Noticed a lot of people wanting ideas of things to take to orphanages.
When we visited the most welcomed gift for the 'little ones' judging by their response was (by luck) an old 'magic drawing board' my son had outgrown.
Was something they could play with and appreciate immediately. Something they can share, is a great learning tool, and will last for years and years without the orphanage having to outlay money to buy more paper, paint etc.
Available at most of the major retail chain stores from anywhere between about $5 to $50 I think depending on the quality.
ps. while I am here would like to thank so many of you who gave well wishes etc. in my somewhat (typically) messy thread lower down. There, in such an ugly topic came also so much warmth and 'fuzziness'. (If that makes sense)