1 mile challenge FINAL WEEK!
There are five days remaining to take part in our 1 mile Globe Run/Walk. With each entry we are able to provide one of our families in Kenya with 4 days of food and essential items during the COVID-19 situation.
No matter where you are in the world, everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part in our Globe Run challenge and you will receive a unique Kenyan themed stopwatch style medal commemorating the first ever sub 4 minute mile by Roger Bannister.
Today we share a photo of Jessicah (taken earlier this year at our office) whose family have been able to receive food and essential items thanks to the funds raised through our Globe Runs. Jessicah has a bright future and has been doing well in university. She is kindly sponsored each month by Raff who is a great friend of GEF. Jessicah is currently at home until the COVID-19 situation settles down.
Jessicah said: "I am very grateful for your concern during this hard period. We as a family also are grateful for the provision of foodstuffs its really a great honour. God bless you abundantly."
Sign up here for our Globe Run and help us to feed families during COVID-19.
https://gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org/globerun
#GEFgloberun #worldwide #runwithus #AsanteSana
There are five days remaining to take part in our 1 mile Globe Run/Walk. With each entry we are able to provide one of our families in Kenya with 4 days of food and essential items during the COVID-19 situation.
No matter where you are in the world, everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part in our Globe Run challenge and you will receive a unique Kenyan themed stopwatch style medal commemorating the first ever sub 4 minute mile by Roger Bannister.
Today we share a photo of Jessicah (taken earlier this year at our office) whose family have been able to receive food and essential items thanks to the funds raised through our Globe Runs. Jessicah has a bright future and has been doing well in university. She is kindly sponsored each month by Raff who is a great friend of GEF. Jessicah is currently at home until the COVID-19 situation settles down.
Jessicah said: "I am very grateful for your concern during this hard period. We as a family also are grateful for the provision of foodstuffs its really a great honour. God bless you abundantly."
Sign up here for our Globe Run and help us to feed families during COVID-19.
https://gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org/globerun
#GEFgloberun #worldwide #runwithus #AsanteSana
Tomorrow at 12.30pm Myles Edwards will be delivering a webinar which aims to motivate and inspire people to become more active, overcome setbacks and achieve their goals.
He will be talking about his experiences as an athlete, life and work in Kenya and how the mantras his father taught him still burn strong after his passing.
It is an honour for us to have been asked by Sustrans Scotland to deliver this presentation as part of their 'Working It Out' series which is designed to help you evaluate, plan and adapt to modern life, increase levels of physical activity and make positive change. Future speakers include Olympians such as GEF favourite Dave Moorcroft OBE, business leaders and coaches.
To sign up for the free webinar please click the below link.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-it-out-webinar-series-with-guest-speaker-myles-edwards-registration-105406407402?fbclid=IwAR3TueYzQoehaElo2wr67pV1yHkWoeBG4xRLKRpeyjcU9DVBjDEiFKb-rVQ
He will be talking about his experiences as an athlete, life and work in Kenya and how the mantras his father taught him still burn strong after his passing.
It is an honour for us to have been asked by Sustrans Scotland to deliver this presentation as part of their 'Working It Out' series which is designed to help you evaluate, plan and adapt to modern life, increase levels of physical activity and make positive change. Future speakers include Olympians such as GEF favourite Dave Moorcroft OBE, business leaders and coaches.
To sign up for the free webinar please click the below link.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-it-out-webinar-series-with-guest-speaker-myles-edwards-registration-105406407402?fbclid=IwAR3TueYzQoehaElo2wr67pV1yHkWoeBG4xRLKRpeyjcU9DVBjDEiFKb-rVQ
WORKING IT OUT webinar series with guest speaker, Myles Edwards
WORKING IT OUT webinar series: Life, work and wellbeing in times of change
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More than ever we are incredibly grateful to all our supporters from monthly child sponsors to individual donors and company sponsors to running groups to name but a few. Another group of people who do so much for GEF are our Trustees and we wanted to introduce these behind the scenes heroes.
Today we introduce our very own magic man, Neil McArthur. Neil came on board as a Trustee in 2019 and has been a force of nature helping on a number of fronts. His wealth of knowledge has been invaluable. We asked him why he wanted to get involved with GEF and this is what he had to say...
"I had planned to go to Kenya with the 2017 house building group, but alas I suffered a heart attack just before departure, and instead had to undergo open heart surgery. In 2019, my health completely restored, Myles asked me if I would serve as a Trustee and I had no hesitation in agreeing to do so. Having volunteered in the 3rd sector over many years, GEF is a hugely altruistic charity and its development from the early days, not so long ago, has been both inspirational and noteworthy. The GEF staff is a group of dedicated individuals, supported by a large number of sponsors, volunteers and fund raisers who combine well as a team, and who work tirelessly and unselfishly to give help. hope and love to the most deserving children in Kenya. This is not a part time volunteering job for me, it is pure privilege."
#SelfieSaturday #VolunteerLove #BehindTheScenesHero #TopTrustee
Today we introduce our very own magic man, Neil McArthur. Neil came on board as a Trustee in 2019 and has been a force of nature helping on a number of fronts. His wealth of knowledge has been invaluable. We asked him why he wanted to get involved with GEF and this is what he had to say...
