A few weeks ago we put out an emergency appeal through our Neil Jaffrey initiative so we could help a local single Mum and her disabled twins. We had an incredible response. ππ» We were able to quickly fund two lightweight wheelchairs that could be clipped together, making getting around a little bit easier for them.
Here are Elsa and Ella in their new wheelchairs, with proud big sister Eva. π They are the sweetest, smiley girls. What made it even better was they were delighted to be able to pick the chairs in their favourite colour-pink!! π©·π©·
Click the link in our comments to read a bit more about how we supported this family, and lots of others through our local initiative.
#NJI #communitylove
Here are Elsa and Ella in their new wheelchairs, with proud big sister Eva. π They are the sweetest, smiley girls. What made it even better was they were delighted to be able to pick the chairs in their favourite colour-pink!! π©·π©·
Click the link in our comments to read a bit more about how we supported this family, and lots of others through our local initiative.
#NJI #communitylove
Photos from Gathimba Edwards Foundation's post
Thainstone Centre
It gives us huge pleasure and pride to say our longest standing member of the team, bar our two founders, David Sagida will be joining us at our 10th Anniversary Dinner celebration in just over 3 weeksβ time. π₯
David was unable to come to our last dinner in 2019, due to the visa not getting approved. However, this time everything has gone through thanks to the help of various people π
David has been with GEF from the start, when he first met Myles in Iten, Kenya he was a brilliant piki piki driver and helped Myles settle in and get around. David is forever smiling, no matter what the task.
He is a fantastic role model for GEF children and an absolute pleasure to work alongside. π§‘
There are limited tickets remaining if you would like to join us our 10th Anniversary celebrations on the 18th of May, where David will be there with Gideon Gathimba and the rest of the UK team. π€©
#linkbelow
#appreciationpost
#celebration
David was unable to come to our last dinner in 2019, due to the visa not getting approved. However, this time everything has gone through thanks to the help of various people π
David has been with GEF from the start, when he first met Myles in Iten, Kenya he was a brilliant piki piki driver and helped Myles settle in and get around. David is forever smiling, no matter what the task.
He is a fantastic role model for GEF children and an absolute pleasure to work alongside. π§‘
There are limited tickets remaining if you would like to join us our 10th Anniversary celebrations on the 18th of May, where David will be there with Gideon Gathimba and the rest of the UK team. π€©
#linkbelow
#appreciationpost
#celebration
Mary, age 11, was orphaned last year. Her mother died from a brain tumour, leaving Mary and her 4 siblings in the care of their grandmother.
Just 5 days after her Motherβs death, Maryβs grandmother passed away, leaving the children completely alone.
Maryβs auntie has given up her job to take care of Mary and her siblings.
At the moment her school fees arenβt being paid which means Mary is missing valuable lessons and the opportunities she deserves.
You can help bring some light to this tragedy by becoming Maryβs sponsor, ensuring she can attend school and have the chance to shine.
By sponsoring Maryβs education for Β£35 per month, you will be giving her the chance to attend and complete primary, secondary and tertiary education. 100% of your support will go towards her public school fees, uniform, shoes, books, school meals and stationery. Each year you will receive communication from Mary and a school performance update from us. We would also make sure that you meet each other should you come on one of our Kenya Adventure (next one 2025) or House Building (next one 2026) trips to Kenya.
Visit the link in our comments below or email our team at info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org for more information. βΉοΈ
#sponsorachild
Just 5 days after her Motherβs death, Maryβs grandmother passed away, leaving the children completely alone.
Maryβs auntie has given up her job to take care of Mary and her siblings.
At the moment her school fees arenβt being paid which means Mary is missing valuable lessons and the opportunities she deserves.
You can help bring some light to this tragedy by becoming Maryβs sponsor, ensuring she can attend school and have the chance to shine.
By sponsoring Maryβs education for Β£35 per month, you will be giving her the chance to attend and complete primary, secondary and tertiary education. 100% of your support will go towards her public school fees, uniform, shoes, books, school meals and stationery. Each year you will receive communication from Mary and a school performance update from us. We would also make sure that you meet each other should you come on one of our Kenya Adventure (next one 2025) or House Building (next one 2026) trips to Kenya.
