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My story

 

Hi everyone,

     Well back again for one last (and it will be the last) stagger round the streets of Brussels with a final grovel up TervurenLaan to the finish - that is assuming that I get that far.
      I think most of you will know me, Joe and our children Emily and Thomas but here we are again.  Family life 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. We also have many more family members that are important to us and who have been so supportive but unfortunately this year there is one fewer than before and I am therefore dedicating this effort to the memory of my father who we lost to cancer last October. However, any sponsorship I receive will continue to be for RETRAK as with last year.

    For those of you not familiar with RETRAK, it is a charity that works with and for street children in Africa. Unfortunately, there are too many children living rough on city streets for whom the prospect of a happy family life is simply not possible and  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. Just over a year ago 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, against this backdrop, my early morning scarifices and trvialised and the current economic crisis is truly put into perspective. I therefore resolved to do what I can to help and beg some more of your hard earned cash for a truly fantastic and deserving cause. Please help me to support RETRAK and allow them to continue making a difference to more children’s lives.

Thanks
Kevin


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: RETRAK 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. What better way to deprive the government of taxes.

So please sponsor me now!

Donation by K. Worsfield 18/06/09  

£20.00

Trust you have finished by now!! Donation by David 07/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done son - your dad would have been proud x Donation by Mum 04/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

hopefully you aching limbs are recovering by now... Donation by Jonathan 03/06/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

great stuff Kev - all the best for today Donation by Den Downunder 31/05/09  

£50.00

Last minute as always! Good luck for tomorrow. Dont forget the sunscreen! Donation by Pauline & Rob 30/05/09  

£50.00

We'll be thinking of you - hope it's not too hot! x x Donation by Sue, Tom & kids 30/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We'll be cheering you on Dad! Donation by Joe, Em and Tom 28/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Kev. Luck is not a factor really, we know you'll do well. Donation by Dave & Chris 28/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck for Sunday and if you're struggling just think of me and Tom raising a couple of pints to Burnley and Bolton in the Premiership Donation by Andy Waine 28/05/09  

£48.00 + £13.54 Gift Aid

Brilliant-best of British!Don't forget my choccies next time you're home to see Mum. Donation by Lesley Marr 24/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

think of the beers waiting at the end of the race! Donation by The Kirkups 21/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A late run but not enough to save the boys from relegation ! Donation by Lachlan 18/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run well! I will look forward to sharing a celebration with you and the lovely Stella! Donation by Chris B 14/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

go for it - nice photo -who's the bloke? Good luck Donation by nick and the marr family 13/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it and hope you do better than the Geordies who have been woeful all season. Haway the lad!! Donation by Dave Stobbs 11/05/09  

£50.00

go kev go. We'll be chearing you on Donation by nicola & jeffrey 11/05/09  

£54.00

Here's praying for cold weather and the wind always blowing against your back! Wish I was there.... honest! Best of luck, enjoy the tunnels! Donation by Colette & Family 10/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run, fat boy, run!! Donation by The Shaws 10/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Aren't you too old for this - what's wrong with golf and a few pints Donation by Nige & Heather 09/05/09  

£30.00

Lots of admiration for all of your hard work. Hope Joe is providing plenty of foot massages! Donation by Jo & Jim 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope to see you Oct by then you may have recovered Donation by Rick & Deborah 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Kevin! Keep us posted with your result. :) Donation by David Physick 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

all the best Donation by Ashley Dunlop 07/05/09  

£20.00

You are a star Kev, thats all I have to say! (unusual for me!!) Donation by Emma 07/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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