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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All the very best of luck with your projects in the Dominican. Donation by KIRSTY ABBOTT on 11/08/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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We will be praying for you all Donation by Cathy, Trevor and Rosemary on 01/08/10 |
£20.00 | |
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Sorry we couldn't make the Strawberry tea. Glad you had a good day. Donation by John, Alanna, Wilf and Marie on 29/07/10 |
£50.00 | |
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Good luck, have a great time. Sarah and Eddy Donation by Sarah Smith on 27/07/10 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Colin and Family a great cause and adventure Donation by Andy Dyson on 22/07/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Donations from Strawberry Tea held on 10th July. (Raffle and Paper E-bay £185 on Girls site) Donation by Colin Davies on 19/07/10 |
£345.00 | |
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Wishing you and the family all the best Aunty Hilda. I'm going to miss painting with you over summer x Donation by Sophia Benedek on 12/07/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck again to you all Donation by Brian Davies on 10/07/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck this time Donation by cyril davies on 09/07/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Hope it all goes well for you all. Donation by Geoff on 08/07/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Hope your back holds out Colin, and don't leave all the work to all your ladies! Donation by Justin & Catherine Cast on 07/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Have a great time and I hope it is a rewarding and successful time. Donation by Vince on 21/06/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by anonymous on 19/09/09 |
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Donation by Phil and Jacky on 21/08/09 |
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Donation by Graham and Alison on 21/08/09 |
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Donation by Nick and Julia on 21/08/09 |
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Donation by Richard and Jenny on 15/08/09 |
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Donation by Alan , Christine and family on 15/08/09 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 12/08/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Grace Mitchell on 08/08/09 |
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From Audrey, Trev, Jane, Pete, Gill, Margaret and friends Donation by Fund Raising Event on 08/08/09 |
£320.00 | |
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Good luck Hilda (and the rest of the family!) - what a brilliant thing you are doing. Donation by Hazel Gill on 06/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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good luck on your adventure from the hume family get lots of photos please Donation by patricia hume on 05/08/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Trevor, Rosemay and Cathy on 02/08/09 |
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We will pray for you all as you go 'to the ends of the earth'. God bless and equip you in every way. Donation by Anna Hughes on 02/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 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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