Chocolate bought, bags packed...

Just over a week to go before we set of for this magnificent adventure. In 15 days time, we will be standing on the summit of Africa's highest mountain, with a view stretching 200 miles in all directions!
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored the climb so far. Our fund-raising is still at 'base-camp' so please help us to reach the 'summit' - £111,111 to help care for Kenya's street kids and orphans.
Visit our Team page and select a team member to sponsor!

PS - We've got the most important item - our 11.11.11 Challenge T shirts!

Countdown to 11.11.11

Only 30 days to go before we stand at the summit of Mt Kilmanjaro and watch the sun rise over the plains of Africa.
The team is training hard - running and walking and taking the stairs instead of the escalators!
Simon Kinyanjui and Alison Kirby-Smith (who are in Kenya) have done a practice climb up Mt Longonot - a dormant volcano in the Rift Valley.
Our fund-raising is still in the 'foothills' so visit the 11.11.11 Challenge website and sponsor a team member!

Kenya fuel explosion - update

We have now heard from Bernard and Ruth who told us that, although the fuel explosion was close to them and the school, they and the children are all safe.

Nairobi slum blast kills 100

The Nairobi fuel explosion widely reported in the world's media has occurred within a few hundred metres of the Church on the Rock School that Footsteps supports.
We have been unable to make contact with Beernard and Ruth Ndetei as we are unable to establish mobile phone contact with them at present.
Please pray that they and the children at the school are safe and remember those that are injured and who have been bereaved in the tragedy.

East Africa drought pushes up food prices

The drought affecting the eatern horn of Africa is affecting the price of basic foodstuffs throughout Kenya.

Sunshine Home project director Simon KInyanjui reports:
"We thank God for the rains over the past few days, but the cost of food has shot up due to inflation. We are buying food at more than double what we had budgeted."

Please remember all those who are facing real hardship at this difficult time.

11.11.11 Challenge - the next exciting adventure

11 climbers...standing on the top of Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest mountain)...on 11.11.11...having raised £111,111 for street kids in Kenya.
The team is assembling, the training has started, so check back for more infortmation soon!

Marathon - I made it!

Martin managed to complete his 7th Marathon in just over 6 hours! Although he tried hard to come last, he was beaten to it by 2 even slower runners. "I am delighted I have made my sponsorship target," said Martin, "but I'm happy if anyone still wants to sponsor me!"