Amanda Church

Friends of Colombia for Social Aid - FOCSA London Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024

Fundraising for Friends of Colombia for Social Aid
£505
raised of £600 target
Event: Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024, on 13 October 2024 Start fundraising for this event
Pls support the FOCSA running team, in this amazing Half Marathon. By donating and supporting our runners, you’ll be doing something extraordinary for seriously ill children and vulnerable youth in Colombia. They need your help now more than ever!

Story

This year, I’m excited to participate in the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday, 13th October, 2024, to raise funds for Friends of Colombia for Social Aid (FOCSA). This charity holds a special place in my heart as my Colombian mother was adopted from Bogotá, and supporting the vulnerable children of Colombia feels deeply personal to me.

*What project my fundraising is directly supporting*

The project chosen for our fundraising efforts as part of this year’s RPHM carries a profound significance. Donating the requested equipment for the neonatal ICU is not just about saving lives; it's also about preventing irreversible damage, such as brain or kidney injuries.

In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), every second counts. Premature babies or newborns with complications are incredibly fragile, especially considering the precarious conditions of the mother during her pregnancy.

Thanks to the regional oxygen saturation monitoring equipment, doctors can immediately detect any decrease in the baby’s cerebral oxygenation. Without this tool, such damage might go unnoticed until it’s too late, leading to irreversible brain damage or even death.

Providing the right treatment, with precision and speed, to improve oxygen flow to the baby’s brain and kidneys, fosters the hope of a future life without severe consequences.

I truly appreciate any donation you can make, no matter how small. Every bit helps us move closer to providing the vital support needed. Thank you for your generosity.

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About the campaign

Pls support the FOCSA running team, in this amazing Half Marathon. By donating and supporting our runners, you’ll be doing something extraordinary for seriously ill children and vulnerable youth in Colombia. They need your help now more than ever!

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
£505.00
+ £105.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£505.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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