This is an update to last years planned trip to the Dominican Republic. As
some of you know, we had to pull out of last years trip, a week before the
due date as I had a serious back problem.
Fortunately, we have able to reschedule for August 2010 and we are to be
joined by Clair ( our eldest daughter) who will have finished university.
The family, Colin, Hilda, Clair, Michelle and Abbie are stepping out of
their comfort zone and have rearranged a trip to the Dominican Republic.
This is no regular holiday, instead it is a chance to join others in
building homes, supporting schools and hospitals and sharing our faith. It
is an opportunity to give something back.
We are going with Mission Direct which supports great locally led projects
among the world's poorest people. They do this by enabling people to join
life-changing trips for two or more weeks.
In the Dominican Republic, Mission Direct is working on a project to provide
housing for families living in slums - often on a rubbish tip. So far they
have helped to build fifty basic houses, and lent a hand as the delighted
families moved in.
Sosua in the Dominican Republic is home to former hired hands from the sugar
plantations - many have come across the border from Haiti (who suffered from
earthquake and floods earlier this year). Thousands of people live in
unsanitary conditions, in shacks made of sticks and rubble on less than £1 a
day. The charity The Samaritan Foundation has been building whole villages
for the slum-dwellers of Sosua.
Mission Direct has been partnering with The Samaritan Foundation on the
current building project since 2006, and has assisted with the building of
houses in the new village of Esperanza, including mixing cement, laying
blocks, plastering and decorating. Volunteers often give new occupants items
such as mattresses and bedding.
You can make a difference. 100% of money raised through this page goes
directly to the local projects. We thank all those that contributed last
year but appreciate that a number of people may still like to make a
contibution to the trip.
Please support and pray for us for what we believe will be a life enhancing
experience.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the
most efficient way to sponsor us: Mission Direct 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.
Please sponsor us
Raised so far: £2,650.00
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We are looking forward to hearing more about what you expect to be doing on the 8th. We know Michelle through Kings Church. Donation by Andy & Hazel Godfrey on 27/07/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Hope you are all blessed Donation by Edna and Norman on 26/07/09 |
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Gods blessings be with you Donation by Les and Barbara on 20/07/09 |
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Good luck to you all Donation by Grace Donaldson on 20/07/09 |
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Our prayers be with you on the trip. We are sure you will be blessed. Donation by Dennis and Betty on 09/07/09 |
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May God bless you all on your trip Donation by Navelette Wilks on 09/07/09 |
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Hope you all have a wonderful experience. Love Ann & Owen Donation by Ann & Owen Mitchell on 06/07/09 |
£50.00 | |
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We pray that you will be blessed as you serve others in His name. Donation by Carol & Patrick Henderson on 03/07/09 |
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We pray you will all have a great time! Donation by Wendy Pearson on 01/07/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck to you all Donation by Gill Cast on 30/06/09 |
£20.00 | |
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Good luck. Hope it goes well. Donation by Dave and Pam on 30/06/09 |
£30.00 | |
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Good luck from all at John Thompsons & Sons Donation by John Thompson and Sons Ltd on 03/06/09 |
£100.00 | |
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Well done.a great cause..and not a computer in sight! Donation by all at I'Anson Bros Ltd on 02/06/09 |
£100.00 | |
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Donation by A Mitchell on 01/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Don't work too hard!! Donation by Matthew, Kathryn, Amelia & TBC on 28/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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good luck and god bless you all x Donation by lynn , tony and kids on 27/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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May you be an inspiration and light to those you will be serving - God Bless Donation by Trev and Audrey on 16/05/09 |
£30.00 | |
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God blessings on the trip Donation by Daybrook T/C on 06/05/09 |
£100.00 | |
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Go for it! It'll be great! Donation by Rachel & Steve on 02/05/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Every bit counts! : ) Donation by Clair Davies- the daughter on 20/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Every blessing for your trip Donation by Joyce and Ann on 18/04/09 |
£50.00 | |
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good luck Donation by Brian,tina .Soph,Luce on 23/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck and amazing grace Donation by TONY on 17/03/09 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,650.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,650.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £334.23 |
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