Claire Putnicki was one of our Founder member and a long serving Board member of An Orphan's Dream. She passed away on October 5th, 2020. Claire will be remembered not only for being the wife of our immediate former President at An Orphan's Dream, Paul Putnicki, and the mother to our Vice President, Amy Heymans, but as the indefatigable, charismatic powerhouse who loved our mission and was behind our great success in sponsorship endeavor that has brought our home for the children, The Oasis Of Peace Village, in Embu, Kenya what it is today.
When the management of Oasis of Peace found out about Claire’s cancer diagnosis, the planted a beautiful flower shrub on the grounds in her honor and sang her a song and when they learned of her passing they conducted a candle light vigil in her honor. This is a testament fo the big love that so many had for her. Her love for family, close and extended, near and far, was a priority, and clearly manifested by the way she built the sponsors base who regularly attended our annual Fundraiser event. Her place in the organization will be too hard to fill.
Please remember the family in prayers and encouragement at this time, as we commend Claire's soul to Rest In eternal Peace.