Terry's page
£3,261.97 raised of £2,000.00 target
50 donations
My Target:
£2,000.00
£3,261.97 raised so far
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My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
UPDATED 20th January 2012
On 21st November 2011 I travelled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with the Cheadle Hulme-based charity Retrak and a number of colleagues to work with street children in that city. Amongst other things, we helped renovate a drop-in centre for the street children and worked with them to inspire them to be the best that they can be. The experience was awesome and humbling and we met some children who were a real inspiration and shining examples to us all. Their positive demeanour in the face of such adversity really put into perspective how much we take for granted. Coupled with this, the staff at Retrak are doing such a fantastic job and I was taken by their dedication and "can do" attitude. Photographs will be posted shortly.
Retrak (www.retrak.org) is committed to inspiring street children -some as young as 7 years old. I am blessed to be surrounded by loving family and friends and it is so difficult to ever imagine what life must be like for these children, with no family to care for them and basically very little in the way of hope.
With the help of Retrak and its volunteers, the lives of many of the children have been and continue to be improved in different ways, e.g. by re-uniting them with their families, or by providing shelter and emotional and educational support.
I was honoured and humbled to be chosen as one of the volunteers to go out to Ethiopia to help and am very thankful for the support I’ve been shown by family, friends and colleagues so far. Each volunteer raised a minimum of £2000 that went directly to the work of Retrak and to the children. We were in the fortunate position to SEE exactly where YOUR donations went and I can say without hesitation that YOUR donations are being used to great effect.
Here is an idea of what your donations pay for; £3 buys a blanket; £5 pays for a medical consultation and treatment for a child; £14 pays for shelter for 2 months; £30 feeds a child for 2 months; £75 covers the cost of reuniting a child with their family.
Thank you to those of you who have visited this page and shared it with friends/contacts. Through your efforts I passed the minimum £2000 I promised to raise. PLEASE help me raise even more to help the street children of Ethiopia. Apart from numerous collections - usually with me dressed as Constable Cub - here's a flavour of some of the things I've done to raise money for RETRAK and the street children of Africa:
On 15/05/2011 I completed the BUPA Manchester 10K run dressed as a panda, Constable Cub. My time of 2:00:11 reflects the number of times I had to stop to have photos taken and the weight of the outfit!
On 29/05/2011 I completed the Manchester-Liverpool Bike Ride. Two punctures, dodgy knee, and that loooong, steep hill 3 miles from the end nearly did me!
On 10th July 2011 I completed the Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride. 61.5 miles of hard slog (for me anyway). Grateful to friends at the finish line who waited...and waited...and waited... Note to self: Get fit. Get a better bike. Mountain bikes are not ideal for road events.
On 23rd July 2011 I organised and took part in a charity collection at Manchester Airport. WE as a team raised £660.47. Great effort. Thank you.
Whilst in Addis Ababa I completed the Great Ethiopian (10K) Run, 8,000 feet above sea level, rarified air, a hard slog, but well worth it to see the smiles on the kids' faces.
I am so grateful to all who have donated so far and enabled me to pass my MINIMUM target of £2000. Thank you.
Please help me to continue to provide much needed funds for the street children of Africa.
I will be continuing fundraising throughout 2012 and I am willing to do anything, provided it's legal and doesn't involve me breaking my marriage vows!
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO AMANDA MARKHAM WHO HAS A "SIGNIFICANT BIRTHDAY" COMING UP AND HAS ASKED FOR DONATIONS TO THIS PAGE IN LIEU OF PRESENTS.
Please dig deep. It really is for a very good cause. Thank you so much. Terry XXX
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My charity
Retrak
Charity Registration No. 1122799
<b>Our Vision:</b><p> To see street children realise their potential and discover their worth. <p> <b>Our Mission Statement:</b><p> Through its work Retrak will enable street children in Africa to have a real alternative to life on the street. (Retrak currently has projects in Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya). <p> Retrak believes that every child is a unique and valuable gift, and that safe family is the preferred environment for a child to grow up and develop. We believe that the community has a vital role to play in the protection and development of the life of its children. <p> Retrak’s services for street children include: <p> o Healthcare, refuge, education, employment opportunities and sports. <p> o Long term care as they rediscover their identity and purpose. <p> o Foster care placements and/or resettlement to their family/community of origin. <p> o Supporting the transition into a self sustaining community life. <p> o A voice that speaks on their behalf. <p></p>
Donations 50
From Amanda on behalf of Roy and Sandra Heald, Jane Broady and Rob and Ellen Markham
Donation by Amanda Markham on 25/01/12
For Amanda and her special birthday this year. Lots of love & hugs Lynne & Rachel xxxx
Donation by Lynne Grist on 23/01/12
For Amanda's special birthday from Jo and Chris. X
Donation by Joanna Day on 21/01/12
On behalf of Amanda on her very 'special' birthday. Loads of love Helen & Pete x x x
Donation by Helen Littlewood on 21/01/12
On behalf of Amanda to Celebrate her Special Birthday. Lots and Lots of Love Rachel, Paul, Chloe, Josh & Jake xxxxxx
Donation by Rachel Miles on 21/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
On behalf of Amanda on her 'SPECIAL' birthday Lots of love Linda & Simon xxxx
Donation by Linda Hamnett on 21/01/12
On behalf of Amanda for her special day. With lots of love.
Donation by Viv and Mike on 20/01/12
I'm pleased to make this donation as a present for Amanda Markham's birthday
Donation by Charles Parker on 18/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Gift for Amanda's special birthday what a great cause!
Donation by Carolyn Gardner on 16/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hi Terry donation instead of Christmas presents xxx
Donation by Amanda Markham on 18/12/11
£35.00
+ £8.75 Gift Aid
Donation by thomas bebbington on 24/11/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Terry, don't be late for the plane !!!!!!
Donation by Mick Pearson on 18/11/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
God luck Terry xx
Donation by sue bebbington on 14/11/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Charlotte Markham on 14/11/11
£5.00
Donation by Anonymous on 13/11/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Hi Terry, Best wishes 4 yr trip,I am sure it will be life changing! We will be thinking and praying for you. Love 2 Alison x
Donation by John Harrington on 26/10/11
Testing my textgiving
Donation by Terence Bebbington on 20/09/11
£1.00
+ £0.25 Gift Aid
Thanks to 1st Davenport Mile End Scouts
Donation by Terry Bebbington on 19/09/11
£33.50
+ £8.38 Gift Aid
Good luck Terry, it's a great cause. This donation means you do the pond for the next 10 make a difference days.
Donation by Andy & Lisa on 09/09/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
You've taken on a great cause Terry. Well done and good luck with the rest of the challenges.
Donation by Karen Moran on 05/07/11
£100.00
Keep up the good work
Donation by Carolyn Gardner on 01/06/11
Good Luck Terry
Donation by David Smith on 26/05/11
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Well done Terry
Donation by Viv on 23/05/11
Well done for finishing the Manchester 10K in your disguise! At least you didn't overtake me - not like the Xmas Tree and the man dressed as a fairy!!
Donation by Katrina Hughes on 17/05/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Terry
Donation by Jane Cross on 14/05/11
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,943.50
- Offline donations£1,312.47
- Text donations£6.00
- Total raised£3,261.97
- Gift Aid£381.96
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