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My story

 

Dear friends, this summer, I plan to retrace my steps to take the same journey I took in 1989 from Bamunanika to Kiwoko where I first met my Irish parents. In 1989 when I first made that journey, I was a desperate young girl, without a home, stripped of all dignity, unwanted, and despised by the people I loved and trusted the most.  I had lost everything except perhaps my life.  That journey led me to Ian and Robbie Clarke, two people who took a wild chance at loving me.  It led me to the beginning of my nursing career, it lead me to a place of hope. It was the beginning of my restoration as a girl, and it was a second chance at having a family and hope for the future.  That journey set me on a path of discovering a new me.  It gave me wings to fly and to live out my faith in a manner that was liberating.   This summer I will walk again for the following reasons:

  1. To raise money so I can help set up a nursing scholarship fund to assist some young people in Uganda whose desire is to go to nursing school but cannot afford the cost.  Many of you are aware that when I returned home in 2005, I helped set up a nursing school which eventually formed a foundation for International Health Sciences University.  I, together with so many other people, am proud to see this project continue to flourish.  I am also aware that there are so many young people who are in the same predicament I was in when I took my journey in 1989.  I would like to be able to establish a revolving fund/a scholarship fund that keeps on giving, into which graduates and friends of the nursing school can continue to invest so as to empower and bless others.
  2. To raise money for Hope Ward—http://suubitrust.org.uk/home.html   
  3. And lastly I will be walking to throw more light on the efforts to stop ritualistic child sacrifice in Uganda.  So many children are murdered as part of the witchcraft rituals that were a large part of my childhood upbringing.  I want to add my voice to many others to increase the platform and represent those that are vulnerable and captives of this practice.

 So join me in celebrating many years of freedom, restoration, growth, the courage to heal, second chances, and finding my voice and purpose.  Your support over the years has kept me grounded and I deeply appreciate your partnership in this journey.  My goal is to raise 15,000.00 USD for Hope ward and hopefully 10,000.00 USD or more to set up the scholarship fund for a total of 25,000.00 dollars or more.  I am aware that most of my friends may be facing harsh economic times but even the smallest amount means so much to those who will benefit from these funds in Uganda.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page and for your support.

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Rose

Well done Rose! Donation by Janet Nicoll 24/07/09  

Dear Rose ... you are a continuing inspiration! So sorry we couldn't join you all on the day. Much love, Alison, Alan, Amy, Zoe and Bella Cowan x Donation by the Cowans 22/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Dear Rose, we are very proud of what you have done & are doing. God bless richly. With our love, Bruce & Judy Donation by bruce blow 21/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 19/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Look forward to hearing all about it. Wonderful! Donation by Karisia 19/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hello my friend. I wish you healing on your journey. I admire your courage. Donation by Kyna Raney 14/07/09  

£25.00

Hi Rose remember us? We met last year when we were visiting Luke & Kath. We think you are amazing! God bless you. Donation by Ruth & Tony Jeavons 13/07/09  

£50.00

Well done Kevin and all who walked with you and thanks for keeping us up to date on Facebook xx Donation by Jennifer Drake 12/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well done guys! Donation by Angus Cowie 12/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I am a friend of Lauren's and I think what you have done is amazing. Donation by Elaine Burns 11/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Rose, hope the walk goes well. Love to all. Donation by Jim and Jenny Logan 11/07/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Wish I could be doing it with you, but shall be thinking about you the whole time xxxx Donation by Lauren Clarke 07/07/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

So proud to have you as my daughter. July 11th will be an incredibly emotional day for the Clarkes Donation by Robbie Clarke 07/07/09  

£300.00

Hey Rose, I just wish the US dollar was a bit stronger. Mad props to you and best of luck on your journey! Donation by ThaiBinh Luong 01/07/09  

£15.00

Best wishes on your walk and of course in America. Hope to see you again at some point, whether in London, America or back in Kampala! Regards, Dan Donation by Dan Brigden 30/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Rose, really looking forward to being with you in July. Great to see the support growing. God bless... Donation by Kevin Duffy 24/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We will be thinking of you on 11th July. Donation by Simon, Judy and boys 23/06/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

God bless Donation by Alan Garratt 17/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Love to you! Donation by Michelle Taylor 09/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Sorry I didn't meet you on my recent trip to Uganda with Suubi Trust - maybe next time! Donation by Ruth Gracey 03/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hey Rose! Lots of luck - you are an amazing lady xxx Donation by Jo Kotchie 01/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

An inspiring story. Donation by Richard Bath 29/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Dear Rose, I wish you all the best of luck. From what I've heard you are an admirable lady! Donation by Iris Gordijn 28/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Amazing to hear about what you're doing - I hope it goes really well Donation by Emma Roberts 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a fantastic cause... good luck Donation by Will Creedy 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hello Rose, I hope this helps a little towards your goal, good luck and I'll pass on the info. X Donation by Floor Maessen 19/04/09  

£50.00

So exciting! What an amazing story you have to tell. Donation by Sharon 19/04/09  

£50.00

Trust you Rose to get us up and moving from so far away, well done on this initiative, hope we can share some of your journey Donation by Irene & Sean 16/04/09  

£200.00

God Bless! Donation by Sean Clarke 15/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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