Visit the link in our comments below or email our team at info@gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org for more information. βΉοΈ
#sponsorachild
Our upcoming 10-year anniversary has received support from athletes both home and abroad including Usain Bolt, Eilish McColgan, Eliud Kipchoge and Laura Muir, as well as former 5000m world record holder and current chair of Parkrun UK, Sir David Moorcroft MBE.
The education-themed dinner and charity auction, kindly sponsored by Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd. , is taking place on the 18th of May at Thainstone Centre in Aberdeenshire.
The event will be an opportunity for us to reflect on the impact had on the Kenyan π°πͺ and north-east Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ communities and look ahead to the next decade and beyond.
Our Co-Founder, Gideon Gathimba said, βAs we approach a decade of GEF, it is a key time to reflect and be thankful for all the support GEF has received from donors, volunteers and partners alike. The charity has come so far over the years, and I am so grateful to everyone that has supported us. Our 10th anniversary dinner will be a fantastic opportunity to reflect and raise more funds to help support the lives of children in Kenya.β
With 300 people attending and an array of entertainment planned, it is sure to be a special evening. π€© Tickets are still available via our bio link or by contacting a member of our team.
@usainbolt
@eilishmccolgan
@lmuiruns
@kipchogeeliud
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#charityfundraiser
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The education-themed dinner and charity auction, kindly sponsored by Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd. , is taking place on the 18th of May at Thainstone Centre in Aberdeenshire.
The event will be an opportunity for us to reflect on the impact had on the Kenyan π°πͺ and north-east Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ communities and look ahead to the next decade and beyond.
Our Co-Founder, Gideon Gathimba said, βAs we approach a decade of GEF, it is a key time to reflect and be thankful for all the support GEF has received from donors, volunteers and partners alike. The charity has come so far over the years, and I am so grateful to everyone that has supported us. Our 10th anniversary dinner will be a fantastic opportunity to reflect and raise more funds to help support the lives of children in Kenya.β
With 300 people attending and an array of entertainment planned, it is sure to be a special evening. π€© Tickets are still available via our bio link or by contacting a member of our team.
@usainbolt
@eilishmccolgan
@lmuiruns
@kipchogeeliud
π€ππΏβ€οΈππ»πππ½ββοΈπππΌββοΈπ€
#beourguest
#charityfundraiser
#aberdeenscotland
Hands up if you took part or watched the London Marathon yesterday? ππ» ππ½ββοΈ ππ½ββοΈ
Itβs always such an inspiring watch to see people from all walks of life taking on the challenge. Many racing for wonderful charities throughout the country π€©
A personal well done to our co-founder @myles_edwards_ who completed his first marathon, the GEF team are so proud of you! ππΌ
For anyone looking to sign up to a run this summer, check out our Safari Series in Aberdeen π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
3 races, 3 dates, 3 terrains, and 3 unique safari animal themed medals π
A huge thank you to David Jamieson and SALUS Technical for kindly supporting our first races of the series at Hazlehead Park on 22nd June.
Entries close 31st May, head to the link below and secure your spot!
Itβs always such an inspiring watch to see people from all walks of life taking on the challenge. Many racing for wonderful charities throughout the country π€©
A personal well done to our co-founder @myles_edwards_ who completed his first marathon, the GEF team are so proud of you! ππΌ
For anyone looking to sign up to a run this summer, check out our Safari Series in Aberdeen π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
3 races, 3 dates, 3 terrains, and 3 unique safari animal themed medals π
A huge thank you to David Jamieson and SALUS Technical for kindly supporting our first races of the series at Hazlehead Park on 22nd June.
Entries close 31st May, head to the link below and secure your spot!
Itβs planting season! π½π«π½
Many of our families have been working hard planting crops such as maize, wheat, sorghum, potatoes, and trees.
Mary and Mary, pictured here, are two busy Mums who have been planting beans.
#plantingseason #sustainablefood
#workingmums
Many of our families have been working hard planting crops such as maize, wheat, sorghum, potatoes, and trees.
Mary and Mary, pictured here, are two busy Mums who have been planting beans.
#plantingseason #sustainablefood
#workingmums
