Doll drawing helps hunger program Doll drawing helps hunger program (December 10, 2003)

Three "dream dolls" await the winners of the fourth annual Doll Project drawing to benefit the Ecumenical Hunger Program.

Each doll comes with a trunk and complete handmade wardrobe, including a bridal gown, party dresses, ethnic outfits, and riding apparel, as well as coats, sweaters and nightwear. The clothing was sewn by four volunteers: Gail Reed, Lillian Greer, Bridget Morgan and Joan Cook.

Tickets for the drawing, at $2 each or six for $10, are available at Calla in Menlo Park, where one of the dolls is on display. Dolls will also be on display at the Cranberry Scoop and at Marion Jackstons in Los Altos.

The doll project was started four years ago by Luanne Malkmus of Woodside. A volunteer for the East Palo Alto-based Ecumenical Hunger Program, she got the idea of a doll drawing from growing up in Stockton where a local charity raffled off a doll, complete with fabulous wardrobe, every year.

Over four years, the drawing has raised $50,000 for the Ecumenical Hunger Program. For more information, call Ms. Malkmus at 851-7879.

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