May Bank Holiday Fundraising Event
The start of our fundraising commenced when we had help from
O'Reilly Bros Concrete, Kingscourt in the making of two concrete
blocks which are located in each store. Orla Morris a valued
employee of Super Valu Crossmaglen representing the staff
and the community of Crossmaglen places her hand print in
the block. Representing the staff of Londis Plus and the community
of Carrickmacross is Lisa Martin who is another valued employee
of the company. When fundraising is complete hopefully in
August 2008 these two blocks will be transported and concreted
into the walls of the deep well in Mbagwa village.
This will show the power of our communities in Carrickmacross
and Crossmaglen for all to see.
A sponsored walk which took place on 5 May from Carrickmacross
to Crossmaglen. We wish to pay tribute to all our staff who
took part big or small.
June Bank Holiday Fundraising Event
For this bank holiday week end we are planning something simple
that will be effective. Our fundraising is focused towards
clean water - The start of life and the oil of the future.
Our tasks are as follows:
- 3 shallow wells for Wita village
- 3 shallow wells for Kampala village and
- 1 deep well for Mbagwa village
This is a major structure which will result in deep bore,
high output. These 7 wells will provide clean water for an
estimated 12,000 people who are currently carrying unclean
water a distance of between two or three miles per day.
Every penny raised will go directly towards the project.
Our target is to raise €30,000. On the last bank holiday
we raised €1,500 which is a great start. €28,500
to go. We hope to have this amount raised by the end of August
2008. At which time building blocks will be taken out to Tanzania
and built into the pumping station as a constant reminder
of the power of our communities in Carrackmacross and Crossmaglen
for all to see.
We will make a difference.
Thank You.
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