SOS Chidren's Villages

Veronica Rechere of 'RW Rechere and Associates Ltd' comments "This is a brilliant way of getting our learners to embrace diversity, and recognise the needs of others."

Kali Basi of Broadway School, Birmingham comments "Great work done by great people, I am confident the pupils at my school will make a great effort to support this cause and WOW us all."

Lorinda Ryan of Bristol comments "Dressing up a school bag is a great way to get kids involved. Adults could dress up their desk at work if they don't feel able to dress flamboyantly. All to a very good cause, and a great way to cheer people up."

Andrew Winship of Epsilon Pharmaservices Ltd comments "Wishing everyone all the best during WOW week, lets hope we can make a difference!"

Happiness Irondi of the Agape Access Foundation in Nigeria comments "SOS is doing a great job in the area of taking care of the orhans and abandoned children." "You are giving life and future to the children and they will become a better citizen and not a terror to their respective countries."

Rebecca Wild of Skerton Community High School comments "We are trying to get are pupils more involved in charity work and this will be a great way to start."

Janet Usoro of Elatt in London comments "Today I found out that my colleague is off to the Sudan to work with the street children. I am amazed, as I had no idea she has been working with this charity through her own charity which is called Children and Victims of Poverty International. This lady is truley amazing and so selfless. I am keen to do my little bit to help such a good cause and I hope to encourage my friends and colleague also."

Marina McDonald of 'Gifts by Marina' in Chelmsford comments "We have linked to wearwow.com through the home page of giftsbymarina.co.uk and we're distributing WOW leaflets with all our mail-outs to spread the WOW word!"

Sue Parlby of the Good Vibrations Community Choir comments "Fantastic idea - puts a sparkle into everyone's life!"

Simon Unsworth from the Bury Youth Service comments "Lets pass on this information and publicise to as many young people as possible."

Amber Kinnair of a Newmarket school comments "Your doing an amazing job guys, keep up the good work!!"

Rita Girling of Woodford Green comments "The 20 or so people in my Yoga class are all set to wear something WOW! during World Orphan Week for this great cause."

Mark Newman of Hays in London comments "We're looking forward to WOW'ing our colleagues and customers!"

Keith Hockridge of Frinton Rotary Club comments "I'm going to persuade my fellow Rotarians in Frinton-on-Sea to wear crazy clothes and raise much needed funds!!"

Shenaid Tapper who works in a school in Addiscome, Croydon comments "Every Thursday each class does a different charity in our school and we decided to choose SOS children. We are great supporters of your aims and hope our money goes far."

Karen Stokke of Wild Women in Pink, Perth, Australia comments "Hi, I am part of a driving force behind Wild Women in Pink which is a group of ladies who love having fun and dressing in pink PJ's and sometimes as a pirate or fairy. We would love to support another human being who may need more than what they are able to receive at this time."

Catherine Mcgeer of Jet2 in Spain comments "We can't wait until our WOW day! A fun way of helping others!"

Ric Herrington of the Johnny Cash tribute act 'Cash Back' comments "Johnny supported SOS his whole career. I am inspired to try to do some performance fundraising and try some different things over WOW week."

Stephen Charles of Vivreau Limited, Greenford comments "Vivreau's employees are proud to support this worthwhile cause and may I take this opportunity to wish you all the best."

Gilly Bowden of MotivAction in Stevenage comments "Lets dress up and have some fun!"

Tracy Flux of Great Little Adventures in Newmarket comments "Ann and Tracy from Great Little Adventures. We're really looking forward to wearing a bit of sparkle for the day and supporting the work of this amazing charity. We're sure it will be a huge success!"

Helen Hooper of Ipswich comments "There are so many things in this world that need our help but none more so than the children. What a great way to raise awareness of the people who will shape the future for us all. And as a fitness trainer who lives in joggers and trainers the chance to 'glam up' should not be passed over!!!"

WOW supporter Leticia from the USA comments "Signing up for this makes me feel really good inside to know that I am helping children who need it! More people should support the children with AIDS."

Hillevi Tobjian in Sweden comments "This is very important for everyone in this world to know about and that everyone can help children. We all have the responsibility to take care for each other and especially the small ones."

Marian Parkinson director of Anchor Support Services Ltd in comments "I just wanted to do something for such a wonderful charity. It is comforting to know that children all over the world are being helped by organisations like SOS, my contribution is only small in comparision but if every small company helped in this way imagine what a difference that could make to children who need our help. I wish you every success in your endeavours."

Anouck Giraud of London comments "I am glad to support an important cause such as helping an orphaned child to look forward to a brigher future. This special week will help us spread the word about SOS Children."

Susan Wright of Ludham Primary School and Nursery, Great Yarmouth comments "At my school the theme for this term is Africa - we were talking about sponsoring a child during our staff meeting this morning, then Bruce, one of our governors, came in with a card from Katie's parents - serendipity?!"

Sarah Hodges of Aviva plc comments "Our staff cant wait to start WOWing their colleagues!"

Natasha Crank of Reuters comments "What a great idea this is. I hope it is well supported."

Julie Clements of Littleones Childcare comments "This sounds like a terrific cause to support and as we all work with children and have children of our own we would be very proud to support it, plus it will be great to dress up."

Breanna Holtz of Life Christian Interact comments "This sounds like a fun way to make a difference."

Dr Amanda Wong of Sheffield comments "Help a child, make a difference!"

Mark Tredgett of Avenance Plc comments "Would be glad to support - and WOW."

Cheryl Garfield of Sure Start, Ely comments "I work with children and want to do something to help children around the world."

Lisa Woodhouse of Marnhull comments "Can't think of a better excuse to be able to wear your most WOW item of clothing and raise money at the same time. Have fun and help children at the same time, perfect."

Georgina Faint of Snowlife comments "every child deserves a loving safe environment to grow up in. Too many children are simply forgotten and WOW is a great way to bring this to people’s attention."

The law firm Pinsent Masons comments "Pinsent Masons is proud to support SOS Children and its pledge to 'give children a future'. World Orphan Week is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the Charity's work, and money so that SOS Children can continue making a positive difference to children's lives across the globe."

Claire Cooper of The College of Animal Welfare in Tingley comments "What an 'Absolutely Fabulous' way to raise funds!"

Andy Mankin of Campsmount Technology College in Doncaster comments "How can you not support such a worthwhile cause and give someone less fortunate a chance of a fulfilling life?"

Hinesh Parmar of Bollywood Beats comments "My band is organising a Valentines Dinner & Dance on the 9th of Feb in Birmingham to raise money for this worth while charity. Keep up the good work."

Ruth Northcott of St John's Primary School Colchester comments "We shall be enjoying a 'Multi-Cultural' month in February 2008 and 'WOW' will fit in perfectly. Our children will be studying Africa and India across the curriculum and supporting a very worthy cause at the same time."

Phil Bamber of Hope One World at Liverpool Hope University comments "WoW is a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for the wonderful work of SOS around the world. In Liverpool, we will be promoting WoW on the Liverpool Hope University campus and also in local schools. Have a great WoW week wherever you are!"

Noreen Horowitz of Rockford Road Childcare in North York comments "Our childcare centre recently had a holiday concert. The theme for the concert was Africa. In keeping with our theme, the schoolage children would like to make a donation to the SOS program."

Lauren Hunt comments "I am very excited about supporting WOW and having just sponsored another child, through SOS children, I wish to help in anyway possible. Lets make WOW fun and encourage people to help with this extremely worthy cause. I hope we can achieve great things and really make a difference x".

Janis Read-Walters of 'Norwich Union Operational Services' comments " We are all looking forward to WOW-ing in February for this great cause."