Dear Lapolo Irene,

I had to tell you how much I love my beautiful hat. I share your story each time I wear it. I feel your strength and courage in each stitch. I keep your dreams for your future close to my heart and pray they come true for you. Thank you and God bless you!

Dear Lapolo Irene,

First, thank you for your lovely handiwork shown in the hat that you made. Second, thank you for your time and dedication that you put into learning to crochet for the betterment of not only yourself, but those around you, as well. And, last, thank you for your beauty, inside and out, and I hope you will continue to bless others in the future!
God bless and much love,
Shay
Northern California

Dearest Lapolo,

First I would just like to say that I am in awe of your strength, courage, and beauty. Thank you for making such a wonderful piece for me to wear and know that you will be on mind every time I choose to wear it. Thank you!

Terry M.
Upper Marlboro, MD

Dearest Lapolo,

I can not thank you enough for my beautiful handmade scarf! It is flawless and I can feel the love surrounding me each each time I put it on. Your crocheting skills are amazing and I know with all my heart that you will continue to go onto bigger and better things! I love being able to personally thank you for my product and being able to see and share in your life story is a blessing! May you continue to love, and grow, and support your family! I know that if you continue to follow your dreams, you will be a star!

Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart!

Much love and respect,

Holly Jo

Thank you so much for making such a beautiful and well made hat! It is so pretty and cozy. It will definitely help keep me warm during Detroit's cold winters. Keep doing what you love and thanks again!!

Amanda Sears
Detroit, MI

Hi ma'am,
My name is Julia and I just wanted to share my story with you. I had surgery when i was a baby on my heart and when they took the pace maker out it left scar tissue that started causing me a lot of pain when i was 13 i had surgery on it shortly after my 14th birthday and we thought the problem was gone but it began hurting worse then before and recently i've been in a lot of pain my lovingly boyfriend of over a year bought me this beanie today and when i heard the story behind it i was so happy i thought it was amazing that someone out in the world made this hat. I didnt know where Uganda was at first so i looked it up and learned a lot. then i decided to find out who made my beanie. You seem like a very nice lady and im roud to say my hat was made by you Lapolo Irene. I hope you get to go to school and finish your dreams! Stay positive.

thank you very much Lapolo Irene for making this beanie for me, I loved it! is amazing how I can communicate with you! when i found out I could actually see who made this, and know about your story i got very happy! but when i actually read your story, I almost cried. WOW i admire your strength! Many people need what you have, the will to fight and thins of love! This is amazing i still can not get over it! may God Bless you and your loved ones! and I have no doubt that God will fulfill the deepest desires of your heart! God Bless you! and thank you ver very much again for my beanie

Dear Lapolo,

I received my Agatha last Saturday, but I didn't open it until today. This past week I have been away from school for my grandfather's funeral. The Agatha that you made provided me with comfort, love, and happiness after the worst week of my life. The love and passion you put into making my Agatha, along with every other product you make, gives me a sense of hope that I can find love and happiness out of this tragic event. I know that when I wear this beanie from now on, love, in all aspects, will encompass me.

Thank you again for such an incredible product. Your love, talent, and kindness is definitely displayed in my new Agatha, and I couldn't have more appreciation for it, and the woman who made it.

Thank you, Lapolo.

-Cara Berrigan

I bought my hat the other day and was excited for the opportunity to thank the person that made it. It is lovely, and easily my favorite hat. I hope you enjoyed making it as much as I will enjoy wearing it :) Thank you!

Thank you so much for my beautiful hat. This is the fourth hat I have purchased from Krochet Kids International, and I love every one of them. I get so many compliments on my Krochet Kids hats - which is great because I then get to tell more people about this great organization.

Your story is very inspiring. I am so happy that you are making your dreams a reality and building a bright future for yourself and your loved ones. Keep up the good work :)

- Heather

Hi Irene!
Thank you so much for making this beautiful hat! It's so warm and pretty, I love it! I can tell a lot of work went into it and I really, really appreciate your talent and you sharing it with people who buy from KKi. Both your story and your work are truly amazing and I sincerely hope your dreams to continue your education and provide for yourself and your family come true. I'm so proud to wear this hat. All my friends complement me on it and every time, I tell them to buy one for themselves to help out women like you and their families in Uganda and Peru. I tell them to look for hats made by you specifically because I really admire your story and your goals in life. Good luck with everything!
Love from Boston, MA,
Audrey

The beanie I received, that you made, is beautiful. Thank you for touching me with your handiwork, you are truly blessed with a great talent.
God bless!

