Going strong at 87



Ken Savage

Still going strong at 87!  Ken Savage has made hundreds of wooden spoons to measure sugar and salt for the life-saving oral rehydration solution used for babies suffering from diarrhea.  A very accomplished wood worker, Ken has found great satisfaction in lovingly making these little spoons which are now highly valued by countless village women.  Many of the women have shared stories of watching their children die and feeling helpless to save them.  Then they found out about Oral Rehydration Solution that they could make themselves.  Even though they feel more confident making the exact measurements with Ken's spoons, they are also taught to use a three-finger pinch of salt and a palm full of sugar when spoons are not available.  Thank you Ken for saving lives on the other side of the world through your wood working hobby!
P.S.  Ken also thought the women should have personal gifts so he made wooden bookmarks decorated with colorful strings and beads.  Many of the bookmarks now hang proudly on the walls of humble little homes because the women have no books.