Rocio Santamaria

Support FOCSA - Help Colombia!

Fundraising for Friends of Colombia for Social Aid
£840
raised of £300 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Royal Parks Half Marathon 2021, on 10 October 2021
Friends of Colombia for Social Aid is determined to make a difference and help Colombian children, families and their communities survive during these difficult times.

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FOCSA raises funds to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in Colombia. In particular, liaising with hospitals and healthcare practitioners, they support the acquisition of life-saving medical equipment. They support the work of existing settings with the local expertise and intelligence, making sure that donations go to what is needed and not wasted. 

Having a sick child in hospital is one of the most anxious times for any family, and this can be a very helpless experience in resource limited areas. Many times the doctors and nurses will know what needs to be done, and yet they may be unable to provide the care required due to lack of equipment. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has only made the inequalities in access to healthcare deeper and more evident.

With the generous support from  friends all over the world, FOCSA is able to support families and children in Colombia during these difficult times.

If you know me, you know I am no runner, but I have taken on this challenge to support the work of FOCSA. I thank you for your generous support and please visit www.focsa.org to learn more about what they do and how you can help.

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About the campaign

Friends of Colombia for Social Aid is determined to make a difference and help Colombian children, families and their communities survive during these difficult times.

About the charity

Friends of Colombia for Social Aid

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The mission of Friends of Colombia for Social Aid is to help improve the lives of the most disadvantaged children in Colombia. FOCSA fulfills its mission by donating medical, educational and other necessary equipment to hospitals and other institutions that have been set up to help these children.

Donation summary

Total raised
£840.00
+ £186.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£840.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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