Laker Florence was once haunted by a mental illness that kept her incapacitated for thirteen years. Today, she is able to support herself and her two children with the money that she has made at KK Uganda. She hopes to give her children the best education possible so that they will succeed in their own lives.
DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“My future plan is to educate my children to university level, buy a piece of land and build for them a house so that when the Lord calls me someday my children will have some place to stay.”
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTHERN UGANDA
“The best thing about Northern Uganda is the prevailing peace which has enabled families to be reunited and for the Acholi land to be developed.”
MESSAGE TO KK intl.
“I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to the KK intl. staff for their support and for making a difference in the lives of the women in Northern Uganda, may God bless them.”
Previous Thank Yous
Danni Newlands
August 11, 2019
Thank you so much for the hat, I have bought them as Christmas gifts for my family. I wish you all the happiness in the world!
Zanna
December 11, 2018
Thank you for my amazing hat! You are beautiful, and I can tell that your soul is, too! Merriest Christmas! Peace and love xxx
MacKenna Anderson
December 28, 2017
Dear Ms. Laker Florence,
I hope this message finds you in good heath. I want to thank you for the time and effort that went in to making my purse. It is very beautiful and I will cherish it always. I wish you all the best in the world.
Peggy R
February 6, 2017
Dear Laker Florence,
Thank you so much for the beautiful hat you made for me! It is so very soft and warm. It comes in very handy in our cold winters and I really like the style!
Jayson Menders
October 20, 2016
I found this beanie about a year ago on sale at one of my favorite stores. It was the only one of the brand at the store and i loved it right away and have been searching for another like it ever since but cant find one.. Thank you for making my absolute favorite hat in the world, I wear it every day I can and plan to keep it for as long as I can. Thank you so much!
Megan flynn
January 12, 2016
Peace and blessings. Very thankful. Very beautiful.
Kelly Englert
December 26, 2015
Ms. Florence,
Thank you for the beautifully made scarf! It is so soft and will certainly keep me warm during the coldest parts of our Colorado winter. I was touched to receive this not only from my son, but to read your name and realize that you used your talents to create such a wonderful piece. May you be blessed as you continue to build a strong and positive life for you and your family!
All the best,
Kelly
Shafiq Abedin
November 30, 2015
Dear Ms. Florence,
Thank you for the beautifully made beanie I received today. At first I couldn't believe that a person and not a machine crafted such a perfect piece of accessory. The quality of your work shows your perseverance and your love for the work you do. I wish you luck in all of your future plans.
Thank you again,
Shafiq
Wade Anderson
November 28, 2015
I wanted to say thank you for the hat that you made. It's very well done. I'ts of very nice quality to. I hadn't heard of this KrochetKids til now.
I am glad to hear that there is peace where you are and I pray you can live to see your dream come true for you and your children.
Thank you Ms. Florence
BJ Deal
November 23, 2015
Thank you so much for the beautiful job you have done with my hat. I pray that you can give your kids what you are hoping for. Thank you for using your gifts. It is fantastic to know that you are using them well.
Pamela J Clarke
October 19, 2015
Laker Florence,
I received my hat today and it's absolutely beautiful. It's so soft and the fit is perfect. It's just like something my own mother would have once made me & I will treasure it. I'm fact I will be ordering an extra incase something happens to this one and one for my daughter as well because she's already got her eye on mine. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work and more importantly your inspiring story with my family and the entire world. What an amazing and courageous woman you are. Your family will be in our hearts and prayers.
With many thanks and lots of love,
Pamela
Julia Berman
June 15, 2015
Dear Laker Florence,
Thank you so much for the bow. It is very beautiful. Thank you for all you have done and who you are as a person. I want to grow up to be someone who is as strong and courageous as you are. It is very cool that I can see who made my product, it's like passing things down from one person to another. We are all connected. We should pay it forward. So, I thank you for that, and I thank you for never giving up and being supportive to your family.
Sincerely,
Julia B.
M. Emery
February 8, 2015
Dear Laker Florence,
Thank you for making the wonderful brown teddy hat. My baby loves wearing it--in fact, it is the only hat he will wear! We are very grateful for your hard work, and thank you for your beautiful craftsmanship. We wish you and your children much love, joy, happiness, and well deserved success!
Best,
M. Emery
Jaclyn brant
December 5, 2014
thank you so much for your specially made beanie, when I wear it I think of you and send good vibes from Washington state!