"I had planned to go to Kenya with the 2017 house building group, but alas I suffered a heart attack just before departure, and instead had to undergo open heart surgery. In 2019, my health completely restored, Myles asked me if I would serve as a Trustee and I had no hesitation in agreeing to do so. Having volunteered in the 3rd sector over many years, GEF is a hugely altruistic charity and its development from the early days, not so long ago, has been both inspirational and noteworthy. The GEF staff is a group of dedicated individuals, supported by a large number of sponsors, volunteers and fund raisers who combine well as a team, and who work tirelessly and unselfishly to give help. hope and love to the most deserving children in Kenya. This is not a part time volunteering job for me, it is pure privilege."
#SelfieSaturday #VolunteerLove #BehindTheScenesHero #TopTrustee
One of our biggest supporters The Kenya Experience have launched a fantastic new podcast about all things running and Kenya.
In the first episode there is a brilliant interview with renowned coach and 2 hours 12 minute marathoner Hugo Van Den Broek. He speaks about the impact of COVID-19 in Kenya as a whole and also gives a fascinating insight into the different levels of runners there are in Iten 'The Home of Champions' and how the COVID-19 situation is affecting them differently.
You can access the podcast on Spotify by searching for 'The Kenya Experience'.
During our GEF trips to Iten our guests always love staying at Hugo and his wife Hilda's guesthouse which has stunning views across the Rift Valley. We very much look forward to our next trip once things settle down.
Well done and thank you The Kenya Experience, we can't wait for episode 2!
In the first episode there is a brilliant interview with renowned coach and 2 hours 12 minute marathoner Hugo Van Den Broek. He speaks about the impact of COVID-19 in Kenya as a whole and also gives a fascinating insight into the different levels of runners there are in Iten 'The Home of Champions' and how the COVID-19 situation is affecting them differently.
You can access the podcast on Spotify by searching for 'The Kenya Experience'.
During our GEF trips to Iten our guests always love staying at Hugo and his wife Hilda's guesthouse which has stunning views across the Rift Valley. We very much look forward to our next trip once things settle down.
Well done and thank you The Kenya Experience, we can't wait for episode 2!
Happy birthday to us! 🎂
It is 6 years since Gideon Gathimba and Myles Edwards made a dream a reality by founding GEF. They didn’t know where it exactly it would lead but they believed that anything was possible.
Over the past 6 years together with an amazing team, friends, family and the best supporters a charity could ask for, we have evolved from buying 22 new mattresses and been able to:
* Support 417 children through education 😃
* Build 39 houses 🏠
* Enable 13 family run businesses to start up 💡
* Start 18 farming projects 🚜
* Welcome 225 guests to Kenya 🇰🇪
* See 7 GEF children graduate university/college 👨🏾🎓
Team work makes the dream work🧡
#ThankYou #GEFforever #isolationbirthday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPs1yw98SVE
It is 6 years since Gideon Gathimba and Myles Edwards made a dream a reality by founding GEF. They didn’t know where it exactly it would lead but they believed that anything was possible.
Over the past 6 years together with an amazing team, friends, family and the best supporters a charity could ask for, we have evolved from buying 22 new mattresses and been able to:
* Support 417 children through education 😃
* Build 39 houses 🏠
* Enable 13 family run businesses to start up 💡
* Start 18 farming projects 🚜
* Welcome 225 guests to Kenya 🇰🇪
* See 7 GEF children graduate university/college 👨🏾🎓
Team work makes the dream work🧡
#ThankYou #GEFforever #isolationbirthday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPs1yw98SVE
Gathimba Edwards Foundation - What we do
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Despite ongoing challenges for them we are happy to see the positive impact child sponsorship and donations through our COVID-19 crisis fundraising has played for this wonderful family of 5.
Daisy, Stephen and Kevin are currently safely at home with their parents and following Kenyan Government and GEF guidelines. Their mum has been battling cancer for some time now but is responding to treatment and feeling strong. The whole family remain positive during this challenging time.
The children's father said: "On behalf of my entire family, I must say we have appreciated the support very much. We are glad and fortunate to have enough food this month."
https://gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org/globerun/
Throughout May, between the 1st and 29th, you can support our efforts by taking part in our 1 mile Globe Run/Walk where you will also receive a unique Kenyan themed stopwatch style medal. No matter where you are in the world, everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part in our Globe Run challenge.
#GEFgloberun #worldwide #runwithus #AsanteSana
Daisy, Stephen and Kevin are currently safely at home with their parents and following Kenyan Government and GEF guidelines. Their mum has been battling cancer for some time now but is responding to treatment and feeling strong. The whole family remain positive during this challenging time.
The children's father said: "On behalf of my entire family, I must say we have appreciated the support very much. We are glad and fortunate to have enough food this month."
https://gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org/globerun/
Throughout May, between the 1st and 29th, you can support our efforts by taking part in our 1 mile Globe Run/Walk where you will also receive a unique Kenyan themed stopwatch style medal. No matter where you are in the world, everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part in our Globe Run challenge.
#GEFgloberun #worldwide #runwithus #AsanteSana