Lapolo Irene..
I am so grateful to be wearing this wonderful hat which you have made. My best friend gave it to me as a Christmas present and I am LOVING IT! Your story is so amazing and I genuinely hope that this krochetkids hat has been able to make a difference in your life, and will continue to do so. You deserve to be recognized for your amazing story and perseverance as well as your professional crocheting skills good enough to keep me warm even in a Canadian winter! One day I hope to be able to travel to Uganda and I hope I will meet women like you, and hopefully be a powerful women like that myself one day. Thank you so much! Keep crocheting!

Thank you, Lapolo Irene! I purchased my beautiful hat on a snowy day here in Denver, Colorado. It is beautifully made, cozy and now my favorite hat! I will be inspired by you every time I wear it. I'm a teacher, so I especially like to hear that your goal is to continue your education.
All the best to you!
Jane

I just discovered that tag in my hat with your name on it, so I came to this site and I think your story is amazing! I am proud to wear this hat now. Thank you.

Thank you,
Emma Barrett
!6 years old
Ontario, Canada

thank you Irene ! I love my hat made by you ! Hanna

Hello Lapolo Irene! Thank you so much for making my new beanie! I don't know if you remember making it but it is cream on top, maroon, light blue, then cream on the bottom. It's very lovely! I will wear it all the time to show it off. Thank you again and I hope to purchase something else from KKi that is made by you.

Thank you,

Tory,
22 years old
Orange County, USA

Hello Irene,
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful present you made me without even knowing it.
My name is Maren, I'm 15 years old and I'm from Germany. But at the moment I live in Canada. My parents gave me the great opportunity to come here for a whole year.
I'm really happy about that. And because the winter here is really cold I went to this store and saw those hats :)
And when I saw this dark red hat I knew: This is the perfect hat.
And when I found out that it is handmade and that I thank the person who made this wonderful hat, I was so happy.
Immediately I told my mama about this project. This organization. I was so proud about my hat. And she was as excited about it as me :)
Since then I wear my hat proudly, and tell everybody the story about my hat. I will give this story to my friends here in Canada as well as to my friends in Germany. Because I think it is great what you are doing, and I'm happy that I can support it :)
Thank you so much

Thank you so much for making me the beautiful hat. It's in my favorite color of Army Green and I plan to wear it with pride during the cooler months. I cannot wait to tell my friends and family about the wonderful woman that made it for me. I hope all your dreams come true!

Thank you so much for my beanie, I absolutely love it! You are so talented and I pray that all your plans and dreams come true!

Thank you for your beautiful work!! I just received a headband as a gift from my mom for Christmas & I love it. When I saw the tag I loved it even more. You are a very inspiring woman! Peace & Love to you & your family- From Long Beach New York!!

Dear ms Irene,
Thank you very much for making my hat. Your work is beautiful! I didn't realize how special this hat was until I took the tags off. I am so happy I am able to thank you! Your story was very inspiring and I wish you and your family well.

Much love and greetings from South Dakota,
Sadie

I just want to say thank you for the hat. It was giving to me as a gift and it is truly one of a kind. Not only in regards to being a gift, but your story behind it. Your efforts and motivation are inspiring and I wish you the best of luck in the future on achieving all your dreams and goals. This hat will only show my support for you and spread your definition of love. Thank you so much.

I just purchased a hat for my daughter...I cant wait to share your story with her. This is our second hat we have purchased and she wears the hats with pride.

Thank you for making such a beautiful hat! I bought mine at a christian music festival in the middle of summer and wore it every chance I got because I don't care how hot it is, I want to show my support for you.
With Love,
Emily

Dear Irene,
I just recieved one of your beautiful hats! I can wait for it to get cold here so I am able to wear it. Thank you so much for your beautiful work! I wish you all the best with your education and business endeavors. I will think if you and share your story everytime I wear my hat!