Lexi Pellegrino
October 26, 2014
Dear Ms. Florence,
I bought a burgundy beanie today and noticed that it was made in Northern Uganda. I turned it inside out and found your name and was touched that an actual person took their time to make it instead of a factory. I just wanted to thank you for making my amazing, cute, comfortable beanie. Every time i wear it i will be thinking of you and i will wear it all winter. I send all love to you and your family and hope all is well.
Love, Lexi
Joshua Sparks
June 28, 2014
Dear Ms. Florence,
Thank you for this beautifully made beanie that is currently keeping me warm through Australia's winter! I got the black and grey striped one for my birthday and it was a lovely surprise. It's also wonderful to be able to put a name and face to the talent and craft that went into making it which I really appreciate because I can hardly sow on a button! Wishing you the very best to you and your family!
- Josh
Sarah Kaiser
January 1, 2014
Florence,
My very thoughtful boyfriend's sister bought me a hat made by you for Christmas. It's a beautiful blue color, one of the Agatha-style ones, I think. It is so well made and will be a cute way to stay warm here in Buffalo, New York, where I live. Wow! A hat all the way from Northern Uganda. Sending best wishes to you and your two children, and many many thanks for the hat.
-Sarah
Mikyla Georgvich
December 26, 2013
Dear Laker,
My parents bought me one of your hats for Christmas, and I was touched by the fact that it wasn't simply a factory made hat. I will make sure that every time I wear this hat, I will wear it proudly and will be thinking of you. It's wonderful knowing that there are people doing this for you! I honestly hope that you're doing well, as well as your family.
With love,
Mikyla G.
Karida Pieger
December 26, 2013
Dear Laker Florence,
Thank you so much for my cranberry beanie! I received it for Christmas yesterday and I think it is absolutely beautiful! Your hard work is so inspiring and I am so glad that I am lucky enough to wear one of your products. May God bless you and be with you! Thanks again!
Love, Karida
Sarah chaffey
December 13, 2013
I purchased one of your hats today & I want to thank you so much for your beautiful work. You have touched me through your amazing work & story. Every time I wear this hat I will wear it proudly and will be thinking of you and your family , I wish you & your family all the best. God bless
With love, Sarah Chaffey
Stephenville, Newfoundland
Paige Mackenzie Taplin
November 30, 2013
Thank you so much for the hat, i love the colours used and the pattern :D
Garrett Brown
September 28, 2013
Laker,
I have someone close who is battling mental illness and it is very hard. Your short bio gives me a glimmer of hope that mental illness is not the end. I am blessed to hear your story, and will surely be much warmer this winter, thanks to the beanie you crocheted!
Blessings,
Garrett
Lindsay Norlin
August 18, 2013
Lakar,
Thank you so much for my AWESOME Lincoln bowtie! This is now my 2nd bow tie and I love it! My wife and I will pray for you and your family as you continue to bless us all with your wonderful work!
Thank you,
John Norlin, Sumner, WA, USA
Eryn Russell
July 11, 2013
Ms. Laker Florence,
THANK YOU FOR THE HAT! It is absolutely beautiful and so are you! You are such a talented woman and I thank God for that - I would never be able to make a hat like this!! I also thank God that He has helped you provide for your two children. I will be praying for your family. I hope you will continue to create!
Love, Eryn from Tallahassee, Florida.
Alisha Alanis-Ayala
March 9, 2013
Many, many thanks to you and your amazing work. I love the crocheted headband that I recently purchased. What makes it more special is that it was made by your loving hands. I will think of you each time I wear it. Your children are lucky to have a mother with such great strength and hope. May you and your family continue to be blessed.
Alisha
California, USA
Tracy Smith
January 15, 2013
Dear Florence-
I received your hat from a dear friend of mine who has visited you all in Uganda. It is a beautiful turquoise blue color and the craftsmanship is amazing. I will pray for you today because you are such a great mom and you are working hard to raise your children and give them an education.
God Bless you,
Tracy
Lauren O'Donnell
December 26, 2012
Dear Laker Florence,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for the beautiful hat that I have recently received. I appreciate the time and effort that it took you to knit this wonderful hat. I wish you and your family all the best!
With love,
Lauren
Elaine L
October 30, 2012
I just bought one of your betty beanies today! It's absolutely perfect and fits my head well. I hope you and your family doing well.
