautiful purple hat. It is my wifes favorite color. She will enjoy wearing it in our cold climate in Spokane Washington. god bless and keep krocheting. Brent and Doni

Elena Isabel Santos

January 8, 2011

Thank you for my beautiful Barney Hat, it will keep me warm and in style during Miami cold days and when traveling. May God bless you and heal you from your headaches.
May all your dreams come true...
Elena

Hannah Johnson

December 27, 2010

Dear Apiyo Margret,
Thank you very much for the Waldo hat! It is beautiful and warms my heart. I am going to think of you everytime I wear it. I will be praying for you and that the Lord heals your head aches. Thank you so much once again! God bless.

Tyler Smith

December 26, 2010

Dear Apiyo Margret,
Thank you so much for making the Barney beanie that I received you did an amazing job. I will be praying for you that you can get the care that you need and that you can rebuild your life. Wherever you are at in life remember God is with you and loves you so much. Continue to seek the Lord on the path that your on!
In Him,
Tyler Smith

Courtney Pyle

December 16, 2010

Margret,
The hat I received is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much. I wish you all the best in raising money to rebuild your life. With God all things are possible.

Teresa Jansen

December 10, 2010

Dear Apiyo Margret,
Thank you for the teal colored hat I recieved today. I pray for healing and thank God for what he has done.
Bless you,
Teresa

Alex Gandara

November 11, 2010

Thank you very much for your contribution. I really enjoy and appreciate the plum colored hat you crotched. I wish you the best of luck and happiness in your future because you definitely deserve it.
God Bless,
Alex Gandara