With love,
Anne

Dear Irene,
I bought your head band at a shop in Breckenridge, Colorado last weekend and I love it! The shop clerk told me to look at the tag to see who made it. I'm so glad she did because now I feel a connection to you all the way across the world. Thank you for your beautiful work. May you continue on to achieve your dreams of further education and a successful business.
Many blessings to you and your family.
Peace,
Katie

p.s. I will think of you every time I wear "our" headband.

Dear Irene,
I just bought a headband that you made at Nordstroms! I had no idea how special it was until I read the tag when I got home. Thank you so much for all your hard work and I feel so blessed to have a headband specially made by you! Good luck with your business :)

Lots of Love,
Amy

Lapolo Irene:
I received your beanie hat today as a gift. Once I saw the tag and your name inside I was very interested. What a beautiful work you did. It gives me great pleasure to know there is a company out there like this helping people in need. I wish you and your family the best luck and a successful future.

Thank you very much!

Cassie

Lapolo Irene,
I just got my hat and I love it! We have cold winters where I live and I can't wait to wear it everyday. Thank you so much!

Irene:

Thank you SO MUCH for my wonderfully warm hat. I like your definition of love. The hat has protected me from sickness and I am grateful to you for that. I like to think you made it with love, too. I will pray for you and your family's health, safety, and welfare. I just want to tell you that you have made a positive difference in my life. Thank you for everything.

With LOVE,
Zach Jones

Your beanie keeps me warm, and reminds me that the best things in life are those made with love. God bless you.

I just opened up my gift from my sister. I love my christoph scarf. It is beautiful and feels lovely. Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful piece.

Irene, i am so blessed by the hat i received as a gift which i found to out to be hand made by you! :) Your work is beautiful, and i am so glad to hear Krochet Kids has helped you as it has. i will pray for you and your younger siblings, and for you, that you will be able to start a business, and help support your family! I Love you dearly <3

Irene,
THANK YOU!! I can not express how much I LOVE my hat!! I receive so many compliments on it and I immediately direct them to KrochetKids :D This is my all time favorite hat and I will keep spreading the word about this amazing organization <3

Thank you so much for sharing your talent with the world. I love my hat. I wish you continued success!

Thank you so much for my lovely hat. I wish you all the best. :)

You are such an inspiring person... I hope all will turn out well for you. I love the look and feel of my new, beautiful Eisley hat. Good luck, and I will keep you in my prayers.

Thank you Irene for the hat is beautiful i love it. I'm going to wear it in this cold winter in New Jersey,USA. I wish you and your family the best and i pray you have a great christmas and happy new year. Best wishes and GOD BLESS YOU. Thank You again....

Lapolo, Thanks so much for crafting such a warm and beautiful hat. I wish you and your family the best and am hopeful that you and all of your siblings will be able to pursue your education and achieve some of your dreams. Thanks again!
Elizabeth

Lapolo, Thank-you so much for the beautifully crafted hat--I wish you well and hope you and all of your siblings have the opportunity to pursue your dreams in school. Thanks so much!
Elizabeth

Thank you so much for making my hat! It looks so warm which I'll need since I live in Wisconsin, USA. Thank you again, its beautiful!

The hat you made was amazing! Thank you so much! Good luck with school. Thanks again, Jadine.

Thank you Irene for my Hat, i wish i could wear it everywhere all the time. I'm glad that i could help you and your family along with Krochet Kids international. Best Wishes, Ryan

Thank you Lapolo, all the hats you make are beautiful. Thank you for making me one. Hope you have a better future. Remember, when you are at your downest, never give up. And best of wishes.

Thank you for my beautiful hat, Irene! Your siblings are lucky to have you for a sister - keep working hard and following your dreams.

Lapolo thank you so much for my hat, it is so beautiful. Everywhere I go someone asks me where I got it or who made it and I proudly say you made it. When it arrived I ran around excitedly with it showing it to everyone. I love the fact that I get to thank you personally for making my hat. This hat means so much to me. It makes me smile everytime I look at it or put it on. You are such a beautiful person, good luck to you in your future endeavors. I will think of you everytime I put on my beautiful hat.