Katherine R
August 6, 2012
Just purchased one of your white head bands today and I want to thank you so much! It is so beautifully made and I absolutely love it! I hope you continue to find peace and blessings wherever life takes you. Thank you again, I appreciate the work you have done :)
Nate Hisamoto
July 31, 2012
Just got your hat today, it's wonderful! Thank you so much for taking the time to keep my head warm, I hope your children live very successful lives!
sallimar lorenzana
April 30, 2012
Thank you for the amazing yellow beanie that I now have! You are an amazing beautiful woman of God. May God watch over you and your family and protect you all. Greetings from Corona, California :) xoxo
Annette Matthies
March 12, 2012
Hello and thank you for the beauitful hat that you made. I bought it for my 15 year old son. I heard the CEO of KKI speak at a conference and he told us about the company and how its helping women such as yourself. Sending you love, prosperity and goodness from Colorado, USA! Many blessings!
Morgan M
March 5, 2012
Thank you for making the betty for me to wear. It is the most amazing thing ever. Thank you!!
Jacqueline Bowers
February 29, 2012
Thank You so much!!!
I bought my hat while I was still in California, and then brought it with me to Virginia. It is super warm and the work is beautiful!!! Thank you sooo very much for your hard work. Praying for you my dear friend and your children.
Caleb Charlebois
February 3, 2012
Dear Ms. Florence
I recieved one of your hats from my brother as a christmas gift. I am very thankful for both the hat and for you. I read about your struggle with the mental illness and it you are a huge inspiration to me for overcoming such a hard trial in your life. Thank you very much for the wonderful hat.
May the Lord bless you and keep you for the rest of your days.
With much love and prayers, Caleb Charlebois
Alison Robinson
January 5, 2012
Dear Ms. Florence,
My younger sister just gave one of your hats to me as a gift. I feel blessed to have one of your beautiful creations. Thank you very much! You and your family will be in my prayers.
With love from Ali (a 30-year-old woman in Euless, Texas, U.S.A.)
Anna Nordstrom
December 26, 2011
My big sister bought me one of your hats for Christmas, I adore it. I crochet as well, you are very talented. Thank you.
Kaitlin Neisel
December 25, 2011
Oh my goodness Laker Florence, I am so thankful for the beautiful hat you made me. I can't wait to cherish this beautiful hat. I will pray for you and your family. You're so beautiful and your story is amazing. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you(:
With so much love, Kaitlin
Kelly Hause
December 24, 2011
It's Christmas Eve and I've just received your gorgeous hat in the mail. What a wonderful Christmas gift! Thank you so much for making this hat for me. It's absolutely amazing and I can't wait to share your story. Wishing you and your family much love and happiness!
Katherine Foster
December 18, 2011
I purchased your hat as a gift for my nephew here in the United States. As a fellow crafter, I knit, I can see you have incredible skill. Thank you and wishing you and your family all of the best.
Jennifer kasper
December 3, 2011
Dear Laker Florence, Thank you so much for making such a beautiful Hat. I wish the best for you and your children. Love, jen
Lauren Kelley
November 21, 2011
Dear Florence,
Thank you so much for the beautiful hat you made. It definitely was the best birthday present I received. I hope with the money you have earned that you may continue to support yourself and your children. Best of luck! :)
Love,
Lauren Kelley
Catie C.
November 16, 2011
Dear Laker Florence,
Thank you so much for making my beautiful cream colored hat. It's is truly wonderful and will keep my head warm all winter long. I am so happy to be able to contribute to a wonderful organization to help you and your family. I truly wish the best for you and your family! Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Catie C.
Denver, Colorado
Jen Joern
November 6, 2011
Ms. Florence,
Thank you so much for the beautiful hat that you have made for me. I love the material and warmth and it is such a great style. I will continue to look for your great designs and support you and your family. I wish your children all the luck in the world in their future and education. Thank you again and God bless.
Charlie Cook
November 3, 2011
Laker,
I can' t thank you enough for the 'toob' scarf!! I absolutely love it and will be showing it off all winter long!
I am so glad that it goes some way to helping you and your family. Everyone deserves an education and its amazing that you are doing everything in your power to give it to them!!
I'm honoured to be a part of it!
Thank you so so much, all the luck and love for the future!!
Charlie, 21, London, UK.
Ashley Sourapas
November 1, 2011
Laker,
You have a beautiful gift. I love my hat and it will keep me warm all winter long. I will continue purchasing from KKI and wish you and your family a healthly and heartfelt future.
Love,
Ashley from California
David Waymon
October 17, 2011
Ms. Laker,
Thank you so much for this beautiful hat. It is so soft, a little tight at first reason being is that I have a BIG head. Keep up the great work and God bless you and your family.
Kylie Gundrum
October 1, 2011
I very much love the hat YOU have made for me. It keeps me nice and warm. I am so happy to have helped benefit your family even with such a small thing as a hat. Thank you!
