Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. Hi, I hope you feel you can support me in what I am expecting to be an eventful and worthwhile trip this summer! In July I am flying out to Kenya with the charity, The Kenyan Orphan Project (KOP) with 18 other medical students from Cardiff. KOP was actually formed by three medical students in 2001, and they are still very involved in the charity and all are now qualified doctors.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Kenyan Orphan Project gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
However, before we are allowed to go, the charity requires us to raise £750 each. All of this money goes directly to the charity. As a participant in the scheme, I will cover the cost of my fare, food and accommodation while I am in Kenya.
This year, all the money raised will be used to rebuild Alendu Primary School. The school's buildings are made from traditional materials; principally wood and mud, and the walls of many classrooms are simply crumbling away. This is incredibly hazardous for the pupils and many classes are taken outside in the shelter of the trees. It is Cardiff's aim to raise enough money to finance the construction of four new classrooms- which I am going to help build while I'm out there!
KOP's aims are to provide high quality, affordable health care and other social support to vulnerable people living in the Kisumu region of Western Kenya, including orphans, widows, and street children. It achieves this by working with local charities and organisations in the area and supporting many projects. Part of my time there will also be spent in the local clinic, observing and helping out with basic tasks, which I am confident will be great experience for me going forward.
So far, KOP has been involved in establishing a hospital, a health clinic, a primary and secondary school, two community/feeding centres and a support and rehabilitation centre for street children. Hopefully by the time I leave, and with your help, the charity can add another primary school to that list!
I appreciate that I am asking for sponsorship in a tough economic climate- but if there is any amount, however small that you can donate for what I believe is a really worthy cause, I would be really grateful!
Thanks very much!
Emily xxx
Raised so far: £615.00
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I'm so impressed, though i will miss you! Good luck :) Donation by Katie on 02/05/09 |
£30.00 |
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Brilliant Em. Go gal! Donation by Penny Wilson on 22/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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What a wonderful project Emily. Have a great time ! Donation by Mary on 21/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - what a fab opportunity! Donation by Colin, Julie & Emma on 15/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with you trip! Donation by Paul and Sue P on 01/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Sounds like a fantastic project and experience. Go for it! Donation by Jill, Martin, Matt and Will on 25/03/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Emmy! xxx Donation by Rebecca G on 22/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Keep going with the fundraising, the more you get the more you will enjoy the Kenyan experience Donation by Jerry, Sarah, E & G on 14/03/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Proud of you, keep up the good work Donation by Dad on 04/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Hope this helps to top up the pot! Well done! Donation by Edwin and Mandy on 03/03/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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I am so jealous - such a great thing to do! Donation by Angela Jones on 25/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - what a great thing to do Donation by Pam Wilkinson on 23/02/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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I'm very proud of you too.. even though we are unrelated. Donation by Soo on 19/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Kelly Farley on 19/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Sponsor you ?...it's what I have been doing all your life!! I guess we will be "helping" with your airfare too??! Proud of you, love ... xx Donation by Mum on 19/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Emily, Wish I could go with you. Donation by Shiva Hobson on 19/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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What a brilliant summer project! Donation by Sophy on 19/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £615.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £615.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £165.00 |
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