Martin's 7th Marathon

Footsteps trustee Martin Print is running his 7th marathon on 14th May, 2011. He's also organsing the event - the MARAFUN - in which 400 runners and walkers will take part in a day of fun, fitness and fund-raising. It's to help us care for 90 street boys...and loads more kids who need help in Kenya. See www.marafun.co.uk for more details. Maybe you can sponsor Martin if you can't take part

Mwinyi gets new wheels

When we first met Mwinyi 5 years ago he could only crawl on his hands and knees, so, with the help of Footsteps supporters, we bought him a mobility aid which enabled him to get around (photo far right), and, importantly, to go to school.
He's grown a bit since then, and so this week he was given a new tricycle to help him get around, much to the excitement of his school friends (photo right). The trike is made at the APDK Bombolulu workshop which employs disabled workers to make them.

Rotary party enjoy visit to Footsteps projects

Five members of the Rotary Club of Bromley enjoyed a week-long visit to Kenya during which they crammed in a visit to the Church on the Rock School to see the buildings which need urgent repair, a visit to the Sunshine Home to meet our ex-street boys, 2 Rotary club meetings and a safari to Lake Nakuru national park.
They also officially opened the Sunshine Borehole, a project funded jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Bromley and Nakuru and Rotary International.

Simon recovers from throat op

We give thanks to God that Simon Kinyanjui, project director of the Sunshine Home, has come through a throat operation and is now recovering at home!

Marafun 2011 open for business

The Marafun is your opportunity to get fit, have fun and do some fund-raising to help street kids and orphans in Kenya.
It's on 14 May 2011, and you can find details at www.marafun.co.uk.
People have already started to register - why not join us??

Greenhouse gift increases crop yields

The boys at the Sunshine Home will soon be eating wonderful tomatoes and plump potatoes.
King's Church Orpington provided the finance to buy a greenhouse which will soon be increasing crop yields and reducing food bills for our 90 ex-street boys. Using an efficient drip-watering system, we will be able to grow crops which can't normally be grown due to lack of adequate rainfall. We plan to sell any surplus to help reduce the food bills.

Cheryl's running two 10k races!

Cheryl Thomas is about to run not one but TWO 10k races to raise funds to help the orphans and street kids we care for.

Why not encourage her by making a donation on her JustGiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/cherylthomas1