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Hi, this is me with my family - my wife Joe and our children Emily and Thomas. Our family is very important to us and, over the years, in dealing with the challenges presented by Tom's autism there is no doubt that we have become closer and more appreciative of what we have. Of course, we have many more family members that are also important to us and who have been so supportive. In fact when talking about our family, we also like to include all of the volunteers that have worked with Tom over the years and helped him make the progress that he has.     
Unfortunately for a lot of children around the world the story is not such a pleasant one and for most of the children living rough on city streets the prospect of a happy family life is simply not possible. For them, the brutal reality is that simply surviving from one day to the next is their only objective. Many have no families left to turn to whilst others are too frightened of the consequences of returning home. It is hard to imagine a more desperate situation in any child’s life.

It is, however, possible to make a difference and RETRAK is a charity that makes a huge difference to the lives of all the children it helps. Last year, when visiting her brother in Addis Ababa, Joe was fortunate enough to visit one of the RETRAK projects and witnessed first hand the caring, passion and commitment of the RETRAK team. It is almost impossible to express the extreme poverty that exists in these places and the resources that the RETRAK teams have to work with are pitiful, but the work that they do and the results they achieve are truly inspiring.

So, after having received so much help and support from others for our work with Thomas over the years, I thought it was about time I did a bit of giving and resolved to run 20 K around Brussels on May 20th. Of course, running 20 K in itself will do nothing more than wear me out (a bit more) but this is where you come in !

Please help me to support RETRAK and allow them to continue making a difference to more children’s lives. This is a truly worthy cause and I am hoping that you will support me by "digging deep" and sponsoring me online.
Thanks
Kevin


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hank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Many thanks for your support.

sorry we are so late but well done !! Donation by the huntingtons 26/06/08  

£40.00

Fantastic ! - Well done from the Antrobus Family. Donation by Carolyn, Mark, Dan & Matthew 06/06/08  

£50.00

Donation by P Ireland 29/05/08  

£20.00

Donation by Jean & Jez 29/05/08  

£16.00 + £4.51 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoyed it Donation by Damian & Louise Orton 26/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Kids think you're crazy - I know you are!! Good luck - see you next month. Donation by David, Robert & Kimberley 23/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go Bro! With you in spirit - maybe next year in the flesh! xx Donation by Tom, Susan, Maria, Joanna & Alex 23/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Kathy Worsfield 22/05/08  

£16.00 + £4.51 Gift Aid

there's another 50 from Ron V if you do wear what Claire has suggested - great idea Claire Donation by Den downunder 21/05/08  

£50.00

Remember the Forest of Dean and Chepstow Race Course - hope its a hell of a lot easier than that! Donation by Nigel 15/05/08  

£25.00

To Experion and beyond.. good luck Kevin. Donation by David P 15/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope its not as hot as today! Donation by Jones family 11/05/08  

£25.00

I'm in Myrtle Beach busy practising for the Golf Day but will be thinking of you on 20th Donation by Mick M 09/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - wish we could be at the finish! Donation by Mum & Dad 28/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Chris and Dave 19/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Kevin we're very proud of you Donation by The Frost Family 11/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope training is going to schedule! Donation by Emma hayes 10/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't wear yourself out for the big golf rematch Donation by Lachlan 09/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and I will raise a glass to your efforts too. Donation by Graeme 07/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Kev - hope all is well. Donation by Jonathan Ireland 07/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck from Down Under!! Donation by Coupers 06/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

See you there ! Donation by Snyman family 06/04/08  

£100.00

Will think of you from my comfy couch!! Donation by The Cochranes 05/04/08  

£50.00

All the very best!! Donation by The Desmonds 05/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Nicola, Jeffrey et al 04/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Head for the oranges.... Donation by Joe 03/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Daddy Donation by Emily 03/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

good luck - good picture - are you wearing a wig? Donation by nick 01/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You always were a glutton for punishment - good luck Donation by Ash 28/03/08  

£20.00

With the bra, knickers and fishnets right? Donation by Claire 27/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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