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Post by kirabo on Jul 24, 2020 16:24:59 GMT
Since my last Forever Friends of Uganda appeal, things have become much more difficult for the children we exist to help. Fundraising has dried up during the crisis. Hence my attempt to do something about it. Please help if you can. It will be greatly appreciated. At the same time the County link with the charity has strengthened. Eva and Sandra are known as the Stockport County Girls. Their education is sponsored by 2 fans. And now they are cared for in the Little Angels Children's Home, financed through my own prize in the 50/50 Draw in December. We need to keep that support going. Many thanks Keith (Kirabo was Normandy)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2020 17:23:07 GMT
I sponsor a child in Amuria, Uganda, through Compassion International. Hoping to visit one day.
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Post by kirabo on Jul 24, 2020 18:20:16 GMT
I've never visited Amuria, but I know that it's an area that has had great difficulties over the years.
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Post by kirabo on Jul 26, 2020 16:15:58 GMT
I've upped my "training" as the walk starts officially this week. I've been bowled over by people's generosity so far. Please help if you can. I promise it will help to make a real difference.
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Post by redhatter on Jul 27, 2020 20:14:24 GMT
Best of luck Keith. A fantastic cause!
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Post by kirabo on Jul 27, 2020 21:01:04 GMT
Thank you RH.
Can I just say to everybody. I have been absolutely bowled over by the support we've received so far. It is very humbling. But ..... I have to push on to get as much as we can. The more we raise, the more we can do to help these children in need. The crisis over the last few months has been a real setback which is why this project is so important to me.
The first morning of my 78th Birthday Marathon Walk will be on Thursday when we shall leave home to walk down the A6 as far as Stockport Central Library. Then it will be along Petersgate, around the Market Hall, back up Hillgate and on to Great Moor. If you see us, please give a big shout.
The idea is to leave home each day and head for a different Stockport destination.
Many thanks to those who have contributed. If you still want to do so, there is still plenty of time.
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Post by The Real Exile on Jul 27, 2020 21:19:40 GMT
Good luck Keith will add some £ ASAP. Must be tough raising funds in these times.
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Post by kirabo on Jul 27, 2020 21:32:51 GMT
Thank you TRE. It really is. Understandably in difficult times, people think of problems close to home. And when money is short, small charities like ours find it hard going. But as I said before, the support we are getting has really reaised my spirits.
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Post by kirabo on Aug 1, 2020 21:22:55 GMT
Day 3 of my Marathon Walk. There just had to be a County destination, didn't there? It was Jeanette's turn to accompany me today. We were joined at Edgeley Park by a family support team.
Very many thanks to all of you who have sponsored me. There is still time if you want to help.
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Post by kirabo on Aug 6, 2020 17:05:06 GMT
Well - that’s the week over and I have reached 2 destinations: 1. The Marathon Distance in a week (in fact I exceeded it by 2 miles). 2. My 78th Birthday So ..... here's one last last appeal if you had thought about sponsoring me/donating, but not got round to it .... Please, please, please! We are so close to a big target. At the same time, many thanks to all you generous people who have already helped us.
And then, with my thanks, I'll leave you in peace.
Two more photos; Day 6 with fellow County fan Sandy McGregor Day 7 with Jeanette at the final destination
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Post by kirabo on Aug 11, 2020 21:17:10 GMT
Thank you so much to everybody who supported my Marathon Walk. Our Girls First programme will benefit enormously. I have been overwhelmed by your generosity and promise that the money will be well and properly used. The total donated came to an amazing £1,700. That is well beyond anything that I had hoped for.
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Post by The Real Exile on Aug 12, 2020 11:28:35 GMT
That is a great effort!
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