Fundraising

Zoe & James are setting up a donation page on Justgiving to aid fundraising while they prepare for the Edinburgh Marathon May 31, 2009. They're fundraising for AVIF & The Mercy Home Foundation.



At the same time Simon is setting off on his epic cycling trip from Cairo to Capetown, fundraising for us and the Tour d'Afrique Foundation. His funds raised so far have secured another years secondary education for 2 young men, Pius, aged 17 & Norbert, aged 18, in Yala District.



Tour d'Afrique have invited the boys to attend a dinner with them as the entire group pass through Kenya at the beginning of March half way through their 7000 mile journey.

A truly inspiring event for all and another recognition that we're all doing good and really making a difference.

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Lupus

I've been speaking with Sharon today, our fantastic Managing Trustee in Nairobi, Kenya. I wanted to share her story because its a powerful one. Published by the wonderful Lupus.Org, of the DC-based Lupus Foundation of America the story explains plainly the problem in Kenya of a lack of education in even the most highly trained medical personnel.


Sharon knows she is lucky to have had family living in the US who correctly & quickly were able to diagnose her but thousands in Kenya do not have this luxury. Sharon has already started a support group. There is a group on Facebook too. With already nearly 5,500 members, this isn't a small issue. If you or a family member or friend suffer from the numerous types of Lupus, pass the word on.

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