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My story

 

Firstly a very big thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

please see below details of my trip and why our money is needed so much.

Over the last couple years or more one of my goals has been to work for a few weeks in a childrens orphanage in Kenya, I have always discussed this with close friends and family and the reasons to way I want to do this( I wont bore you with them all), But if the truth be known I have always been a little apprehensive about how I would deal with the sadness of seeing so many children live there lifes without constant love, and in some cases living in conditions that would be well under our own expectations.

As most of you are aware I have had to deal with the unexpected heartbreak of my first daughter being born with a tumour witch after only 5 hours of her birth, burst causing her to have 3 cardiac arrests and as a result has CP. 5 years on I have dealt, and tried to come to terms with my own worries making me stronger (I hope?) to take this sort of experience on.

I feel now that I am ready to give a little back to those who would truly benefit from a few extra hours of fun, laughs and love.

So on the 1st of June 09, I fly to Kenya!! I will be flying into Nairobi where I will be staying with a host family and working in an orphanage in a village close to this location.

Over the last month I have started to think about games, songs and activities that I can entertain the children with after school and I have started to learn the basics of there language, however my first two days in Kenya will be in a class room environment where I will be prepped on what to expect on my first day at the orphanage, Safety tips, local knowledge, and language.

As I am sure you are aware Kenya has a lot of orphans who have been affected by the AIDS virus as well as poverty. There is a real need to help kids who have lost their parents through the epidemic.

As a volunteer in the orphanage project, I will help tutor the children in the orphanage, I will also help kids to stay clean by helping them in brushing teeth, shower, and personal hygiene. During the evening, organize games/sports, drawing, singing, dancing, and other creative education and extra curricular activities, as well as farm work and cleaning.

I am sure that I will get more out of this experience than I could possibly give and I do understand that in 2 weeks I wont change any of there lives forever but I would hope that I can make some kind of a difference to there day to day routine and inject as much fun in and out of there school day as possible.


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.

Any money that you donate really would make a world of difference , Please give what you can ,your money will go towards, toys, games, sports. health care,food and for the running of the orpahanage etc, i am funding my trip myself and all money taken will go torwards the above.

many thanks


james Lyall

well done u,i cant wait 2hear all about ur trip.but looks like u put some smiles on faces, i love the fact u built a footy goal!! luv joe n dane Donation by Joe Makepeace 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck - really admire what your doing Donation by Carl Walthew 03/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck James - we look forward to hearing all about your trip Donation by Doug & Jacquie 01/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

wishing you all the best. Hakuna Matata!!! Donation by Jamie and Carly 30/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Wishing you lots of luck. What a lovely thing you're doing! x Donation by Melissa Huggins 29/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck - watch what you eat ! Donation by Keith Bellis 29/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Nice one mate ! Have a Great time its a great cause! Donation by Daniel Woolley 29/05/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Have a great time James. I think that it is a realy generouse thing that you are doing. Donation by James Cumming 29/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Very best of luck James! Waiting for some tips to help me out when you get back! Donation by Alan Howcroft 29/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy the sun! Hope you make a big difference out there. Donation by David Andrew 29/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You must be mad? Enjoy it! Donation by Martin Irving 29/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck hope you don't have to many bad hair days! Donation by Rachel Llewellyn 26/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wow Jim, what a life changing experience - I know you'll be fantastic out there - the very best of luck and success in all you do there. Lots of love Donation by Ally Marshall 18/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Fantastic thing to be doing mate! Best of luck Donation by Matt Edwards 18/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

James,good luck out there! take care love jo xx Donation by Jo Gipps 13/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Jim,good luck!! your doing an amazing thing,im proud of you love big sis xx Donation by Jane cotter 13/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

best of luck james Donation by mb 11/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Really great thing to do Shlyall... I'm proud of you man! Donation by Ben Dulley 09/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done mate. Donation by Jonathan Hughes 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck.........I'm sure you will have an amazing experience in Kenya. I wish you the best of luck, take care xxxxx Donation by Sophie Moore 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mate, you'll do an amazing job x Donation by Becky 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You'll be an excellent teacher and we wish you all the luck in the world! Stay safe and take care! xxx Donation by Jade Tsamplakos 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Dude, do me a favour though please dont dance for them!! I've seen you move and its not a pretty site unless you 'pull out the rope!' Donation by Nick Tsamplakos 31/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, it's a great thing you're doing. I hope we can all help a little. Donation by Cristina Cure E Couto 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, you're doing somthing really amazing! Donation by Diane Dunn 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, you'll be amazing x Donation by Cat Wright 29/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck James. We really admire what you're doing Donation by Adam Valentine 29/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You will do a great job x Donation by Sandra (ABI) 27/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you get lots more! Very worthwhile cause x Donation by Kathryn 27/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Every little helps xxxx Donation by Sheila Easton 27/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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