Rob rutowski
September 28, 2011
I just received my hat in the mail and I absolutely love it. In fact, I was jumping for joy when I saw that it had arrived. It is incredible what something as simple as a hat can accomplish. It will be something that I will wear and cherish for years to come. And I hope that it helps to make your coming years just a bit brighter. Your story is very inspiring, I will think about you each time I put on my hat. Thank you very much. Peace and love, always.
Rob from New Jersey.
Katy Gann
September 26, 2011
Thank you so much for the hat that you provided for me today. It is very lovely (and quite warm!). Your story is very inspirational and one I will think about and tell often as I wear my hat. You are a very inspiring woman, and I thank you.
Sincerely,
Katy
Jennifer Seda
September 22, 2011
Laker Florence,
I found this organization after a mission trip to Uganda last May. We stayed in Entebbe, but we were supposed to travel to Gulu to offer mental health counseling seminars to mental health workers there. We were unable to travel however because it was the inauguration of the president and it was unsafe for Americans to travel the roads through Kampala. My hope is to return to Uganda this coming year, the Ugandan people touched my heart.
I thank you very much for my beautiful hat. Every time I wear it I will be reminded of my memories and friendships that I have made that will last a lifetime.
I wish you peace and happiness.
Jenn
Nikki Wilson
August 4, 2011
Dear Laker Florence,
I just received the wonderful hat you made me today in the mail. I cant thank you enough for taking the time to make it with such care. It fits perfectly, and is beautiful. I am so blessed to be able to wear it, and personally thank you for it. I will pray for you always, and wish nothing but happiness to you and your family. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very very much!
Love always, Nikki
1 John 5:14
Jenel Jessica Ross
April 28, 2011
Hi Laker Florence I want to thank you for making such a beautiful blue hat!! I truly feel honored to wear this hat and am so proud of you. Keep up your incredible work. I am excited to share your story to all my friends and my family. You are such an inspiration!! May God shower you and your family with his love!!!!!
Love Jenel Ross from Costa Mesa CA
Summer Murray
April 27, 2011
Hello Laker Florence,
I just got one of your hats today. I love it so much. Its cream colored and it is so gorgeous. I can tell you took your time with it and put lots of tender, love, and care into it. I can't wait to wear it. I have faith that you and your family will be very sucessful and your life story is already incredible. I am so inspired by you and everyone who makes these hats. Its not the hat that is beautiful, its the story behind it. It will have gone from your hands in Northern Uganda to me in Rhode Island, USA. It has seen so much and will see so much more. I am very fortunate to have this hat and will be proud to wear it. Remember, never give up on your dreams. Thank you so much Laker Florence!
Darien Fisher-Duke
April 25, 2011
I will be proud to wear the lovely blue and white hat you have made. I wish your family health and peace.
Emily Derevencha
February 26, 2011
Dear Ms. Laker Florence,
I bought my first Krochet Kids international hat at a convention for youth in Southern California. My friends were buying random tee-shirts or taking pictures when I walked away from the group to go to the Krochet Kids table. The first day i walked by the table I stopped and learned about KKU, I thought it was such a blessing! I wanted to buy something right then but I wasnt so sure. The next day when I walked by again I had to buy a hat. I was so excited! I walked back to my seat and right before I put the hat on, I looked in it and saw the tag inside with your signature on it. That's when I decided to pray for you.
Today I wore my hat and for the first time now went online. Finding out that I can personally thank you is such a blessing. I love my hat so much! Thank you so much! It is beautiful and I always get such wonderful compliments on it. And whenever someone comments on it I have the pleasure to say, "Laker Florence in Uganda made this."
God has amazing plans for you! You will continue to be in my prayers! God bless you!!!
Joanna DeWolf
December 29, 2010
Dear Laker Florence,
I received a Christmas gift this year from a friend. It was a hat that you had crocheted! It is beautiful, comfortable and warm! I can't wait to wear it, show it off to friends, and tell your story to everyone I can! What a beautiful mother you are--caring for your children's needs above your own. As a mother myself, I know how difficult and yet rewarding that can be. Praying just now that God would provide for your every need in beautiful and surprising ways! Praying that your children will follow Him all their lives.
Peace to You and Your Family,
Joanna from Lansing, Michigan USA
Kelsey Taylor
December 14, 2010
I have bought a hat from Krochet Kids for the past three years. I love this organization and I'm so happy that I am able to buy a hat that can benefit you and your family. Your work is beautiful and I will enjoy wearing it all winter long!
Thank you.
Love Kelsey from Sacramento CA, USA.