Mission Malawi 3
Part of Mission Malawi 3
16 motivated, committed and very energetic supporters took on Mission Malawi 3 in May 2008. They cycled along streets lined with smiling children, they trekked through the bush and they visited ActionAid's HIV/AIDS work and met the people whose lives they are transforming. This is the third Mission Malawi challenge and between the three challenges, they have raised an incredible £250,000 for ActionAid's HIV & AIDS work in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
For information on how you can get involved in the next challenge in 2010 email us.
Find out more about Mission Malawi 3
This will be a 10 days of hard work - 6 cycling and 4 hiking - can't wait!
My Message
Some of you maybe aware that I have been involved in a charity project called Mission Malawi for over 4 years now. It was initially set up by myself and my friend Les Pratt in 2003. Over the past 4 years it has raised over £170,000 through 2 challenge treks out to Malawi which have involved more than 40 people.
Why did we do this?
We became aware of the incredibly high infant mortality rates due to HIV/AIDS in Malawi were over 1-in-7 people are living with the condition and someone dies every 9 minutes from it. Many families are left parentless and the eldest child – often only 11-12 years old – becomes the main provider but has no skills or education to support the family.
How has the £170000 been used?
From the start of Mission Malawi, we have worked with the charity ActionAid because of their focus on providing community-based support in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Malawi. Their projects go further than medical support; they provide education & training to young people orphaned from HIV/AIDS so that those remaining can build a life and avoid the cycle of poverty.
So what now?
For health reasons, I was unable to participate in the first 2 treks. On Wednesday 15th April it will be my turn……
I will fly from Heathrow to Lilongwe (capital of Malawi) from where I will cycle for 6 days (330km) and hike for 4 days (100km). The route will take me around the shore of Lake Malawi (worlds 3rd largest lake) and across into Mozambique. Accommodation will be in hostels and under canvas so I will be at 1 with nature!!
I am covering the cost of this myself as I know people have been very generous in their previous sponsorship for Mission Malawi. However, if you would like to show your support and make a donation then it would be very welcome!!!!
Donations to date
| Name | Date | Amount | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Smith | 26/02/2008 | £370.00 | Best of luck. | ||
| Richard Critchley | 27/12/2007 | £30.00 | Good luck big man! | ||
| David Parkinson | 04/12/2007 | £5.00 | Good luck, enjoy the ride and the massive smiles you're going to get! | ||
| Lindsey Griffiths | 15/07/2007 | £50.00 | Rog - sorry to have been so hopeless! I always have good intentions, but often they take me a while to make good on!! Much love, Linds & Rob | ||
| John Sylvester | 04/06/2007 | £50.00 | |||
| Douglas Downing | 04/06/2007 | £10.00 | Keep up the good work, well done... Doug. | ||
| Daniel Marsden | 04/06/2007 | £10.00 | |||
| Ray Blomeley | 01/06/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Rachel Dean | 01/06/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Tim Conibear | 01/06/2007 | £10.00 | |||
| Victoria Howard | 01/06/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Rachel Rose | 23/05/2007 | £20.00 | Roger - Well done! Hopefully it worked this time! | ||
| Chorlton Trade Paints Hulbert | 14/05/2007 | £25.00 | |||
| Joanne Shaw | 04/05/2007 | £10.00 | Well done Roger! | ||
| Kate Freeman | 03/05/2007 | £20.00 | Well done Rog!!! | ||
| Jennie Miller | 01/05/2007 | £10.00 | Well done! | ||
| MICK POOLE | 24/04/2007 | £30.00 | Good Luck Roger As a fellow participant (Mexico) 2006 I know how hard it is get in as much training as you can Mick & Di Poole | ||
| Thomas Moretta | 24/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good luck, a worthy cause. | ||
| Richard Hall | 23/04/2007 | £30.00 | Good luck Roger, a very worthy cause. Huge respect for what you're doing ! | ||
| Mark Pimblett | 23/04/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Sonia de la Fuente | 19/04/2007 | £25.00 | Good Luck...and enjoy! | ||
| Guy Allen | 11/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good luck Roger | ||
| Pierson Stratford | 11/04/2007 | £30.00 | Roger, I love the way you make a difference. | ||
| Richard Stephenson | 10/04/2007 | £50.00 | Good luck with the challenge - it's a great cause. | ||
| John Sylvester | 05/04/2007 | £50.00 | Go Rog ! | ||
| Adrian Higdon | 04/04/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Alex Taylor | 04/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good Luck! | ||
| Debbie Goodwin | 03/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good Luck Roger | ||
| Victoria Ward | 02/04/2007 | £20.00 | Good Luck! | ||
| mike keogh | 30/03/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Mark Richards | 29/03/2007 | £40.00 | Good luck. | ||
| John Williams | 29/03/2007 | £20.00 | Go Go Roger-good luck | ||
| David Smith | 29/03/2007 | £20.00 | |||
| Steve Butterworth | 29/03/2007 | £20.00 | Good luck mate, I hope you make it this time. | ||
| A Bourn | 28/03/2007 | £10.00 | |||
| Sarah Pearson | 28/03/2007 | £200.00 | Good luck!! | ||
| Paul Fraser | 28/03/2007 | £200.00 | Good Luck, don't forget the exam! | ||
| Amount raised offline: | £0.00 | ||||
| Extra money donated through Gift Aid: £ 431.20
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| Total donations: £ 1,565.00 | |||||
