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On New years day  - I received a phone call from an old friend. He is one of my oldest friends in Africa – we lived together for nearly a year and worked together for the best part of 8. Now due to having HIV his health is such that he is unable to continue working.  So since I last saw him, his needs have drastically increased while my means have significantly reduced (due to having another child and living in UK).

As an HIV sufferer he knows he does not have long to live. In my last meetings with him I feared his HIV was turning into AIDS as I watched him contract more and more illnesses (cold’s, flu’s etc) and struggle to shake them off. In one of my last conversations with him he said to me – 'I have had my life now  - I only want to do all I can so my children can live the best life they can.’

 

He phoned me on NY’s day and things are clearly getting bad. His has three daughters (he calls his blessings) and there is no such thing as a free education in the city he lives. Feeding, clothing and educating them is a major drain.

As I was wondering about how to respond I also read  a book by Jonathan Aitkin who went from cabinet minister to bankrupt prisoner. One of his friends set-up and raised money for  ‘The Aitkins children trust’ and raised £600,000. Enough to send his children through uni and Eton and various other needs. It struck me, that while I have far less rich friends  - I ought to at least do the same. So I invite you to join with me to help my friend

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Donation by Ed Walker on 31/03/10

 
£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
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Donation by Charlie Walker on 23/03/10

 
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Ed thanks for giving us the opportunity to bless them, soory for the delay in our response. We will pray for you friend Donation by Bob Huddlestone on 23/03/10

 
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Donation by Andy & Rebecca on 23/03/10

 
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Donation by M Richardson on 23/03/10

 
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Well done Ed - wonderful result in a very good cause Donation by Mike Simpson on 23/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Nice one Ed. Good cause. Donation by Robin & Kirstie on 23/03/10

 
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Thanks for reminding me, meant to do this weeks ago. Well done Ed Donation by Andy Emery on 22/03/10

 
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Donation by Dave & Jane on 22/03/10

 
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Donation by Siobhan Chaston on 21/03/10

 
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Glad to be of help Donation by Wendy Castle on 18/03/10

 
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Donation by Diana Baird on 17/03/10

 
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Well done, Ed Donation by Tim Raby on 13/03/10

 
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Donation by Ian Dow on 13/03/10

 
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Donation by Sian and Gavin x on 12/03/10

 
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what a world away from ours! Donation by Lara Brettell on 11/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by Runa Mathiesen on 10/03/10

 
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Donation by Toby Flint on 10/03/10

 
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As a prospective parent and having just returned from the decadence of a skiing holiday it is even harder not to be touched by such an appeal. Donation by Mark Taylor on 07/03/10

 
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Donation by Rob Jesson on 06/03/10

 
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Donation by Nick Westoby on 05/03/10

 
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Donation by Nick Pye on 05/03/10

 
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I think God wanted to help you too in this my friend. Asking is tough, as is receiving, & obedience is a blessing. God bless you Ed. Donation by Gavin Bateman on 04/03/10

 
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Every blessing Donation by Simon Bysshe on 04/03/10

 
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Ed, thanks for sharing your concerns, Donation by Anthony and Jenny on 04/03/10

 
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