Lapolo Irene, I want to thank you for making my hat, it really made my day I was very anxious waiting for my it to be delivered, it is perfect! I hope this message makes you smile as much as it made me smile when i recieved the hat. May you have a bright future! Thank you!

Thank you for making my beautiful gold Betty hat, Lapolo Irene! I was so excited when it arrived in the mail today, and I know it will help keep me cozy and warm when the weather here in Seattle gets chilly. :) I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Best of luck in the future!

Thank you so much for my hat. It is so beautiful! I can't believe it was actually hand-made! I am still so amazed that I am able to get an awesome looking product, while also helping a great cause. This hat was worth the money (and so much more,) if it means helping you and your family. I am honored to wear this hat. Thank you so much Irene! You inspired me, thank you.

Thank you for making such beautiful hats!! Knowing that KKU is helping you to change your life and the lives of your family makes this by far the best purchase that I've ever made!! I wish you the best of luck in the future!! May God Bless you!!
Jennifer

Thank you SO much for my beautiful hat! I absolutley love it! It's not cold enough here in Oklahoma to wear it yet, but I cannot wait to sport this beautiful piece of art! Good luck to you in all that you do. I am so blessed by you and Krochet Kids. Thank you so much again.

much love,

Sydney Jackson

Dear Lapolo Irene ,
I just received the hat you made me, its beautiful ! Thank you. I am looking forward to using it when it gets chilly over here in san diego . I hope you can pursue your dreams in business ! I'm so glad I could be apart of this and help you and your family (: I'll be purchasing more of these hats because I've fallen in love with them ! Take care ! I send you my best wishes (: Thank you once again Lapolo Irene .

Love , Itzel Sarahi Arrieta <3

I bought this scarf for my cousin that is in college. She is so excited about it, but I am making her wait until Christmas. It is so very, very beautiful. Good luck in continuing your education and starting your business. You are such an inspiration in how you have taken a job to support your entire family. That is such a powerful message. Thank you for that message and for the scarf!!!

Dear Lapolo Irene,
Thank you so much for the care and attention you put into making my hat. I love it. It is just as beautiful as you! My olive Bella hat will protect and warm my head during the Chicago winter and warm my heart every time I wear it. I wish the best for you in your educational and business endeavors; I know you can do it! I will keep you and your family close to my heart and in my prayers.
Love and Light,
Elyse

Dear Lapolo Irene,

I just wanted to say thank you very much for the Hat you made me. It is amazing!!! You're such a talented woman and have a very special gift. I will wear my hat proud and tell everyone I know about you and your story. You are such an inspiration to me. You should be so proud of yourself Irene, I know I am of you. Continue to follow your dream and I know you will capture it.

Take care

Love,
-Darren :)

I can't say how much I love my new hat. It pretty much never leaves my side except when my two year old nephew begs me to wear it. Every person that compliments me on it I make sure to tell about you and all the others who make these beautiful hats. I wish you nothing but the best in life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Dearest Lapolo Irene,
I just received my hat made by your wonderful hands and it is absolutely perfect in every way. I appreciate the talents and gifts you are sharing with the world. You are a very special person. I will think of you every chilly day that I wear it and pray that you and your family are blessed in every aspect of your life. Thank you.

I received the Waldo hat as a birthday present beautifully made by Miss Lapolo Irene. Thank you so much. I will treasure it and think of Irene and the work being done through Krochet Kids every time I wear it.

Dear Irene,

I received your scarf as a gift from a woman in Arizona. I am living in Italy and will definitely use your scarf during our cold winters! You have a beautiful smile and wonderful dreams that I am confident you will follow.

Love,
Candice

Dear Irene,
Thank you for your hard work in making this hat. It is very excellent. I pray God will bless you and your plans to start a business and attend school.

Thank you so much Irene! I love my hat. You are very inspiring!

What beautiful work you do! Good luck with your business. I love my scarf, it's softness and the cream color. We are all thinking of you!