A Letter From Our Patron, Mel Habanananda

Dear members,

As you know, BAMBI has just celebrated it’s 40th anniversary, and it was lovely to be able to finally meet the committee members and those of you who attended.

BAMBI was founded to give support and friendship to expectant and new parents living in Bangkok. From it’s seven original members and the commitment, hard work, and skills of so many amazing women over the years, BAMBI has now grown beyond anything I ever imagined.

The last two years have been difficult ones for many of us, including BAMBI. During the COVID pandemic, an Executive Committee was formed, and they did a marvelous job of keeping BAMBI ‘afloat’.

BAMBI has been a part of my life for more than half of my life, and it has brought me great joy, some worries, many friends, and the privilege of knowing many remarkable women and their families. It’s wonderful knowing that we have been able to give so much support and friendship through the years, and also have been able to help many underprivileged Thai women and their children through our charity programs.

Sadly, and after much consideration, I have decided that due to health issues and a plan to move back to the UK permanently, the time has come for me to relinquish my role as Patron of BAMBI.

I know that there are now exciting times and changes ahead, and whatever the future brings I have every confidence that BAMBI will, with your valued support, continue to thrive and grow.

I would like to wish you the very best of health and happiness and may all your dreams for 2023 come true.

With love,

Mel

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