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£680
raised of £1,000 target by 19 supporters

    Weʼve raised £680 to help Lotus Kids' Club in Cambodia. They're dedicated to changing the lives of street kids who are vulnerable to trafficking and abuse.

    Funded on Wednesday, 16th May 2018

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    WHAT I'M DOING

    Cycling 350km across Vietnam & Cambodia in 5 days!

    WHY I'M DOING IT

    From the bottom of my heart I believe we CAN make a difference.

    There are literally THOUSANDS of children living and working on the streets in Cambodia - most under the age of 10, too many completely alone.

    Lotus Kids' Club is dedicated to supporting these abandoned children, many of them heartbreakingly already survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

    WHAT WE CAN CHANGE

    Access to basic education, basic healthcare, and a way out of such desperate poverty through vital community-building initiatives.

    PLEASE HELP ME MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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    • Shelley Pond6 years ago
      Shelley Pond

      Shelley Pond

      6 years ago

      They may have to choose just 1 child out of a family of 8 to support, but that child is receiving a fantastic education - basic curriculum plus english, arts and crafts, role play, music... it was lovely to see. They teach them about hygiene, nutrition, basic relationships, what type of contact is right and wrong in an adult... and so much more. ALL FOR JUST £190 PER CHILD, PER YEAR. So again, I thank you for your help, every penny has made a very real difference in the lives of those children

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    • Shelley Pond6 years ago
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      Shelley Pond

      6 years ago

      But they were probably the most beautiful people I've ever met - it sounds cheesy but everyday, in the middle of the insane poverty, we were just surrounded by happiness. The charity visit was tough to swallow, in terms of the reality of what they're working with and what they can, and simply can't, achieve. But it was also massively inspiring, it's a super organised operation looking at the welfare of the children from A-Z on the basis that quality is better than quantity.

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    • Shelley Pond6 years ago
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      Shelley Pond

      6 years ago

      I'm sorry it's taken me so long to post this. My sincerest thanks from the bottom of my heart for all of your support. I don't know how to even begin to describe the experience - the cycling was INCREDIBLE, an amazing physical challenge that I highly recommend. Cambodia has somehow worked its way deep into my heart - every person we met had lived through such tragedy, children as young as 8 and 9 taking care of handfuls of tiny children and babies... the poverty I can't begin to describe...

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    19

    • Natalie

      Natalie

      Jan 24, 2018

      Well done Shel, good luck to your bum

      £30.00

    • Debbie Marriott

      Debbie Marriott

      Jan 24, 2018

      You will be fabulous my love. We'll be cheering you on from Blighty xx

      £20.00

    • The Ozturk’s

      The Ozturk’s

      Jan 23, 2018

      Amazing work Shelly! I am sure it will be an equally rewarding trip. Safe peddling x

    • Nanette

      Nanette

      Jan 22, 2018

      £30.00

    • Geno & Lorna

      Geno & Lorna

      Jan 22, 2018

      You’re turn next time 😉 so keep pedling! All the best Shelley xGeno & Lorna

      £20.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 21, 2018

      Good luck Shelley hope all goes well. Lots of love Nan & Grandad xxx

      £10.00

    • Paul Lewis

      Paul Lewis

      Jan 21, 2018

      £10.00

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